The Elephant Song (song)
| "The Elephant Song" | ||||
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| Single by Kamahl | ||||
| B-side | "Daisy a Day" | |||
| Released | 1975 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Roger Woddis, Gregor Frenkel-Frank , Hans van Hemert | |||
| Kamahl singles chronology | ||||
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"The Elephant Song" is a song written by Roger Woddis, Gregor Frenkel-Frank and Hans van Hemert. It was recorded by Kamahl in 1975, becoming a major hit song. The song became an anthem for the World Wildlife Fund.[1]
As of August 1978, "The Elephant Song" was the highest-selling record in the history of Sweden.[2]
Lyrics[edit]
The song is about an elephant who tries to warn people to stop killing animals. During a parlando the elephant delivers his message that "man and beast must work together", and "together (...) will survive".
Charts[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands (NVPI)[11] | Gold | 100,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References[edit]
- ^ Kamahl - our Singing Star Down Under Archived 17 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "CashBox" (PDF). Billboard. 26 August 1978. p. 46. Retrieved 13 November 2021 – via World Radio History.
- ^ "Kamahl – The Elephant Song" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ^ "Kamahl – The Elephant Song" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 31, 1975" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ^ "Kamahl – The Elephant Song" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ^ "Kamahl – The Elephant Song". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten 1975". Ultratop. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1975". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1975". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ^ "London" (PDF). Cash Box. 8 November 1975. p. 44. Retrieved 15 November 2021 – via World Radio History.