Everybody's a Masterpiece

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"Everybody's a Masterpiece"
Single by Three Dog Night
from the album American Pastime
B-side "Drive On, Ride On"
Released May 1976
Genre Disco, Adult Contemporary, Soft Rock
Length2:45
Label ABC
Songwriter(s) Richard Reicheg, George Clinton
Producer(s) Bob Monaco
Three Dog Night singles chronology
"Til the World Ends"
(1975)
"Everybody's a Masterpiece"
(1976)
"It's a Jungle Out There"
(1983)

"Everybody's a Masterpiece" is a song written by Richard Ira Reicheg and George S. Clinton, performed by Three Dog Night. The song was produced by Bob Monaco and arranged by Three Dog Night. It is featured on their 1976 album, American Pastime . [1] This is Three Dog Night's last charting single, and the last single released before breaking up in August 1976.

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Reception

A Cash Box Magazine "Picks of The Week" singles reviews page dated June 5, 1976 states the following about the single: "A laid-back rock hymn to humanity, this is an intelligent single from Three Dog Night that will serve to broaden its already extensive audience. The instrumentation — particularly the organ fills — is lush, and the vocals are equal to the task. Look for this to show up strong on all pop radio outlets; it's really an affecting tune." [2]

A Record World "Single Picks" review page dated June 5, 1976 gives another view: "Three Dog Night's vocal prowess remains unquestioned with this, their first effort in some time. To back up its talent, the group has constructed a solid rhythmic pulse and is headed for pop/r&b play." [3]

Charts

Chart (1976)Peak
position
US Easy Listening (Billboard) [4] 44

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References

  1. Three Dog Night, American Pastime Retrieved February 26, 2019
  2. Cash Box Picks of The Week singles reviews
  3. Record World Single Picks
  4. "Three Dog Night, "Everybody Is a Masterpiece" Chart Position". Music VF. Retrieved February 26, 2019.