Elvis and Dolly Parton both did versions of "In The Ghetto" - but who actually wrote the lyrics for it?
And does anyone happen to know who wrote the song that includes the line "He ain't heavy, he's my brother"? That might be the title of the song, but I'm not 100% certain. Thanks in advance, guys '_'
2006-09-21 00:01:39 · 10 answers · asked by squirrellondon 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
To "Joey" - the reason I put the question on here isn't because I'm too lazy to Google it myself. I've had a look at a few websites and found conflicting information, which is why I thought someone else might be able to help me. So - thanks very much for your oh-so-useful words of wisdom(!)
2006-09-21 00:18:08 · update #1
Mac Davis wrote In the Ghetto - some details about him below.
The writer of 'A Little Less Conversation' and 'In The Ghetto' will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the 36th annual induction and awards dinner this June in New York City. One of the popular pop singers of the '70s and country singers of the '80s, Mac Davis has also been a wildly successful songwriter, beginning with successful recordings by Glen Campbell, Bobby Goldsboro, Lou Rawls, Kenny Rogers and the First Edition in the mid-'60s.
Bob Russell and Bobby Scott wrote He ain't heavy, he's my brother. I don't know anything about them. Sorry.
2006-09-21 00:18:59 · answer #1 · answered by redhead 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 05:12:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the Ghetto written by American singer-songwriter Mac Davis and made popular by Elvis Presley.
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother written by B. Scott and B. Russell performed by the Hollies.
2006-09-21 00:06:21 · answer #3 · answered by b97st 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure who wrote the the song In the Ghetto but, The Hollies sang He Ain't Heavy Hes My brother in the 60s.
2006-09-21 00:05:36 · answer #4 · answered by mentor 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Think "In the Ghetto" was written by Donny Hathaway and "he ain't heavy" is The Hollies?
2006-09-21 02:35:19 · answer #5 · answered by redheadcoppernob 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"In the Ghetto" was written by Mac Davis (Sung by Elvis Presley).
"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" was written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell (Sung by the Hollies).
2006-09-21 00:08:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-21 00:04:33 · answer #7 · answered by *No Doubt* 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I thought that the Hollies sung 'he ain't heavy', but its a long time ago - wouldn't know who wrote it.
2006-09-21 00:07:10 · answer #8 · answered by Silkie1 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know this wont help but akon did a version of 'in the ghetto' yeah! don't know about your question though, sorry!
2006-09-21 00:12:02 · answer #9 · answered by little.lost 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You do realize that you can google this stuff. With the information that you gave above, I got the answers right away.
2006-09-21 00:05:55 · answer #10 · answered by Joey 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋