You and Me Against the World
Helen Reddy
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You and me against the world, Sometimes it seems like you and me against the world, When all the others turn their backs and walked away, You can count on me to stay. Remember when the circus came to town How you were frightened by the clown, Wasn't it nice to be around someone that you knew, Someone who was big and strong and looking out for You and me against the world, Sometimes it seems like you and me against the world And for all the times we've cried I always felt that God was on our side. And when one of us is gone, And one of us is left to carry on, Then remembering will have to do, Our memories alone will get us through Think about the days of me and you, Of you and me against the world.
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Written by: KENNETH LEE ASCHER, PAUL H. WILLIAMS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release DateThe song "You and Me Against the World" was released in the year 1974.
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AlbumThe song is part of the album "Love Song for Jeffrey," which was Helen Reddy's fourth studio album.
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Peak PerformanceThis soulful ballad peaked at No. 9 on Billboard Hot 100, and it became Reddy's eighth consecutive single to reach the top 15.
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Grammy AwardsAlthough "You and Me Against the World" didn't win a Grammy, Reddy had previously won the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance award for her chart-topper, "I Am Woman."
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SongwritersThe song was written by the accomplished duo Kenny Ascher and Paul Williams. Williams is particularly known for writing hits like "We've Only Just Begun" for The Carpenters and "Evergreen" for Barbra Streisand.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "You and Me Against the World" over the years, including Ruby and Scarlet, daughter and mother cabaret duo, who performed the song in the 2012 television series Treme.
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ThemeThe song is a touching tribute to the bond between a mother and child, complete with a spoken introduction where Reddy dedicates the song to her then three-year-old daughter Traci.
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First RecordingInterestingly, "You and Me Against the World" was first recorded by the song's co-writer Paul Williams in 1972, two years before it became a hit for Reddy.
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Chart PerformanceIn Canada, the song also received significant airplay and reached No. 10 on the RPM Top Singles chart.
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Cultural ImpactThe phrase, "You and Me Against the World" from this song has been widely used across various pop culture references relatively common in movies, television, and literature, underscoring the enduring popularity of the song.
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