Someone That I Used to Love

Natalie Cole

About Someone That I Used to Love

"Someone That I Used to Love" is the title of a torch song written by Michael Masser and lyricist Gerry Goffin: first recorded in 1977 by Bette Midler, the song became a 1980 hit single via a recording by Natalie Cole.


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1980
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When I wake up each morning 
Trying to find myself
And if I'm ever the least unsure
I always remind myself
Though you're someone in this world 
That I'll always choose to love
From now on 
You're only someone that I used to love

As for me it's getting down to the last unspoken part
When you must begin to ease the pain of a broken heart
Tell me why should I even care
If I have to lose your love
From now on
You're only someone that I used to love

Yet it wasn't enough for you
All the love I had to give
I did my best to keep you satisfied
I guess you'll never know how much I tried
I really tried

And if ever our paths should cross again
Well, You won't find me being the one 
Who gets lost
Once I had so much to give
But You just refused my love
From now on
You're only someone that I used to love

I did my best to keep you satisfied
I guess you'll never know how much I tried
I really tried

When I wake up each morning 
Trying to find myself
And if I'm ever the least unsure
I always remind myself
Though you're someone in this world 
I'll always choose to love
From now on 
You're only someone that I used to love

Though you're someone in this world 
I'll always choose to love
From now on 
You're only someone that I used to love

From now on 
You're only someone that I used to love

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Natalie Cole

Natalie Maria Cole (born February 6, 1950) is an American singer, songwriter and performer. The daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole, Cole rose to musical success in the mid-1970s as a R&B artist with the hits "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)", "Inseparable" and "Our Love". After a period of failing sales and performances due to a heavy drug addiction, Cole reemerged as a pop artist with the 1987 album, Everlasting, and her cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Pink Cadillac". In the 1990s, she re-recorded standards by her father, resulting in her biggest success, Unforgettable... with Love, which sold over seven million copies and also won Cole numerous Grammy Awards. She has sold over 30 million records worldwide.</ref> more »

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Written by: GERRY GOFFIN, MICHAEL MASSER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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15 facts about this song

Release Year
"Someone That I Used to Love" by Natalie Cole was released in 1980.
Album
The song was included in her seventh studio album, "Don't Look Back."
Chart Performance
"Someone That I Used to Love" reached the No. 21 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and No. 15 on the R&B chart.
Original Artist
While highly recognized by Cole's rendition, the song was originally sung by Barbra Streisand in 1979.
Song Length
The length of the song is 4 minutes and 14 seconds.
Genre
"Someone That I Used to Love" is typically classified under the pop and R&B genre.
Songwriters
The song was composed by the renowned songwriters Michael Masser and Gerry Goffin.
Grammy Winner
Natalie Cole, popularly known for this track, was a Grammy-winning artist who won nine Grammy awards during her music career.
Notable Lyrics
The song’s lyrics speak about a former lover who the singer still has deep feelings for, reflecting a sense of longing and nostalgia.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists, including her contemporaries like Frank Sinatra.
Farewell Track
"Someone That I Used to Love" was one of the last hit songs by Natalie Cole before she took a brief hiatus from the music industry due to personal issues.
Music Video
While music videos were not a prominent aspect in the industry during the time of its release, the performances of this song by Natalie Cole are widely viewed on online platforms.
Natalie Cole's Background
Natalie Cole, the singer of the hit song, is the daughter of the famous singer Nat King Cole, and successfully carved her own path in the music industry.
Audio format
The song is available in various formats like vinyl, cassette, and digital platform.
Return for Natalie
After overcoming her personal struggles, Natalie Cole referred to "Someone That I Used to Love" and the album "Don't Look Back" as her resurgence in the music industry.

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