Family of Man

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About 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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1983
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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 Date and Album
"Family of Man" was released on the 11th of February 1972. - It was the second single released from the album "Harmony".
Success on Billboard
In the United States, it peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. - It also reached number 3 on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart.
The Songwriters
"Family of Man" was written by Paul Williams and Jack Conrad. - Paul Williams is an award-winning songwriter, known for popular tracks such as "Rainy Days and Mondays" and "We've Only Just Begun".
Genre and Musical Style
The song falls under the genre of rock and pop. - Its style is characterized by its strong harmonies, a trademark of the band's sound.
Band Members
"Family of Man" was sung by the band 'Three Dog Night', an American rock band formed in 1967. - The band consisted of three main vocalists, Cory Wells, Danny Hutton, and Chuck Negron.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, reflecting its lasting popularity.
Theme and Message
The song delivers a powerful message about unity, humanity, and brotherhood, emphasizing that we are all part of the "family of man".
Popularity Overseas
In Canada, "Family of Man" was quite successful, peaking at number 6 on the nation's RPM Top Singles chart.
The song's Impact on the Band's Career
The song was one of the 21 consecutive top 40 hits for 'Three Dog Night'.
Song Duration
The duration of the song is 3 minutes and 29 seconds.

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