Without You

Harry Nilsson

About Without You

"Without You" is a song written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans of British rock group Badfinger, and first released on their 1970 album No Dice. The power ballad has been recorded by over 180 artists, and versions released as singles by Harry Nilsson (1971) and Mariah Carey (1994) became international best-sellers. Paul McCartney once described the ballad as "the killer song of all time". In 1972, writers Ham and Evans received the British Academy's Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically.  


Year:
2003
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No, I can't forget this evening
Or your face as you were leaving
But I guess that's just the way the story goes
You always smile but in your eyes your sorrow shows
Yes, it shows

No, I can't forget tomorrow
When I think of all my sorrows
When I had you there but then I let you go
And now it's only fair that I should let you know
What you should know

I can't live, if living is without you
I can't live, I can't give any more
Can't live, if living is without you
I can't give, I can't give any more

Well, I can't forget this evening
Or your face as you were leaving
But I guess that's just the way the story goes
You always smile but in your eyes your sorrow shows
Yes, it shows

Can't live, if living is without you
I can't live, I can't give anymore
I can't live, if living is without you
I can't live, I can't give anymore
(Living is without you)

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Harry Nilsson

Harry Edward Nilsson III (June 15, 1941 – January 15, 1994) was an American singer-songwriter who achieved the peak of his commercial success in the early 1970s. On all but his earliest recordings he is credited as Nilsson. He is known for the hit singles "Everybody's Talkin'" (1969), "Without You" (1971), and "Coconut" (1972). Nilsson's career is also notable for the fact that he was one of the few major pop-rock recording artists of his era to achieve significant commercial success without ever performing major public concerts or undertaking regular tours. more »

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Written by: Peter William Ham, Thomas Evans

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7 facts about this song

Without You" Creation and Original Release
The original song "Without You" was recorded and released by the British rock band Badfinger in 1970. The song appeared on the band's album ‘No Dice.' - The song was written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans of Badfinger.
Harry Nilsson Interpretation
In 1971, American singer Harry Nilsson covered the song which became a huge hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for four weeks. - Nilsson's version also won a Grammy Award in 1973 for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male.
Mariah Carey Cover
Mariah Carey released her cover of "Without You" in 1994. It became her first number-one single in Germany and reached number three in the US. - Her version was also her first single to not feature any additional songwriters or producers apart from herself and Walter Afanasieff - a long term collaborator.
The Paul McCartney Connection
Paul McCartney of the Beatles has stated that "Without You" is the "killer song of all time." This statement demonstrates the level of impact the song had across the generations of musicians. - McCartney's praise was also noteworthy because Badfinger was the first group signed to the Beatles' label, Apple Records.
Pete Ham's Role and Legacy
Pete Ham was one of the writers of the original song. He was a member of Badfinger and committed suicide in 1975, largely due to financial and managerial problems concerning his music. - Commenting on the song's success, Ham once said, "We knew it was a great song, but nobody spotted it as a single."
Commercial Success and Influence
Multiple artists across different generations covered the song, including artists like Air Supply and Celine Dion, proving its lasting influence. - In the UK, the song has entered the top 40 on nine separate occasions, with versions by Badfinger, Nilsson, Mariah Carey, and Clay Aiken.
Ongoing Legacy
Rolling Stone magazine placed the song at number 206 on its 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list in 2010. - In 1994, Ham and Evans were posthumously awarded the Ivor Novello Award for Songwriters of the Year for their work on "Without You."

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