Why Can't We Live Together
Timmy Thomas
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Why Can't We Live Together" was released in 1972 on the album of the same name.
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Single PerformanceThe song was a major hit and reached number three on the Billboard Pop Singles chart and number one on the R&B chart in 1973.
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Song Genre"Why Can't We Live Together" belongs to the Soul music genre.
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Specific InstrumentationTimmy Thomas played both the organ and drum machine, which were the only instruments used on the track, making it stand out for its minimalistic design.
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Story Behind the SongThe song was inspired by news reports Timmy Thomas heard about race riots and war, causing him to wonder, "Why can't we live together?"
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Noteworthy Cover VersionR&B singer Sade covered "Why Can't We Live Together" for her 'Soldier of Love' album in 2010.
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Contribution to MusicThe song is often considered as one of the earliest examples of electronic music due to its minimalist instrumentation.
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Worldwide SuccessThe single has sold over 2 million copies, with Gold certification in the United States and Silver in the United Kingdom.
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Unique RecordThe song was recorded and released on Henry Stone's Glades label, staying on the US pop chart for 12 weeks.
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Significant Message“Why Can't We Live Together" has a strong socio-political message advocating for peace and unity, making it timeless and relevant even decades after its release.
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SamplingThe song has been sampled in numerous tracks, most prominently in MC Hammer's "Pray" and Drake's "Hotline Bling."
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Influence on ArtistsThe song's minimalistic style has been cited as an influence to artists who create lo-fi and bedroom pop music.
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