(You're My) Soul and Inspiration
The Righteous Brothers
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Girl, I can't let you do this Let you walk away Girl, how can I live through this When you're all I wake up for each day? Baby, you're my soul and my heart's inspiration You're all I've got to get me by You're my soul and my heart's inspiration Without you baby, what good am I? I never had much goin' But at least I had you How can you walk out knowin' I ain't got nothin' left if you do? Baby, you're my soul and my heart's inspiration You're all I've got to get me by You're my soul and my heart's inspiration Without you baby, what good am I, oh what good am I? Baby, I can't make it withoutcha. And I'm, I'm tellin' ya, honey-you're my reason for laughin', for cryin', for livin', and for dyin'. Baby, I can't make it without you Please, I'm begging you baby If you go it will kill me I swear it, Dear, my love can't bear it You're my soul and my heart's inspiration You're all I've got to get me by You're my soul and my heart's inspiration Without you baby, what good am I, what good am I? Mm-mm-mm Mm-mm-mm Mm-mm-mm
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Written by: BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL
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10 facts about this song
Songwriters"(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" was written by the legendary songwriting duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Despite being known for their work with artists like The Animals, The Ronettes, and The Crystals, this particular song is one of their most successful releases.
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PerformanceThe song was performed by "The Righteous Brothers," consisting of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. Known for their blue-eyed soul style, their powerful and emotional delivery of the song contributed significantly to its popularity.
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Release Year"Soul and Inspiration" was released in 1966 as a single.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it one of the highest charting songs for both the songwriters and The Righteous Brothers.
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Bill Medley's TakeoverInterestingly, Bill Medley produced the song himself. This was the first time he took over as a producer after splitting with longtime collaborator, Phil Spector. Medley's self-production effectively emulated Spector's signature "Wall of Sound" technique.
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Lack of Enthusiasm from SongwritersDespite its success, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil weren't initially enthusiastic about the song. In fact, they wrote it under pressure to produce a follow up to The Righteous Brothers' previous hit, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'".
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Awards and recognitionMore than five decades after its release, "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" is still considered a classic. It is often featured on lists of the greatest songs of all time, confirming its lasting relevance and influence.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists over the years. This includes vocal quartet "The Lettermen," who featured it on their 1966 album, and singer Donny Hathaway, who included a version on his 1970 LP "Everything Is Everything."
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Album InclusionThe song is also the title track of The Righteous Brothers' 1966 studio album "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration."
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Music VideoThough music videos weren't as common in the '60s, The Righteous Brothers did film a promotional clip for this song, showcasing their unique, soulful music convergence.
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