The Family of Man

Three Dog Night

About The Family of Man

"The Family of Man" is a song written by Paul Williams and Jack Conrad, produced by Richard Podolor. It was most famously performed by Three Dog Night and featured on their 1971 album, Harmony. In the US, "The Family of Man" reached #12 on the Billboard chart, and #27 on the U. S. adult contemporary chart. Outside of the US, "The Family of Man" peaked at #5 in Canada,


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1971
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This tired city was somebody's dream
Billboard horizons as black as they seem
Four level highways across the land
We're building a home for the family of man

And it's so hard whatever we are coming to
Yes it's so hard with so little time
And so much to do
Time running out for the family of man

One man to lead us with so much to say
Moving the mountains that got in our way
Prayer books and meetings to find a plan
Deciding the fate of the family of man

Memories replacing the loves that we've lost
Burning our bridges as soon as they're crossed
Factories built where the rivers ran
And time running out for the family of man

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Three Dog Night

Three Dog Night is an American rock band best known for their music from 1968 to 1975. This highly successful vocal-centric rock band formed in 1968 with a lineup consisting of Danny Hutton, Cory Wells and Chuck Negron. The three lead singers were backed by Jimmy Greenspoon (organ), Joe Schermie (bass), Mike Allsup (guitar) and Floyd Sneed (drums). With their distinctive and sometimes extraordinary harmonic blend, the band registered an impressive 21 Billboard Top 40 hits (with three hitting number one) between 1969 and 1975. Their startling version of John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s ‘'It’s For You’' typified the band at their best, but it was their original arrangements of the work of lesser-known writers that brought welcome exposure and considerable royal… more »

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Written by: JACK CONRAD, PAUL WILLIAMS

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"The Family of Man" was released in 1972 as a single by the American rock band, Three Dog Night.
Album Inclusion
The song is featured on their album “Harmony” which was released in the same year.
Charts Performance
"The Family of Man" reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, showcasing its popularity at the time.
Songwriters
The track was written by Paul Williams and Jack Conrad. Williams is a renowned songwriter known for writing hits like "We've Only Just Begun" and "Rainy Days and Mondays" for The Carpenters.
Vocalists
As with many of Three Dog Night’s songs, the lead vocals on "The Family of Man" were performed by Cory Wells, one of the three lead singers of the band.
Lyrics Theme
The song lyrics depict the unity and similar needs of humanity, emphasizing that despite our differences, we all belong to the family of man.
Band's Success
At the time of the release of "The Family of Man", Three Dog Night was at the height of their success. They were known for their harmonious vocal style and ability to produce hits with cover songs and original work alike.
Last Charting Single
"The Family of Man" was the band's last single to reach the top twenty in the United Kingdom.
Musical Style
The song incorporates a pop-rock sound which was synonymous with Three Dog Night and very popular during the early 1970s.
Legacy
Despite not being one of their most commercially successful songs, "The Family of Man" is often considered a fan favorite and is regularly included in Three Dog Night's live performances.

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