I Want to Live
John Denver
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There are children raised in sorrow On a scorched and barren plain There are children raised beneath a golden sun There are children of the water Children of the sand And they cry out through the universe Their voices raised as one I want to live I want to grow I want to see I want to know I want to share what I can give I want to be I want to live Have you gazed out on the ocean Seen the breaching of a whale? Have you watched the dolphins frolic in the foam? Have you heard the song the humpback hears five hundred miles away Telling tales of ancient history of passages and home? I want to live I want to grow I want to see I want to know I want to share what I can give I want to be I want to live For the worker and the warrior the lover and the liar For the native and the wanderer in kind For the maker and the user and the mother and her son I am looking for my family and all of you are mine We are standing all together Face to face and arm in arm We are standing on the threshold of s dream No more hunger no more killing No more wasting life away It is simply an idea And I know its time has come I want to live I want to grow I want to see I want to know I want to share what I can give I want to be I want to live
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Written by: JOHN DENVER
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10 facts about this song
Release and Charting"I Want to Live" is a song by American singer-songwriter John Denver and was released as a single in 1977. It peaked at Number 1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and Number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Album AppearanceThis single is the title track of Denver's 12th studio album, also named "I Want to Live."
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Environmental ThemeThe song is particularly noteworthy for its strong environmental message, reflecting Denver's own passion for environmental conservation.
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Song InspirationIt was reportedly inspired by a letter from one young fan about saving the environment, which prompted John Denver to respond with this song.
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CollaboratorThe song was written by John Denver himself and produced by Milt Okun, who also worked with Denver on several of his other iconic hits.
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Grammy VoteIn 1978, "I Want to Live" was nominated for a Grammy award in the category of Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
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Social ImpactThis song is considered a significant part of John Denver's legacy due to its environmental message, which resonated with many listeners and started important conversations about conservation and ecology.
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Performance With ChildrenIn various performances, Denver sang "I Want to Live" with child choirs, adding a deeper emotional resonance to the song's environmental message.
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Wildlife FundDenver donated a portion of the song's proceeds to the Wildlife Conservation Society, demonstrating his commitment to the causes his music discussed.
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PopularityIn spite of its socially conscious theme, the song ended up being one of Denver's most commercially successful singles, cementing his reputation as both a popular artist and a passionate environmentalist.
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