The World Is Stone

"The World Is Stone" is a ballad 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.

"The World Is Stone"
Single by Cyndi Lauper
from the album Tycoon
B-side"Learn to Live Alone"
ReleasedJune 18, 1992
Recorded1992
GenrePop
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)

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

Track listing

Europe 2-Track CD single / cassette single

  1. "The World Is Stone" – 4:30
  2. "Learn to Live Alone" – 5:10

UK CD1 / Europe CD maxi-single / Australian CD single / Taiwan cassette single

  1. "The World Is Stone" – 4:30
  2. "Learn to Live Alone" – 5:10
  3. "Time After Time" – 4:01

UK CD2

  1. "The World Is Stone" – 4:30
  2. "I Drove All Night" – 4:14
  3. "What's Going On" (Single Version) – 3:52

7"

  • A. "The World Is Stone" – 4:30
  • B. "Learn to Live Alone" – 5:10

12"

  • A. "The World Is Stone" – 4:30
  • B1. "Learn to Live Alone" – 5:10
  • B2. "Time After Time" – 4:01

Personnel
  • Writing – Michel Berger, Luc Plamondon, Tim Rice
  • Producing – Cyndi Lauper
  • Arrangement – Cyndi Lauper, Peter Wood
  • Mixing – Frank Filipetti
  • Recording – Guy Gray[1]

Charts

References
  1. The World Is Stone (Liner notes). Cyndi Lauper. 1992.CS1 maint: others (link)
  2. "Response from ARIA re: chart in inquiry, received 3 March 2017". Imgur.com. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
  3. "Ultratop.be – Cyndi Lauper – The World Is Stone" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  4. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 9 no. 40. October 3, 1992. p. 27. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  5. "Lescharts.com – Cyndi Lauper – The World Is Stone" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  6. "Offiziellecharts.de – Cyndi Lauper – The World Is Stone". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  7. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – The World Is Stone". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  8. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  9. "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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