10 Best Songs With The Word 'Everything' In The Title

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This list brings together ten memorable tracks where “everything” takes center stage, each offering a distinct perspective within the genre.

# 10 – A Time for Everything? – Jethro Tull

Jethro Tull’s “A Time for Everything?” from the album Benefit (1970) was recorded between September 1969 and February 1970 at Morgan Studios in London. The track features Ian Anderson on vocals and flute; Martin Barre on guitar; Glenn Cornick on bass guitar; Clive Bunker on drums; and John Evan on piano.

Benefit was produced by Ian Anderson, with Terry Ellis serving as executive producer. The album reached number three in the UK and number eleven in the United States.

# 9 – Money Changes Everything – Cyndi Lauper

At number nine, we turn to Lauper’s great rocker “Money Changes Everything.” This has always been my favorite Cyndi Lauper song. It’s got such a great punk rock vibe.

Cyndi Lauper’s “Money Changes Everything” was recorded in 1983 and released as part of her debut album She’s So Unusual. The song, originally written by Tom Gray and first recorded by The Brains, was produced by Rick Chertoff and recorded at Record Plant Studios in New York City.

The lineup for this track included Cyndi Lauper on vocals, Rob Hyman on keyboards, Eric Bazilian on guitar, Neil Jason on bass, and Anton Fig on drums. Released as the fifth single from the album in the United States, “Money Changes Everything” reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100.

# 8 – (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams’ “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” was recorded in 1991 during sessions that included Battery Studios in London and was released on the album Waking Up the Neighbours. The song was co-written by Bryan Adams, Michael Kamen, and Robert John “Mutt” Lange, with production handled by Adams and Lange.

Musicians on the recording include Bryan Adams on vocals and guitar, Keith Scott on guitar, Mickey Curry on drums, Larry Klein on bass, Bill Payne on piano, Tommy Mandel on organ, and Ed Shearmur and Phil Nicholas on keyboards.

Originally featured on the soundtrack to Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, the song became a global hit, spending a record-breaking 16 consecutive weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart and seven weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. The song’s sweeping ballad style, driven by Adams’ emotional vocals and orchestral arrangement, made it one of the most successful singles of its era and earned a Grammy Award for Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television.

# 7 – I’ve Done Everything For You – Sammy Hagar

I’m sorry, Rick. You did a great job, and of course, the song was a smash hit, but we are going to go with Sammy’s version. Sammy Hagar’s “I’ve Done Everything for You” was recorded in 1978 and released on his live album All Night Long that same year.

The track was written by Hagar and produced by Sammy Hagar and John Carter. The live album featured Hagar on vocals and guitar, Bill Church on bass, Alan Fitzgerald on keyboards, Gary Pihl on guitar, and Denny Carmassi on drums.

The song later gained significant popularity when covered by Rick Springfield in 1981, reaching number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.

# 6 – Uptight (Everything’s Alright) – Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder’s “Uptight (Everything’s Alright)” was recorded in 1965 at Hitsville U.S.A. in Detroit, Michigan, and released as a single by Motown’s Tamla label in November 1965. The song was co-written by Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy, and Henry Cosby, with production by Mickey Stevenson and Henry Cosby.

The track features Wonder on lead vocals and keyboards, backed by Motown’s Funk Brothers and the Andantes. “Uptight (Everything’s Alright)” marked a turning point in Wonder’s career, reaching number three on the Billboard pop chart and number one on the R&B chart.

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# 5 – Everything’s Alright – The Mojos

The Mojos’ “Everything’s Alright” was released as a single on Decca Records in 1964. The song was credited to all five members of the group: Nicky Crouch, Bob Konrad, Stu James, Keith Karlson, and “Simon Stavely,” a pseudonym used by keyboardist Terry O’Toole.

The recording featured Stu James on lead vocals, Nicky Crouch on lead guitar, Terry O’Toole on guitar, Keith Karlson on bass, and Bob Konrad on drums. “Everything’s Alright” became the band’s most successful single, reaching number nine on the UK Singles Chart.

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# 4 – Everything Is Broken – Mountain

Mountain’s cover of “Everything Is Broken” was released in 2007 on the album Masters of War. The song, originally written and recorded by Bob Dylan in 1989, was reinterpreted by Mountain as part of an album devoted entirely to Dylan compositions.

The album was produced by Leslie West. The core Mountain lineup on the project featured Leslie West on guitar and vocals, Corky Laing on drums and vocals, and Richie Scarlet on bass, with additional musicians appearing throughout the record.

Known for its gritty, hard rock sound, Mountain’s version of “Everything Is Broken” delivers a heavier, more distorted take compared to Dylan’s blues-rock original, maintaining the song’s sense of disillusionment while infusing it with the band’s signature style. Though not released as a single, the track contributed to the album’s raw and powerful reinterpretation of Dylan’s work.

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# 3 – Everything Must Change – Nina Simone

If this one doesn’t hit you hard, then you’re just not listening. Nina Simone’s “Everything Must Change” was recorded in January 1978 at Studio Katy in Brussels, Belgium, for her album Baltimore. The album was produced by Creed Taylor.

The song was written by Benard Ighner and features Simone on vocals and piano. The album’s musicians included Eric Gale on guitar, Gary King on bass, Jim Madison on drums, and Nicky Marrero on percussion, with David Matthews contributing string arrangements to the album.

“Everything Must Change” stands out for its melancholic yet hopeful tone, reflecting on the inevitability of change and life’s cyclical nature.

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# 2 – She’s Got Everything – The Kinks

Don’t you just love that guitar sound and iconic chord changes that The Kinks were so famous for. The Kinks’ “She’s Got Everything” was recorded in February 1966 at Pye Studios in London. Written by Ray Davies, the recording features the classic Kinks lineup with Ray Davies on vocals and rhythm guitar, Dave Davies on lead guitar and backing vocals, Pete Quaife on bass, and Mick Avory on drums.

Initially recorded during the period of the Face to Face sessions, the track remained unreleased until 1968, when it appeared as the B-side to the single “Days.”

# 1 – Everything I Own – Bread

We had no choice but to close that list out with this tear-jerker by Bread. “Everything I Own” was recorded in 1971 and released on the 1972 album Baby I’m-a Want You.

The song was written by David Gates, who also performed lead vocals and played multiple instruments on the recording. The Bread lineup during the album included James Griffin, Robb Royer, and Mike Botts alongside Gates, and the album was produced by Gates.

Upon its release, “Everything I Own” became a significant hit, reaching number five on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and number 32 on the UK Singles Chart. The song’s soft rock balladry and emotional lyrics resonated widely, solidifying Bread’s reputation for crafting melodic and heartfelt songs during the early 1970s.