Hoyt Axton wrote the song, and Three Dog Night made it famous.
Hoyt Axton died, at 61, so maybe ASCAP has the rights now. Hoyt Axton was showing the melody to producers, who asked him to just put any words to it to hear what it might sound like. Hoyt came up with those lyrics, on the spot, and they took hold. Just some insider stuff. I assume you're talking about the rock song.
The original text for Joy to the World was written by Isaac Watts. Some versions of the song may have additional verses written by other people.
The music was originally written by George F. Handel.
Joyful Joyful has been sung in many different settings but was originally written by Ludwig Von Beethoven as a major theme in his ninth symphony.
joyful joyful we adore thee
it is hymn
It is a spiritual with no known composer.
John Williams
Clement of Alexandria
joyful joyful we adore thee
it is hymn
Italian poet Giosue Carducci in 1865 wrote Hymn to Satan (Inna a Satana)
The word you are looking for is "paean."
Julia Ward Howe is the person that wrote the lyrics to The Battle Hymn of the Republic. The song is also known by the title, Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory.
Jose Rizal wrote the "Hymn of Labor" while in Dapitan, where he was exiled by the Spanish colonial government. This hymn serves as a tribute to laborers and emphasizes the dignity of work.
Oscar Peterson
It is a spiritual with no known composer.
I think Jarrod Cooper wrote it.
John Williams
Estrella A. Tuazon
Clement of Alexandria