A House Is Not a Home

Burt Bacharach

About A House Is Not a Home

A House Is Not a Home is a 1964 drama film loosely based on the 1953 autobiography by madam Polly Adler. The film stars Shelley Winters, Robert Taylor, Cesar Romero, and Kaye Ballard. Raquel Welch made her film debut in a small role as a call girl. The song written for the film by Burt Bacharach and Hal David has become a standard.


Year:
1996
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A chair is still a chair
Even when there's no one sitting there
But a chair is not a house
And a house is not a home
When there's no one there to hold you tight
And no one there you can kiss good night

A room is still a room
Even when there's nothing there but gloom
But a room is not a house
And a house is not a home
When the two of us are far apart
And one of us has a broken heart

Now and then I call your name
And suddenly your face appears
But it's just a crazy game
When it ends it ends in tears

Darling, have a heart
Don't let one mistake keep us apart
I'm not meant to live alone. turn this house into a home
When I climb the stair and turn the key
Oh, please be there still in love with me

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Burt Bacharach

Burt F. Bacharach ( /ˈbækəræk/ BAK-ə-rak; born May 12, 1928) is an American pianist, composer and music producer. He is known for his popular hit songs and compositions from the mid-1950s through the 1980s, with lyrics written by Hal David, as part of the duo Bacharach and David. Many of their hits were produced specifically for, and performed by, Dionne Warwick. Following on with the initial success of this collaboration, Bacharach went on to produce hits with Dusty Springfield, Bobbie Gentry, Jackie DeShannon and others. more »

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Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"A House Is Not a Home" was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1964.
Song Inspiration
The song was written for the 1964 film version of the play "A House is not a Home", which is based on the life of then-famous madam Polly Adler.
Noted Performer
Singer Dionne Warwick is most noted for performing this song and it became one of her signature songs.
Chart Statistics
Dionne Warwick's version of "A House Is Not a Home" reached number 71 on the Billboard US Chart.
Grammy Nominations
The song was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1965.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by many artists, notably Luther Vandross, Barbra Streisand, and Dusty Springfield.
Famous Version
Luther Vandross’ version, released in 1981, was also highly popular and is often considered one of the definitive versions of the song.
TV Appearances
Glee, the American musical TV show featured the song in its first season (2009), performed by Chris Colfer and Cory Monteith.
Musicianship
The song is reputed for its complex chord structure and multiple modulations.
Song Lyrics
"A House Is Not a Home", is characterized by its poignant lyrics, reflecting on the difference between a house and a home, suggesting that a "home" requires the presence and love of people.
Prolific Duo
"A House is Not a Home" is one of the many successful collaborations between Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who have penned many memorable songs, including "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" and "What the World Needs Now is Love".

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