The Windows of the World

Dionne Warwick

About The Windows of the World

"The Windows of the World" is a song written by Burt Bacharach (music) and Hal David (lyrics) which was a hit single for Dionne Warwick in 1967. The track was recorded in a 13 April 1967 session produced by Bacharach and David with Bacharach as conductor and arranger. Bacharach and David had scored a number 7 hit in 1965 with Jackie DeShannon's message song hit "What the World Needs Now is Love" but "The Windows of the World" was unique in the composers' canon in being a protest song. Inspired by such songs as "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" and "Blowin' in the Wind", Hal David wrote lyrics for "The Windows of the World" which overtly but gently lament U. S. involvement in the Vietnam War (an especial concern to David, who had two young sons, one of them almost of eligible age for the draft). The arrangement for "The Windows of the World" has a subtle Asian flavor featuring strings plucked in the style of a koto and also finger cymbals the latter evoking the sound of raindrops on a window. 


Year:
1989
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The windows of the world are covered with rain
Where is the sunshine we once knew?
Everybody knows when little children play
They need a sunny day to grow straight and tall
Let the sun shine through

The windows of the world are covered with rain
When will those black skies turn to blue?
Everybody knows when boys grow into men
They start to wonder when their country will call
Let the sun shine through

The windows of the world are covered with rain
What is the whole world coming to?
Everybody knows when men can not be friends
Their quarrel often ends where some have to die
Let the sun shine through

The windows of the world are covered with rain
There must be something we can do
Everybody knows whenever rain appears
It's really angel tears
How long must they cry?
Let the sun shine through

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Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick (born Marie Dionne Warrick; December 12, 1940) is an American singer, actress and TV show host, who became a United Nations Global Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization, and a United States Ambassador of Health. more »

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Written by: BURT F BACHARACH, HAL DAVID

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"The Windows of the World" was written by the talented Burt Bacharach and partner Hal David.
Singer
The song was recorded by legendary artist Dionne Warwick in 1967.
Album Release
It was released as part of Dionne Warwick's album also named "The Windows of the World."
Chart Performance
In the United States, the song peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the R&B singles chart in 1967.
Lyrics
The song carries a social protest theme, featuring lyrics like "so many children standing at the door."
Music Composition
Like many of Bacharach and David's compositions, the song is known for its sophisticated and complex musical structure, as well as its meaningful lyrics.
Credits
The song credits are often jointly shared between Burt Bacharach as the composer, Hal David as the lyricist, and Dionne Warwick as the performer.
Later Releases
The song has been covered by several artists and featured in various compilations of Dionne Warwick's greatest hits.
Live Performances
Dionne Warwick frequently included the song in her live performances and it became one of her signature songs.
Influence
Many critics and music historians consider "The Windows of the World" as a significant piece that reflects the social and political mood of the late 1960s.
Recognition
Dionne Warwick's rendition of the song is appreciated for her vocal control and power, demonstrating her mastery of Burt Bacharach's intricate compositions.
Legacy
Today, "The Windows of the World" continues to enjoy popularity for its ability to capture the spirit of its time and is considered a classic in the Bacharach-David catalogue.

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