Foreign Air - I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony) Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote 'I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)?'

   'I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)' was originally written by British songwriters Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway, along with US advertising executive Bill Backer and US songwriter Billy Davis.

2. What was the original purpose of the song 'I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing?'

   The song was originally written as a jingle for The Coca-Cola Company's advertising campaign. It was featured in the 1971 'Hilltop' television commercial for Coca-Cola, promoting a message of hope and love.

3. What are the notable lyrics in 'I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)' by Foreign Air?

   Notable lyrics include 'I'd like to build the world a home and furnish it with love,' 'I'd like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony,' and 'I'd like to see the world for once all standing hand in hand.'

4. Did the song 'I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing' become popular outside of its commercial use?

   Yes, the song became so popular that it was re-recorded as a full-length song without references to Coca-Cola. It was performed by The New Seekers and The Hillside Singers and became a hit in both the US and the UK.

5. In what TV show was the Coca-Cola 'Hilltop' commercial featured?

   The Coca-Cola 'Hilltop' commercial was featured in the final scene of the 'Mad Men' series finale 'Person to Person.' The show's fictional protagonist, Don Draper, is implied to have been behind the commercial's creation.

6. How was the song 'I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing' connected to the radio industry?

   After the commercial aired, the song became so popular that radio stations received calls from people who liked it. It was then re-recorded without brand references and became a hit on the national charts.