This is a lovely song, the lyrics by Hal David and the music composed by the great But Bacharach. The version most popular while I was growing up, was the one by Dionne Warwick.
“What the world needs now, is love sweet love, Its the only thing, that there’s just too little of”
“What the world needs now, is love sweet love, no, not just for some, but for everyone”
I stumbled across an even nicer version of the song by Australian female music artist Ricki Lee Coulter.
She has an amazing voice, I cant believe she did not win Australian Idol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeuoXfKXhOs
Hi Ian. Our PE teacher in high school made us do a dance to that song. I have heard it over and over again. It wasn’t a particularly good dance but we had fun. I like your blog. What motivated you to get started with it? I also have a blog. It’s called “Thoughts About Peace and Happiness by La Petite Meow”. Perhaps you can take a look sometime? I don’t write very often. Just when I get a few moments spare. Keep up the great work.