The Elephant Song (song)
1975 single by Kamahl
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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]
| "The Elephant Song" | ||||
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| Single by Kamahl | ||||
| B-side | "Daisy a Day" | |||
| Released | 1975 | |||
| Songwriters | Roger Woddis, Gregor Frenkel-Frank, Hans van Hemert | |||
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As of August 1978, "The Elephant Song" was the highest-selling record in the history of Sweden.[2]
Lyrics
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
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Netherlands (NVPI)[11] | Gold | 100,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||