"I Saved the World Today" is a song recorded by British

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duo Eurythmics for their eighth studio album, ''

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'' (1999). It was written and co-produced by band members Annie Lennox and

David A. Stewart David Allan Stewart (born 9 September 1952) is an English musician, songwriter and record producer, best known for Eurythmics, his successful professional partnership with Annie Lennox. Sometimes credited as David A. Stewart, he won Best British ...

. The song was released as the first single from the album and returned Eurythmics to the

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for the first time in nearly a decade, peaking at number 11. It peaked within the top 10 in several countries, including Finland, Greece, Hungary, and Italy. In the United States, the song was added to

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radio in January 2000.

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Release history

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:I Saved The World Today 19 Recordings singles 1999 singles 1999 songs Arista Records singles Bertelsmann Music Group singles Eurythmics songs Music videos directed by Sophie Muller RCA Records singles Songs written by Annie Lennox Songs written by David A. Stewart