How Am I Supposed to Live Without You
Michael Bolton
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I could hardly believe it When I heard the news today I had to come and get it straight from you They said you were leavin' Someone's swept your heart away From the look upon your face, I see it's true So tell me all about it Tell me about the plans you're makin' Then tell me one thing more before I go Tell me how am supposed to live without you Now that I've been lovin' you so long How am I supposed to live without you How am I supposed to carry on When all that I've been livin 'for is gone I didn't come here for cryin' Didn't come here to breakdown It's just a dream of mine is coming to an end And how can I blame you When I build my world around The hope that one day we'd be so much More than friends And I don't wanna know the price I'm Gonna pay for dreaming When even now it's more than I can take
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Written by: Doug James, Michael Bolton
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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9 facts about this song
Song Composition"How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" is a song written by Michael Bolton and Doug James. This song was first recorded and performed by Laura Branigan in 1982, and then later by Michael Bolton himself in 1989.
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Release DetailsBranigan's version of the song was released as a single in 1983 and was included in her album "Branigan 2". Bolton's version was released in 1989 as a single and is included in his album "Soul Provider."
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Chart SuccessBranigan's version peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, while Bolton's version topped the chart in 1990, becoming his first number-one hit in the United States.
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Awards and AchievementsMichael Bolton's version of the song not only earned him a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance but also achieved multi-platinum status.
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Song Meaning"How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" is a song about a broken relationship and the emotional turmoil that comes with it.
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Laura Branigan's Version-The song was the first significant hit for Laura Branigan, which lead to her breakthrough in the music industry.
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Michael Bolton's VersionIronically, when Michael Bolton finally recorded and released his own version of the song, he originally didn't want to because he felt it would be compared too closely to Branigan's version.
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Cover VersionsAfter the success of both versions, "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" has been covered by numerous artists in various music genres, including country band Air Supply and R&B artist Tito Nieves.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been used in numerous TV shows and films over the years, including "Family Guy," "Glee," and "The Office," further cementing its place in pop culture.
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