Tom Clay - What The World Needs Now Is Love / Abraham, Martin And John

#8 Billboard hit, 1971

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• Martin And John

[APyleOfVinyl]

Thank you for sharing. What kinda turntable is that?

[vwest1ife]

@APyleOfVinyl It is the turntable built into my 1986 Sanyo integrated stereo system.

[traxonwax]

There were quite a few spoken word hits back in the early 70's. I never heard of these myself up until I downloaded a torrent called Billboard top 100 hits from 1946 and onward. Last time there was a spoken word hit, it would of been in 1999 when Baz Lurman had everyone's free to wear sunscreen.  You can correct me on the spelling of his name.

Thanks

[vwest1ife]

@traxonwax After 9/11 I remember a song which features audio clips from that day's news, but I don't know if it charted on Billboard. I think it was something that some radio station put together, and then got passed around to other stations -- which is exactly how this Tom Clay song was created. Tom was a radio DJ in Los Angeles who put together the audio clips and hired studio session singers to do the vocals.

[jinerva]

I remember this so well from my high school days. It was very emotional at the time. I've been looking for this version for a long time. Glad I found it here.

[winyguy]

@vwest1ife Tom Clay RIP

[winyguy]

Did WABC-AM Play This Song When It Was a Hit Back In 1971.

[cgarcia747]

I remember listening to this over and over again when I was little. I always knew I had this 45 record and was cleaning crap out and came across this one as well as several others. This sure brings a tear to my eye when I listen to it. I was 5 years old when it came out and to think i still have the record wow what a pack rat I must be lol!!!!

[KcBargainDeals]

Love this!!!! Have never heard it, but this is awesome!!!