Wonderful World
Elvis Presley
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This is a wonderful day It's as bright as a day's ever been There is a big yellow sun looking down On a wonderful scene Up in the blue sky birds fly And sing our cares away And out of each throat each note Greets a wonderful day There is the sound of a symphony Carried along on the breeze Even the flowers are swaying in time With the leaves on the trees Heaven is found right here on the earth It surrounds us in the wonderful things all around In this wonderful wonderful Wonderful wonderful world This is a wonderful day It's as bright as a day's ever been There is a big yellow sun looking down On a wonderful scene Heaven is found right here on the earth It surrounds us in the wonderful things all around In this wonderful wonderful Wonderful wonderful world Wonderful world, this wonderful world Wonderful world, this wonderful world Wonderful world, this wonderful world
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Written by: DOUGLAS JACKSON FLETT, GUY FLETCHER
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Wonderful World" is a pop song performed by Elvis Presley which also has elements of Blues.
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Album InformationThe song is a part of the soundtrack album "Live a Little, Love a Little" which was released by Elvis Presley in 1968.
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Song LengthThe duration of "Wonderful World" is approximately 1 minute and 59 seconds.
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Songwriters AttributionThe song was penned by Guy Fletcher and Doug Flett.
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Film Inclusion"Wonderful World" was also featured in the movie "Live a Little, Love a Little", from which the album got its name.
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Award RecognitionWhile the song itself didn't win any awards, Elvis Presley's performance of "Wonderful World" is often praised by his fans.
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Release DateThe song was first aired on October 29, 1968, in the USA.
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Music LabelThe song was produced and distributed by the famous American record label, RCA Victor.
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Performance StyleThis song is performed in the typical Elvis style, showcasing his unique vocal range and charismatic stage presence.
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Popular CultureOver the years, "Wonderful World" has been covered by a number of artists and bands, showcasing its continued popularity.
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Emotional ThemeThe song can be classified as a feel-good track, with lyrics expressing an optimistic view of the world.
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Composing TechniqueA combination of both major and minor chords are used in this song, typically seen in pop-rock music of the 1960s.
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Commercial PerformanceThough the track didn't make it to the top of the charts, it was positively received by fans and critics alike.
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Recording LocationThe song was recorded at Western Recorders in Hollywood, California, in March 1968.
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Unique FactDifferent from his usual style, "Wonderful World" saw Elvis Presley diving into a more folk-pop oriented sound.
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