Share the Land
The Guess Who
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Have you been around Have you done your share o' comin' down On different things that people do Have you been aware You got brothers and sisters who care About what's gonna happen to you in a year from now Maybe I'll be there to shake your hand Maybe I'll be there to share the land That they'll be givin' away When we all live together I'm talkin' 'bout together now Maybe I'll be there to shake your hand Maybe I'll be there to share the land That they'll be givin' away When we all live together I'm talkin' 'bout together now Did you pay your dues Did you read the news This mornin' when the paper landed in your yard Do you know their names Can you play their games Without losin' track and comin' down a bit too hard Oh Maybe I'll be there to shake your hand Maybe I'll be there to share the land That they'll be givin' away When we all live together I'm talkin' 'bout together now Maybe I'll be there to shake your hand Maybe I'll be there to share the land That they'll be givin' away When we all live together I'm talkin' 'bout together now Maybe I'll be there to shake your hand Maybe I'll be there to share the land That they'll be givin' away When we all live together I'm talkin' 'bout together now Maybe I'll be there to shake your hand Maybe I'll be there to share the land That they'll be givin' away When we all live together Together, together (Shake your hand) You know I'll be standin' by (share the land) to help you if you're worried (Shake your hand) No more sadness, no more sorrow (share the land) and no more bad times (Shake your hand) Every day comin' sunshine (share the land) every day everybody laughin' (Shake your hand) Walkin' together by the river (share the land) walkin' together and laughin' (Shake your hand) Everybody singin' together (share the land) everybody singin' and laughin' (Shake your hand) Good times, good times (share the land) everybody walkin' by the river now (Shake your hand) Walkin', singin', talkin' (share the land) smilin', laughin', diggin' each other (Shake your hand) Everybody happy together (share the land) I'll be there, don't worry, if you're needin' me (Shake your hand) Call on me, call on me (share the land)call my name, I'll be runnin' to help you (Shake your hand) Everybody walkin' by the river now (sare the land) everybody, everybody laughin' (Shake your hand) Everybody singin' and talkin'
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Share the Land" was released as a single in 1970 by the Canadian rock band, The Guess Who.
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AlbumIt is the title track from their sixth studio album "Share the Land", which was released in the same year.
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Billboard SuccessThe song reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in November 1970, making it one of their biggest hits in the United States.
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Lineup Changes"Share the Land" was the first album following the departure of the band's original lead guitarist Randy Bachman, and the first to feature two new members, Kurt Winter and Greg Leskiw.
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InspirationThe song is said to be inspired by the Woodstock Music Festival, encouraging themes of peace, love and communal living.
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LegacyThe song has been covered by numerous artists and continues to be a staple in the band's live performances. It also has been featured in several films and television shows over the years.
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Song LengthThe album version of "Share the Land" is 3:53 minutes in length, while concert versions often extend over 10 minutes.
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SignificanceThis album was seen as a significant turning point for the band. The song's success helped assuage fans' fears about whether the band could continue producing hits without Bachman.
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InterpretationThe song encourages unity and sharing what we have, in response to a turbulent era marked by the Vietnam War and civil unrest. The lyrics express a utopian vision where everyone can enjoy the earth's natural treasures equally.
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CertificationThe "Share the Land" album achieved gold record status in the U.S., signifying 500,000 records sold.
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SongwritingThe song was written by band member Burton Cummings. He also performed lead vocals on the track.
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GenreThe song blends classic rock with a more psychedelic sound, indicative of the transitional phase that popular music was going through at the end of the 1960s.
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InstrumentationThe song features standard rock instrumentation, but it also includes some unique touches such as a flute solo, which was relatively rare for rock music at the time.
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ReceptionThe song has widely been praised for its optimistic message and infectious chorus, which are considered to counterbalance the band's ordinarily cynical lyricism.
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Album ArtworkThe album cover for "Share the Land" features a close-up photo of a butterfly, symbolizing transformation—a fitting indication of the band's own metamorphosis during this period.
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