You Made Me Love You

Judy Garland

About You Made Me Love You

"You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want to Do It)" is a popular song from the year 1913 written by James V. Monaco with the lyrics being written by Joseph McCarthy. It was introduced by Al Jolson in the Broadway revue The Honeymoon Express (1913) and used in the 1973 revival of the musical Irene. One of the earliest singers to record the song was Al Jolson. His rendition was recorded on June 4, 1913. It was released on Columbia A-1374 and was an international hit. In Britain, Columbia had to order 25,000 copies from the U. S. to satisfy unprecedented demand for a gramophone record. Another successful recording in 1913 was by William J. Halley. Al Jolson recorded the song again on March 20, 1946 and it was released on Decca 23613. Jolson also performed the song on the soundtrack of the 1946 film The Jolson Story. Roger Edens wrote additional lyrics to the song for Judy Garland. The new lyrics cast Garland in the role of a teenage fan of Clark Gable. Garland sang the song to Gable at a birthday party thrown for him by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. MGM executives were so charmed by her rendition that she and the song were added to the film Broadway Melody of 1938. Garland recorded the "Gable" version on September 24, 1937. It was released on Decca 1463. MGM released the song as a b-side in 1939, opposite Garland's recording of "Over the Rainbow" for The Wizard of Oz. 


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You made me love you
I didn't want to do it, I didn't want to do it
You made me love you
And all the time you knew it
I guess you always knew it.
You made me happy sometimes, you made me glad
But there were times, Dear, you made me feel so bad

You made me sigh for, I didn't want to tell you
I didn't want to tell you
I want some love that's true, yes I do, deed I do, you know I do

Give me, give me, give me what I cry for
You know you got the brand of kisses that I'd die for
You know you made me love you

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Judy Garland

Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10, 1922 – June 22, 1969) was an American actress, singer and vaudevillian. Described by Fred Astaire as "the greatest entertainer who ever lived" and renowned for her contralto voice, she attained international stardom throughout a career that spanned more than 40 years as an actress in musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist and on the concert stage. Respected for her versatility, she received a Juvenile Academy Award and won a Golden Globe Award as well as Grammy Awards and a Special Tony Award. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the remake of A Star is Born and for the Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the 1961 film Judgment at Nuremberg. She remains t… more »

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Written by: JAMES MONACO, JOSEPH MCCARTHY

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13 facts about this song

Song Origin
"You Made Me Love You" was originally written in 1913, making it over a hundred years old.
Composers
It was composed by James Vincent Monaco, and the lyrics were written by Joseph McCarthy.
Al Jolson's version
Al Jolson was one of the early performers of the song. He recorded his version in 1913, the same year it was written.
Instant Successful
Jolson's recording became very popular and helped to set the standard for covers of the song.
Judy Garland's version
Judy Garland performed a unique version of the song in 1937 in the film "Broadway Melody of 1938."
Garland’s Special Lyrics
Garland's version had special lyrics written especially for her performance by Roger Edens.
A Tribute Song
These special lyrics transformed the song into a tribute to Clark Gable, a major movie star of the time.
Winning Audience
Garland performed the song at Gable's birthday party, winning over not only Gable but the entire audience.
Garland's Recording
Garland recorded her version of the song in 1937, and it was released as a single by Decca Records.
Universal Appeal
Despite the differences in their versions, both Jolson and Garland helped to make "You Made Me Love You" a universally recognized standard.
Continue Popularity
The popularity of "You Made Me Love You" has endured, with numerous artists covering the song in the decades since its original release.
Song Legacy
The legacy of "You Made Me Love You" extends beyond Jolson and Garland; it has been covered by artists ranging from Patsy Cline to Harry James and his orchestra.
Featured in Movies
Apart from "Broadway Melody of 1938", the song has been featured in a number of other films, such as "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and "Mr. Holland's Opus."

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