A Song of Joy
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"A Song of Joy" is the title of a popular rock
song by the Spanish singer and actor Miguel Ríos
. The song borrows heavily from the final movement of the Ninth Symphony
by Ludwig van Beethoven
. The single
was enormously popular in many countries in 1970 (see 1970 in music
), reaching number one on music charts in Australia, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, and the Easy Listening in the United States. On the U.S. pop chart
, the song peaked at number 14 and was the only Top 40 hit for Ríos. In the United Kingdom, the song reached number 16 on the British pop chart
. In Germany, the song is the most successful pop hymn ever.
The single sold over four million copies worldwide.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
song by the Spanish singer and actor Miguel Ríos
Miguel Ríos
Miguel Ríos is a Spanish singer, composer, actor. He is one of the pioneers of rock and roll in Spain.-Biography:...
. The song borrows heavily from the final movement of the Ninth Symphony
Symphony No. 9 (Beethoven)
The Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, is the final complete symphony of Ludwig van Beethoven. Completed in 1824, the symphony is one of the best known works of the Western classical repertoire, and has been adapted for use as the European Anthem...
by Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music, he remains one of the most famous and influential composers of all time.Born in Bonn, then the capital of the Electorate of Cologne and part of...
. The single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
was enormously popular in many countries in 1970 (see 1970 in music
1970 in music
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), reaching number one on music charts in Australia, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, and the Easy Listening in the United States. On the U.S. pop chart
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, the song peaked at number 14 and was the only Top 40 hit for Ríos. In the United Kingdom, the song reached number 16 on the British pop chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. In Germany, the song is the most successful pop hymn ever.
The single sold over four million copies worldwide.
See also
- List of number-one singles in Australia during the 1970s
- List of RPM number-one singles of 1970
- List of number-one hits of 1970 and 1971 (Germany)
- List of number-one hits of 1970 (Switzerland)
- List of number-one adult contemporary singles of 1970 (U.S.)
External links
- European 7" single release info Discogs