It was recorded by Kamahl in 1975, becoming a major hit song.
The song became an anthem for the World Wildlife Fund.
[1] As of August 1978, "The Elephant Song" was the highest-selling record in the history of Sweden.
[2] The song is about an elephant who tries to warn people to stop killing animals.
During a parlando the elephant delivers his message that "man and beast must work together", and "together (...) will survive".