<P> `` I.G.Y. ( What a Beautiful World ) '' is a song written and performed by American songwriter , singer and musician Donald Fagen . It was the first track of his Platinum - certified debut solo album The Nightfly , and was released in September 1982 as its first single . It charted well on the Billboard Hot 100 , Mainstream Rock , R&B Singles and Adult Contemporary charts . </P>
<P> `` I.G.Y. ( What a Beautiful World ) '' is a song written and performed by American songwriter , singer and musician Donald Fagen . It was the first track of his Platinum - certified debut solo album The Nightfly , and was released in September 1982 as its first single . It charted well on the Billboard Hot 100 , Mainstream Rock , R&B Singles and Adult Contemporary charts . </P>
who sings what a beautiful world this would be
who sings what a beautiful world this would be
Donald Fagen
Donald Fagen