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My friend Gary Brandt, who has had some heavy duty credits in is recording career, offered to mix/master this song and I was thrilled to have him do it. I liked what he did with it - a lot, See how you guys like it. By the way, Gary is available for mixing/mastering- if you are interested I’ll put you in touch.

There is a bit of a story to this song. Rapster made a comment in one of my tunes saying something about “One Love” and right away I knew I had to write a song on that theme. The other element was that I’ve been wanting to incorporate Ghandi’s words “We must be the change we want to see in the world” into a tune and thus this song was born. Anyway, I hope you guys like it and enjoy it and please tell me what you think- thanks!—




One Love One World
Words and music by
Xavier Calvera

One Love, One world, One people, Feel the love.
One love, One world, One people, Heal the world.

To make a change, you gotta be
The change you wanna see in the world

One Love, One world, One people, Feel the love.
One love, One world, One people, Heal the world.

Instrumental

To make a change, you gotta be
The change you wanna see in the world

One Love, One world, One people, Feel the love.
One love, One world, One people, Heal the world.

We can heal the world, we can heal the world
Brothers and sisters, one love at a time we can heal the world.
We can heal the world, we can heal the world
Brothers and sisters, one love at a time we can heal the world

C 2006 Lord Tiger

Originally this song had a counter melody in the verses with a lotta extra lyrics but it didn’t really worked out when I recorded it. I tell you, less is more more times than not-

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 Uploaded: Jul 9, 2006
 Genre: World
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 Plays: 208
 Reviews: 64
 Favored: 53

Member Review
RJC
2006-07-09
Universal message, with tight tracks, nuthin' wrong with that! Rob
cathead77
2006-07-09
Cool chord change on the word "people". I like the way this moves along and the guitar lead is sizzling as I type. This really has some cool chord changes.
strobicaxe
2006-07-09
Yup - groovin along on this track too -- tight recording - like a island night club thing - good stuff ~AS~
grahamhenderson
2006-07-09
Sounds good and a good message Bloke. Real good mix. Graham
AlanSanders
2006-07-09
I can always expect some cool sounds from Elrod and from Xavi and whoever else comes out of that phone booth! awesome music! thanks for inviting. Awesome lyrics and production! Alan
grandpamike
2006-07-09
Terriffic song and performance, also damn fine job of engineering. v. Mike
pianoman3
2006-07-09
I'm never sure who I'm listening to or talking to, Elrod, Gary, Xavi, maintiger ????...lol. This is a fine dance song with a strong title and a great performance. Gary has done you proud. ~ John
songman32
2006-07-09
Very good Xaiv, With the run on that good melody and the lyrics come off really clear sounding great. Also has some very entertaining music and singing, This gets voted Big from me. Jimmy Lee
DannySpada
2006-07-09
Simply awsome here... everything is so well done, the mix, the performance, the songwriting, the singing... and great subject to boot!-- danny
studebaker
2006-07-09
Very nice my friend, has a diffrent sound to it very nice groove!
SethJones
2006-07-09
woo- the begginning caught me unawares, didn't know what to expect and it cooks! the song just keeps growing... very good mix! like Mike said, damm good job of enginneering!-- seth
MarvJonesi
2006-07-09
Great tune and performance. Nice changes...really nice guitar playing. This is cool...a more Latin Earth, Wind, & Fire.
jbthegeezer
2006-07-09
Nice guitar solo! This song flows pretty evenly, has a nice message,great arrangement and you are right the mix is very good.
benjammin
2006-07-09
Oh Yeah!! Great Production! Guitar solo :), Cool Song! Benny
xavi
2006-07-09
Gary Brandt put the song over the top with his mix. I'm really thrilled with what he did-- xavi
ShannonAtkinson
2006-07-09
different from the norm .. cool track! Shannon
Kyleellen
2006-07-09
I LOVE IT!!!!!!!! Great simple theme in the message. Lovely melody is raining down into my soul. Great instrumentation. Great Groove. Best Wishes, LN
Gartin
2006-07-09
Like it alot.Great production on this.Love the idea.Someday one love will be in effect forever. Jesus Saves. The Gartins will vote for this song.
gilles
2006-07-09
cool beat reminds me a bit of the disco years NIce production I enjoyed listening Good vocal performance The Theme : Guess it's universal for sure who doesn't dream of one love the right one :) Thumbs up and Regards
songgoddess
2006-07-09
So true...so true...loved the feel of it....Jamie
teleman58
2006-07-09
Nice groove going on in this. Good job.
alphalunchbox
2006-07-09
nice job there dad- david
Beeswing
2006-07-09
I like the message! - cool delivery too! ~ Diane
lps45s8tracks
2006-07-09
(;AWESOME TITLE;)Drew me right in.Enjoyed the listen.Gets One Vote from me.Your Songramp Bro.~(;Yrral Mallik;)
slt714
2006-07-09
hey xavi cool song. Awsome production there.
maintiger
2006-07-09
Thanks for all the great comments guys. I really feel this song is a bit especial and it has become dear to me. I've been working on it for about a month now and Gary just put it over the top. I might redo the vocal but again maybe not... It was the scratch vox and I never got around to re-recording it because I liked the vibe. Elrod
margot
2006-07-10
"Less is more" Always, always right by me....Why write a book when you can say it in a sentence?... This has a very nice flow to it...Easy listening....A very happy, summer sound...Lovely...Who could`nt like this song? Luv mags xx :-)
rapster
2006-07-10
sort of a techno beat tiger... I like the positive vibe of it a lot... nice harmonies and singing... i always like your voice elrod... this really does remind me of my favorite reggae band... third world... way cool guitar solo... i can see whay this song would be dear to you... i think it will be dear to all of us here... thanks to you for fighting the good fight brother... love that last "coda" section with the vox and guitar mixing... don't know about these mix guys though... they like to keep our vocals pretty back in the mix lol... I'd like to hear you even more up front... great job..
teecee
2006-07-10
Nice work Elrod, lovely warm and gentle vocal all wrapped in in some great music! Really nice! T
ziggma
2006-07-10
Right on the money xavi cool guitar work and great groove! Regards Ziggma.
Cyndie
2006-07-10
Great track Elrod, Love the song. Universal message. Really like that funky chord you're going to on the outro. Production is top notch. Thanks for the invite. Really enjoyed the track. Cyndie
TheMosaics
2006-07-10
i like the drum loop and the progression. Production is excellent Great message too... - Andy
CAM
2006-07-10
Elrod; This is a great song. I love the beat and I like to dance so this would be a perfect dance tune. terrific lyrics and as always, your voice shines. CAM
donnavalentine
2006-07-10
Great job, Xavi. Strong chorus. There's notes in the 'heal the world" section that don't sound quite right, but it may be intentional. (but it bothered me) Probably just me, though.
FrancesTease
2006-07-10
Good production, guitar and nice groove. I like the lyrics and vocals. Great job. Frances
NormanGoodman
2006-07-10
I enjoyed the rhythm and lead guitar on this. Song has some nice changes and a cool groove. Melody is strong.
LoanShark
2006-07-10
I like the beat...can hear some Beatle (Paul) influence in there. Nice job! -Jerry
DennisLong
2006-07-10
Your best yet, Xavi!
solozolorolo
2006-07-10
you be the man
rayf
2006-07-10
Catchy, concise lyric, love the guitar and production...well done...Ray
makeajoyfulnoise
2006-07-10
Love the beat to this. great sound. to me it has a "tropical" kinda sound.....don't know how to describe it....but like it!!! real nice!!
TerriFann
2006-07-10
Great song! Easy to sing along to, great world message. I'm not sure who is truly better, dark dude Elrod or the sweet Xavi. Maybe they should collaborate. haha! :) Terri
RonTampaBay
2006-07-10
Excellent Job. Like this one! Ron
fidleonroof
2006-07-10
The central theme is a nice hook itself, perdurable, "machacón", in fact I´m sure in ten minutes still will sound on my head when sleeping. The whole song deserve a prevalent order into your CD. I contemplate admired how you can produce so much and so well...!
glenn_pattison
2006-07-10
Like how you structured this one Elrod, great melody and music and mix sounds super! glenn
troyemcm
2006-07-10
Nice work. Good production. Enjoyed listening.
Dreamcatcher
2006-07-11
Good production, very upbeat. Excellent guitar work. Very enjoyable listen.~Jeff
defkisum
2006-07-11
Excellent work on this one. could be a great Intro song for tv/film. very nice love it!!!! PE:-)
Pickinhotlix
2006-07-12
Good song and wonderful production. Doug
DannyDraper
2006-07-12
The best i've heard from you Xavi this is GREAT and super production Dd
Kassanna
2006-07-12
This is a great upbeat song with a universal message...love the melody and vocal. Love the guitar!!!! As always, this is one super production. May Angels Keep Deb Deb
Peenie86
2006-07-15
Not sure WHO this is LOL but.... I LIKE IT!! Trudi
jfvalentine
2006-07-15
AWESOME job here. I really enjoyed the listen. Nice production and vocals. -:)-Jeannine
BGJeff
2006-07-18
Very cool song. Simple but powerful lyrics, and the whole song is quite captivating. Very nice job.
Esthersongs
2006-07-19
Another timely song that is actually timeless.... Very cool. The mix is superb. E
rathole
2006-07-20
what a cool tune and production. I definetely got a cool vibe from this. fantastic all around---rathole
poorandneedy
2006-07-21
Nice message and presented so smoothly...cool pickin'..Thanks--Greg
Treetown
2006-07-21
Nice Summer sound here.Could be a hit in Europe for sure.Peter
prs10
2006-07-23
TO COOL MAN! SOUND'S GREAT! LOVED THIS TUNE! RICK.S...
SethJones
2006-07-24
this is definetily one of the coolest songs of this summer. seth
Tburd54
2006-07-29
Great work Elrod...high marks on all aspects of crafting a great song...it is hard to peg it to any ONE genre..it fits a larger plate..I'll be back TB
mlprat
2006-07-30
Definitely a great groove on this. Well written with a fine message... Very nicely done. Mike
billdraper
2006-08-05
Hey Elrod, this is special...just great. love it!

Bill
LittleHippie
2009-03-04
Wow, a very cool contract to I'm surrounded. Love it. and I especially love the Gandhi image. great groove and of course, fabulous message. Well said! Mary