How Am I Supposed to Live Without You

Michael Bolton

About How Am I Supposed to Live Without You

"How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" is a song written in 1982 by Doug James and Michael Bolton. The ballad has been recorded by many artists around the world, in several languages, becoming something of a modern pop standard. Instrumental versions of the song have been recorded featuring variously the piano, guitar, saxophone, pan flute, steel drum, and music box. "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" was supposed to be recorded by Australian duo Air Supply, but when Arista President Clive Davis asked for permission to change the lyrics of the chorus, Bolton refused, and Davis let go of the song. Subsequently Laura Branigan recorded it as written, and it became the first major hit for the two songwriters. Bolton's own rendition became a worldwide hit in early 1990. 


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1989
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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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Michael Bolton

Michael Bolotin (born February 26, 1953), better known as Michael Bolton, is an American singer and songwriter. Bolton originally performed in the hard rock and heavy metal genres from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, both on his early solo albums and those recorded as the frontman of the band Blackjack. He is best known, however, for his series of soft rock ballads, recorded after a stylistic change in the late 1980s. He is noted for his distinctive tenor/countertenor vocals. more »

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Written by: Doug James, Michael Bolton

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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.
Release Details
Branigan'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."
Chart Success
Branigan'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.
Awards and Achievements
Michael 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.
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.
Laura Branigan's Version-
The song was the first significant hit for Laura Branigan, which lead to her breakthrough in the music industry.
Michael Bolton's Version
Ironically, 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.
Cover Versions
After 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.
Cultural Impact
The 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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