Children of the World (single)
Encyclopedia
"Children of the World" is a song written performed by singer–songwriter
Julian Lennon
. It was released on the album Shine On! Songs Volume One
on 30 September 2011.
(son of John Lennon
) to support the efforts of the Tyler Foundation
, a Japan-based non-profit organization supporting children with cancer and their families.
Singer–songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Julian Lennon
Julian Lennon
John Charles Julian Lennon is an English musician, songwriter, actor, and photographer. He is the son of John Lennon and Lennon's first wife, Cynthia Powell. Beatles manager Brian Epstein was his godfather. He has a younger half-brother, Sean Lennon. Lennon was named after his paternal...
. It was released on the album Shine On! Songs Volume One
Shine On! Songs Volume One
Shine On! Songs Volume One is a charitable album released on September 30th, 2011 by the Shine On! Songs record label. The album's proceeds will go towards the foundation's programs to give Psychosocial support to children with cancer in Japan and their families, and an additional program to help...
on 30 September 2011.
Song background
‘Children of the World’ was created in 2011 by Julian LennonJulian Lennon
John Charles Julian Lennon is an English musician, songwriter, actor, and photographer. He is the son of John Lennon and Lennon's first wife, Cynthia Powell. Beatles manager Brian Epstein was his godfather. He has a younger half-brother, Sean Lennon. Lennon was named after his paternal...
(son of John Lennon
John Lennon
John Winston Lennon, MBE was an English musician and singer-songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music...
) to support the efforts of the Tyler Foundation
Tyler Foundation
The Tyler Foundation is a charitable organization located in Tokyo, Japan that offers Psychosocial support to families and children with cancer. The organization has become internationally known since 2006 and has received support from international celebrities including Scott MacIntyre at the...
, a Japan-based non-profit organization supporting children with cancer and their families.
Recordings
- The song was sung by Julian LennonJulian LennonJohn Charles Julian Lennon is an English musician, songwriter, actor, and photographer. He is the son of John Lennon and Lennon's first wife, Cynthia Powell. Beatles manager Brian Epstein was his godfather. He has a younger half-brother, Sean Lennon. Lennon was named after his paternal...
on the album Shine On! Songs Volume OneShine On! Songs Volume OneShine On! Songs Volume One is a charitable album released on September 30th, 2011 by the Shine On! Songs record label. The album's proceeds will go towards the foundation's programs to give Psychosocial support to children with cancer in Japan and their families, and an additional program to help...
, released 30 September 2011. Participants in the recording included:
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- Music & lyrics: Julian LennonJulian LennonJohn Charles Julian Lennon is an English musician, songwriter, actor, and photographer. He is the son of John Lennon and Lennon's first wife, Cynthia Powell. Beatles manager Brian Epstein was his godfather. He has a younger half-brother, Sean Lennon. Lennon was named after his paternal...
, Nick WoodNick WoodNick Wood is an English rugby union footballer, currently playing in the Guinness Premiership for Gloucester Rugby... - Arranged by: John JonesJohn Jones-Authors, artists, poets, and writers:*John Jones of Gellilyfdy , Welsh calligrapher, manuscript collector and antiquary*John Jones , Welsh writer*John Jones , Welsh poet...
- Mixed by: Takashi Akaku @ Syn Studios, Tokyo
- Produced by: Nick Wood
- Strings arranged by: Todd Hayen
- Drums: Randy CookeRandy CookeRandy Cooke is an established Canadian drummer, percussionist, session musician, and touring musician.-Biography:Influenced by his drummer father, Cooke picked up the drums as a child, learning and playing as part of a local drum corps before starting his own bands as a teenager...
- Guitar: Michael Thompson
- Bass / Piano: John Jones
- Music & lyrics: Julian Lennon
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External links
- Shine On! Songs official website
- Shine On! Songs Volume One on iTunesITunesiTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
- The Tyler Foundation's official website
- Syn Studios official website