Who Wants the World?

1980 single by The Stranglers From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Who Wants the World?" is a 1980 single by The Stranglers. The song, about alien visitation to Earth,[1] is regarded as a precursor to The Gospel According to the Meninblack album - which explored similar concepts in more depth. Like the band's previous single, "Bear Cage", it was a non-album track. "Who Wants the World?" peaked at No. 39 in the UK Singles Chart.[2]

B-side"The Meninblack (Waiting For 'Em)"
Released29 May 1980 (UK)
Length3.16
Quick facts Single by The Stranglers, B-side ...
"Who Wants the World?"
Single by The Stranglers
B-side"The Meninblack (Waiting For 'Em)"
Released29 May 1980 (UK)
GenrePunk rock, post-punk
Length3.16
LabelUnited Artists
SongwriterThe Stranglers
ProducerAlan Winstanley
The Stranglers singles chronology
"Bear Cage"
(1980)
"Who Wants the World?"
(1980)
"Thrown Away"
(1981)
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