The World Is Stone

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"The World Is Stone"
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Single by Cyndi Lauper
from the album Tycoon
B-side"Learn to Live Alone"
ReleasedMay 25, 1992 (1992-05-25)[1]
Length4:24
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi Lauper singles chronology
"Unconditional Love"
(1991) 		"The World Is Stone"
(1992) 		"Who Let in the Rain"
(1993)

"The World Is Stone" is a song by American singer Cyndi Lauper. This English version is based on the French song "Le Monde est stone" (1978), which was part of the Starmania musical and has been most notably associated with Fabienne Thibeault, Marie Carmen, Céline Dion, and Maurane. The song was composed by Michel Berger. The original French lyrics were written by Luc Plamondon, and the English lyrics were written by Tim Rice.

Although this single was not released in United States, it was a hit in several European countries, especially in France, where it reached number two, stayed in the top five for three months, and totaled 31 weeks in the top 50. On the single, the B-side is a song entitled "Learn to Live Alone", which was featured on the soundtrack to the English version of Starmania, Tycoon.

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Personnel[]

Personnel are adapted from the UK CD1 disc notes.[2]

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References[]

  1. ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. May 23, 1992. p. 19. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b The World Is Stone (UK CD1 liner and disc notes). Cyndi Lauper. Epic Records. 1992. 657970 2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ The World Is Stone (Australian CD single liner notes). Cyndi Lauper. Epic Records. 1992. EPC 657970 2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ The World Is Stone (UK CD2 single liner notes). Cyndi Lauper. Epic Records. 1992. 657970 5.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ The World Is Stone (European 7-inch single sleeve). Cyndi Lauper. Epic Records. 1992. 657970 7.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ The World Is Stone (European CD single liner notes). Cyndi Lauper. Epic Records. 1992. EPC 657970 1.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. ^ The World Is Stone (European cassette single sleeve). Cyndi Lauper. Epic Records. 1992. 657970 4.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. ^ "Response from ARIA re: chart in inquiry, received 3 March 2017". Retrieved April 9, 2017 – via Imgur.
  9. ^ "Ultratop.be – Cyndi Lauper – The World Is Stone" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  10. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 9 no. 40. October 3, 1992. p. 27. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  11. ^ "Lescharts.com – Cyndi Lauper – The World Is Stone" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  12. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Cyndi Lauper – The World Is Stone" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  13. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – The World Is Stone". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  14. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  15. ^ "1992 Year End Sales Charts" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 9 no. 51/52. December 19, 1992. p. 17. Retrieved March 6, 2020.

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