Harvest for the World

Song originally written and performed by the Isley Brothers, who had a hit with it in 1976. The single reached number 10 in the UK singles chart.

In 1988, the Christians reached number 8 with their version of the song. Another cover appeared in 1996 on the album ‘Roots’ by the Dutch band Ten Sharp.

Kim performed this track together with Jason Donovan on an anniversary show for Amnesty International called ‘The big 30’ on 28 December 1991. They never released the track as a single or album track, despite rumours at the time that the track would be released.


Lyrics

HARVEST FOR THE WORLD

All babies together
Everyone a seed
Half of us are satisfied
Half of us in need

Love’s bountiful in us
Tarnished by our greed
Oh, when will there be
A harvest for the world

A nation planted
So concerned with gain
As the seasons come and go
Greater grows the pain

And oh so many
Feelin’ the strain
Oh, when will there be
A harvest for the world

Dress me up for battle
When all I want is peace
Those of us who pay the price
Come home with the least

And nation after nation
Turnin’ into beasts
Oh, when will there be
A harvest for the world

I wanna know right now
When will there be a harvest
When will there be a harvest
When will there be a harvest
Harvest for the world