Where Is the Love
Roberta Flack
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Where is the love (where is the love) Where is the love (where is the love) Where is the love (where is the love) Where is the love (where is the love) Where is the love You said you'd give to me Soon as you were free Will it ever be Where is the love You told me that you didn't love him And you were gonna say goodbye But if you really didn't mean it Why did you have to lie Where is the love You said was mine, all mine Till the end of time Was it just a lie Where is the love If you have had a sudden change of heart I wish that you would tell me so Don't leave me hangin' on to promises You've got to let me know Doo doo doo doo Doo doo doo doo Doo doo doo doo doo doo Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo Oh, how I wish I never met you I guess it must have been my fate To fall in love with someone else's love All I can do is wait That's all I can do, yeah, yeah, yeah Where is the love (where is the love) Where is the love (where is the love) Where is the love (where is the love) Where is the love (where is the love) Where is the love (where is the love) Where is the love (where is the love) Where is the love (where is the love) Where is the love (where is the love) Where is the love (where is the love)
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Written by: RALPH MAC DONALD, WILLIAM SALTER
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10 facts about this song
Musical Collaboration"Where Is the Love" is a collaborative song performed by the iconic R&B duo, Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was not only a commercial success but also a chartbuster. It peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972.
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Award-winning Song"Where Is the Love" won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1973, further emphasizing the popularity and critical acclaim of the track.
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Album SuccessThis song is part of the album "Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway," which went on to become gold-certified, further solidifying the duo's impact on the industry.
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Signature SongDespite both artists having successful careers independently, "Where Is the Love" is often hailed as one of their signature songs that remains popular across generations.
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RemakeA version of "Where Is The Love," performed by Jessie Ware and Sampha, was released in 2011, showing the timeless appeal of the original song.
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Songwriters"Where Is the Love" was written by Ralph MacDonald and William Salter, both of whom are accomplished songwriters, and further enhance the song's prestige.
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Cultural ImpactThe song played a role in shaping the genre of R&B and pop, showcasing the power of duets and the blend of pop and soul music.
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Artistic Chemistry"Where Is the Love" is often cited as being indicative of the deep, artistic connection between Hathaway and Flack, and their chemistry is reflected in the emotive performance in this song.
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Posthumous RecognitionUnfortunately, Donny Hathaway died at the age of 33, but his legacy continues to shine through this song, among others, contributing to his recognition as one of the greatest soul singers of all time.
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