Three Dog Night's Joy to the World. Year End #1 1971 Writer(s): Hoyt Wayne Axton, Watts, Christian de Walden, Douglas Gamley, Handel, Isaac Watts, Steve Gatlin, Brian J. Culbertson, Mason Copyright: Decca Music Group Ltd., Bleamus Music, K - M Music Inc., Culbertson Music, Universal Music Corp., No Limitations Music, Lady Jane Music No Copyright Infringement Intended or Implied.