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People Make the World Go Round
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Wikipedia article
"'People Make the World Go Round'" is a song written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed, originally recorded by The Stylistics and released in 1972 through Avco Records as the final single from their self-titled debut studio album, 'The Stylistics' (1971). It reached #25 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 singles chart, #25 on the Adult Contemporary chart, and #6 on the Soul Singles chart in the United States.
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Marc Dorsey version
American R&B artist Marc Dorsey recorded his take on the song specifically for Spike Lee's 1994 film 'Crooklyn - A Spike Lee Joint!'. It was produced by Narada Michael Walden and released as a promotional single on May 10, 1994 through MCA Records. It peaked at #65 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and at #66 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay in the United States. Both the Stylistics' and Marc Dorsey's versions were featured in the film, as well as in its soundtrack.
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Richard Elliot version
Scottish-born American saxophonist Richard Elliot recorded a smooth jazz rendition which was featured in his 2005 studio album 'Metro Blue', released via ARTizen Music Group. Produced by Elliot and Rick Braun, the song made it to #5 on the Smooth Jazz Songs chart in the United States.
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The song was sampled by several hip hop recording artists, including:
* Naughty by Nature in "World Go Round" from 'Poverty's Paradise' (1995)
* Westside Connection in "Gangstas Make the World Go Round" from 'Bow Down' (1996)
* Scarface in "Money Makes the World Go 'Round" from 'The Untouchable' (1997)
* Rick Ross in "I Think She Like Me" from 'Rather You Than Me' (2017)
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