All Over the World
Electric Light Orchestra
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She cried to the southern wind About a love that was sure to end Every dream in her heart was gone Headin' for a showdown Bad dreamer, what's your name Looks like we're ridin' on the same train Looks as through there'll be more pain There's gonna be a showdown And it's rainin' all over the world It's raining all over the world Tonight, the longest night She came to me like a friend She blew in on a southern wind Now my heart is turned to stone again There's gonna be a showdown Save me, oh save me It's unreal, the suffering There's gonna be a showdown And it's rainin' all over the world It's raining all over the world Tonight, the longest night
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Written by: Jeff Lynne
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8 facts about this song
Song Composition"All Over the World" is a song recorded by the British rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) and is a part of their album "Xanadu."
- The song was composed by Jeff Lynne, the lead singer and songwriter of ELO.
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Chart PerformanceIt was a big hit, reaching the top 20 in several countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States.
- In the UK, the song peaked at number 11 on the Singles Chart.
- In the US, it reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Album Information"All Over the World" came from the soundtrack album "Xanadu," which was made for the musical film of the same name.
- The "Xanadu" album featured ELO and Olivia Newton-John, and it was highly successful, going multi-platinum.
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Movie AssociationThe song was prominently featured in the 1980 musical film "Xanadu," starring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly.
- It was also used in the trailer for the animated film "Monsters vs. Aliens" in 2009.
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Music VideoThe music video for "All Over the World" includes scenes from the movie "Xanadu."
- The video highlighted the band performing the song intercut with sequences from the film.
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Notable Live PerformancesELO performed "All Over the World" live in concert numerous times, with it often being a fan favorite.
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Song RevivalIn the 2010s, "All Over the World" gained renewed attention and popularity after being featured in the movie "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" and the science fiction film "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2."
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Cultural ImpactThe song continues to be a popular and recognizable tune, showcasing ELO's distinctive style of combining rock and pop music with classical elements.
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