In 1960, he started in music with Gibraltarian band 'The Diamond Boys', which had no real commercial success, but played a part in Spain's introduction to popular music.In 1966 Hammond co-founded the British vocal group The Family Dogg, scoring a UK Top 10 hit with "A Way of Life" in 1969. He is probably best known for his early 70s hits "It Never Rains In Southern California" and 'Free Electric Band' - but he went on to write countless hits for other artists such as Madonna and Leo Sayer. In 1987, Hammond's composition with Diane Warren "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" (recorded by Jefferson Starship) was nominated for an Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy. In 1988, Hammond won an Emmy Award for the song "One Moment in Time", a song he wrote along with John Bettis. In 2008, Hammond was inducted in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is immortalised in song by Half Man Half Biscuit in their 1986 track "Albert Hammond Bootleg".
His son, Albert Hammond, Jr., is a guitarist in The Strokes.
More info: www.alberthammond.net
Give a little love
Albert Hammond Lyrics
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Make this world a little better
Living in this crazy world, soaked up in the confusion
Nothing is making sense for me and you
Maybe we can find a way, there's got to be solution
How to make a brighter day? What do we do?
We've got to give a little love, have a little hope
Make this world a little better
Let's do what we can do together
We can really make it better only if we try
Got the worries on our minds, got the troubles on our shoulders
Sometimes it seems so much what we go through
Maybe if we take the time, time to understand each other
We can learn to make it right. What do we do?
We've got to give a little love, have a little hope
Make this world a little better
Try a little more, harder than before
Let's do what we can do together
We can make it better only if we try
Only if we try
If everybody took somebody by the hand
Maybe everyone could learn to love and understand
We can really make it better only if we try
Singin', we can really make it better only if we try
We've got to give a little love, have a little hope
Make this world a little better
Try a little more, harder than before
Let's do what we can do together
We can really make it better only if we try
We've got to give a little love, have a little hope
Make this world a little better
Try a little more, harder than before
Let's do what we can do together
We can really make it better only if we try
We've got to give a little love, have a little hope
Make this a little better
We can do it together
Give a little love give a little love
Sing about the love sing about the love
The lyrics of Give A Little Love by Albert Hammond;Albert West encourage people to be hopeful and optimistic in a world that could be quite overwhelming and confusing at times. The song acknowledges the troubles and worries that people face on a daily basis, but urges them to try and do what they can to improve society by showing kindness and love to each other.
The song seems to suggest that giving love, having hope and trying a little harder is not only the right thing to do, but also could make the world a better place for us all. The lyrics indicate that people can only achieve this by working together and understanding each other better.
The chorus emphasizes the need for people to give their best efforts, try a little harder than before, and do what they can do together. It puts across the idea that everyone has a role to play, no matter how little or insignificant it may seem, in bringing about a positive change in the world. The song's call for kindness, unity, and love is a timeless and universal message that still resonates with people today.
Line by Line Meaning
We've got to give a little love, have a little hope
We need to show kindness and optimism
Make this world a little better
Improve the quality of our environment
Living in this crazy world, soaked up in the confusion
Existing in a chaotic and baffling society
Nothing is making sense for me and you
We are unable to comprehend what is happening around us
Maybe we can find a way, there's got to be solution
We should search for a way to address the issue
How to make a brighter day? What do we do?
What steps can we take to create a more positive reality?
Try a little more, harder than before
Put in extra effort, beyond what has been done previously
Let's do what we can do together
Let's work together to achieve a common goal
We can really make it better only if we try
We have the ability to improve things if we make an effort
Got the worries on our minds, got the troubles on our shoulders
We are dealing with concerns and difficulties
Sometimes it seems so much what we go through
At times, our struggles can feel overwhelming
Maybe if we take the time, time to understand each other
Perhaps if we make an effort to comprehend each other better
We can learn to make it right. What do we do?
We can find ways to correct the situation. What steps do we take?
If everybody took somebody by the hand
If we all helped each other
Maybe everyone could learn to love and understand
Perhaps we could all come to love and understand each other
Singin', we can really make it better only if we try
Affirming that we can make things better if we put in the effort
Give a little love give a little love
Show small acts of kindness and affection
Sing about the love sing about the love
Spread positivity and love through singing
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Realsongs
Written by: Albert Louis Hammond, Diane Eve Warren
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vickijoshua
This brings back some memories! I was one of the children on the backing track to this, my whole class at the British School of the Netherlands spent the day in a recording studio with these two!
@stichtingnicc8405
Very nice to see that where there. Sad to know that Albert West passed away.
@ESRL_Philipp
Which of these children is you?
@IngridAlcazarOficial
What an experience! Wow.
@IngridCorobana
@@stichtingnicc8405 he was a legend
@finalfantasyboy324
albert hammond is not gay just because he sings about hope and making the world a better place.
@ThatsClassicalMusic
Why there are not songs like this anymore? THIS WAS REAL MUSIC, not the noise and shit of today's music!!
@Bobbyjoe8joeboondog
Perfect theme song for a tumultuous world in 2021and beyond
@yvonne5919
sure the world needs this now !!
@rosemarywambua738
I have always liked the song ever since I heard it.