All His Children

Charley Pride

About All His Children

"All His Children" is a song recorded by American country music artist Charley Pride with music by Henry Mancini. It was released in January 1972 and was the theme of the film Sometimes a Great Notion. The song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It also reached number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada. The song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1971.


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2000
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When you're standing alone
With the mountains and the sea
Where the arms of the world open wide
Where the truth is as plain as the falling rain
And as sure as the time and the tide

You know we're all His children
His next of kin, that's the way it began
No matter where you're going or where you've been
You're part of the family of men

When you walk down the road
And the sun is on your side
With the sweet river breeze for your face
Where you don't hear a sound as you look around
Everything sort of falls into place

You know we're all His children
His next of kin, that's the way it began
No matter where you're going or where you've been
You're part of the family of men

You know we're all His children
His next of kin, that's the way it began
No matter where you're going or where you've been
You're part of the family of men

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Charley Pride

Charley Frank Pride (born March 18, 1938) is an American country music singer, musician/guitarist, recording artist, performer, and business owner. His greatest musical success came in the early-to-mid 1970s when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis Presley. In total, he has garnered 39 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. more »

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Written by: ALAN BERGMAN, HENRY NICOLA MANCINI, MARILYN BERGMAN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Collaboration
"All His Children" is a song collaboratively written by American country superstar Charley Pride and the renowned composer Henry Mancini.
Film Soundtrack
The song was used in the soundtrack of the film "Sometimes a Great Notion", a 1971 drama based on the Ken Kesey novel of the same name.
Grammy Award
The official soundtrack of the movie "Sometimes a Great Notion", featuring "All His Children", was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Original Score.
Country and Gospel Influence
The song showcases Pride’s country music style, blended with Mancini's orchestral arrangements. It also contains elements of gospel music, reflecting Charley Pride's strong religious faith.
Musical Versatility
While Charley Pride was primarily known for his country music, "All His Children" is a testament to his musical versatility. In collaboration with Mancini, he was able to incorporate elements of pop and orchestral music into the song.
Charley Pride's Career
At the time of releasing "All His Children", Charley Pride was one of the biggest black stars in American country music.
Henry Mancini's Career
Henry Mancini was already an esteemed figure in the music industry by the time he collaborated with Pride on "All His Children", known for composing film and television scores. Some of his most iconic works include the Pink Panther theme and the score for "Breakfast at Tiffany’s".
Impact on Pride's Reputation
"All His Children" further cemented Charley Pride's status as an influential and versatile country music artist who could successfully branch out into different musical genres.
Appeal to Wider Audience
The collaboration between Pride and Mancini on "All His Children" also allowed the song to appeal to a wider audience, crossing barriers between country music and mainstream pop.
Lyric Theme
The song captures a religious theme, portraying all people as children of God, hence the title "All His Children".
Album Inclusion
The song "All His Children" is also included in Charley Pride’s album “Charley Pride’s 10th Album”.

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