The Elephant Song (song)

"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.Kamahl - our Singing Star Down Under

As of August 1978, "The Elephant Song" was the highest-selling record in the history of Sweden.

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".

Personnel Kamahl - vocals

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1975) Peakposition

Year-end charts Chart (1975) Position Belgium (Ultratop Flanders) 7 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 2 Netherlands (Single Top 100) 2

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