What the World Needs Now Is Love

Burt Bacharach, Jackie DeShannon

About What the World Needs Now Is Love

"What the World Needs Now Is Love" is a 1965 popular song with lyrics by Hal David and music composed by Burt Bacharach. First recorded and made popular by Jackie DeShannon, it was released on April 15, 1965, on the Imperial label after a release on sister label Liberty records the previous month was canceled. It peaked at number seven on the US Hot 100 in July of that year. In Canada, the song reached number one.


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What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
No not just for some but for everyone

Lord, we don't need another mountain
There are mountains and hillsides enough to climb
There are oceans and rivers enough to cross
Enough to last 'til the end of time

What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
No, not just for some but for everyone

Lord, we don't need another meadow
There are cornfields and wheat fields enough to grow
There are sunbeams and moonbeams enough to shine
Oh listen, lord, if you want to know

What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
No, not just for some oh, but just for every, every, everyone
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
What the world needs now is love, sweet love

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Burt Bacharach

Burt F. Bacharach ( /ˈbækəræk/ BAK-ə-rak; born May 12, 1928) is an American pianist, composer and music producer. He is known for his popular hit songs and compositions from the mid-1950s through the 1980s, with lyrics written by Hal David, as part of the duo Bacharach and David. Many of their hits were produced specifically for, and performed by, Dionne Warwick. Following on with the initial success of this collaboration, Bacharach went on to produce hits with Dusty Springfield, Bobbie Gentry, Jackie DeShannon and others. more »

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Written by: Burt F. Bacharach, Hal David, Burt Bacharach

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11 facts about this song

Songwriters
"What the World Needs Now Is Love" is a popular song penned by the iconic songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and was popularized by the singer Jackie DeShannon in the 1960s.
Release Date
The song was first released in April 1965 reaching out to millions of people around the world with its beautiful message.
Chart Performance
The song managed to reach #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the US and #33 in the UK singles chart, making it a international hit.
Grammy Nomination
For her performance of "What the World Needs Now Is Love", Jackie DeShannon secured a nomination for the Grammy Award in the category of Best Contemporary (R&R) Vocal Performance, Female in 1965.
Rejected Song
Interestingly, the song was initially rejected by Burt Bacharach's regular collaborator Dionne Warwick, who later recorded her own version of the song, after witnessing its popularity.
Notable Cover Versions
The song was covered by several artists over the years, including Dionne Warwick, The Supremes, and Aimee Mann, to name a few.
Important Message
The song is noted for its powerful and positive message about the need for love in the world, which resonates with listeners even today.
Incorporation in Films
This song has been used in numerous movies and television shows, including "My Best Friend’s Wedding", "Forrest Gump" and "Minions."
Billboard Adult Contemporary Charts
Jackie DeShannon's version hit #2 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts, showcasing its widespread appeal to audiences of all ages.
Bacharach's Reflections
In many interviews, Burt Bacharach has mentioned that "What the World Needs Now Is Love" is of the favorite songs that he has written, a significant acknowledgement considering the breadth and depth of his body of work.
Billboard's List
In recognition of its enduring popularity, "What the World Needs Now Is Love" was ranked #23 on Billboard's list of 'The 50 Best Love Songs to Stream on Valentine’s Day' in 2020.

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