"Everybody's a Masterpiece" is a song written by
Richard Ira Reicheg and
George S. Clinton
George Stanley Clinton, Jr. (born June 17, 1947) is an American composer, songwriter, arranger, and session musician.
Biography
Clinton was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His musical career began in Nashville while earning degrees in music and ...
, 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
''American Pastime'' is the fourteenth and final album by American rock music, rock band Three Dog Night, released in 1976.
Background
It is the band's most recent studio album (as of 2019) and the only one not to feature the founding vocalists ...
''. This is Three Dog Night's last charting single, and the last single released before breaking up in August 1976.
Reception
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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."
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Record World
''Record World'' magazine was one of the three main music industry trade magazines in the United States, along with '' Billboard'' and '' Cashbox''. It was founded in 1946 under the name ''Music Vendor'', but in 1964 it was changed to ''Record Wo ...
"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."
Record World Single Picks
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Charts
References
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Three Dog Night songs
1976 songs
1976 singles
ABC Records singles
Songs written by Richard Reicheg