Everybody's a Masterpiece explained

Everybody's a Masterpiece
Type:single
Artist:Three Dog Night
Album:American Pastime
B-Side:"Drive On, Ride On"
Released:May 1976
Genre:Disco, Adult Contemporary, Soft Rock
Label:ABC
Producer:Bob Monaco
Prev Title:Til the World Ends
Prev Year:1975
Next Title:It's a Jungle Out There
Next Year:1983

"Everybody's a Masterpiece" is a song written by Richard Ira Reicheg and George S. Clinton, 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.[1] This is Three Dog Night's last charting single, and the last single released before breaking up in August 1976.

Reception

A 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."[2]

A Record World "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."[3]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.discogs.com/Three-Dog-Night-American-Pastime/release/1645028 Three Dog Night, American Pastime
  2. https://www.americanradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-Cash-Box-IDX/70s/1976/Cash-Box-1976-06-05-OCR-Page-0016.pdf#search=%22everybody%20is%20a%20masterpiece%22 Cash Box Picks of The Week singles reviews
  3. https://www.americanradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-Cash-Box-IDX/70s/1976/Record-World-1976-06-05-OCR-Page-0014.pdf#search=%22three%20dog%20night%22 Record World Single Picks
  4. Web site: Three Dog Night, "Everybody Is a Masterpiece" Chart Position. Music VF . February 26, 2019.