You Made Me Love You
Al Jolson
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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 want 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 You made me feel so bad You made me cry 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 Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme what I cry for You know you've got the brand of kisses That I'd die for You know you made me love you You made me cry 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 Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme what I cry for You know you've got the brand of kisses That I'd die for You know you made me love you
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Written by: ROBERT M. MERKIN, COLIN ROMOFF, ROGER EDENS, JAMES V. JIMMY MONACO, JOSEPH MCCARTHY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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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.
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ComposersIt was composed by James Vincent Monaco, and the lyrics were written by Joseph McCarthy.
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Al Jolson's versionAl Jolson was one of the early performers of the song. He recorded his version in 1913, the same year it was written.
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Instant SuccessfulJolson's recording became very popular and helped to set the standard for covers of the song.
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Judy Garland's versionJudy Garland performed a unique version of the song in 1937 in the film "Broadway Melody of 1938."
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Garland’s Special LyricsGarland's version had special lyrics written especially for her performance by Roger Edens.
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A Tribute SongThese special lyrics transformed the song into a tribute to Clark Gable, a major movie star of the time.
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Winning AudienceGarland performed the song at Gable's birthday party, winning over not only Gable but the entire audience.
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Garland's RecordingGarland recorded her version of the song in 1937, and it was released as a single by Decca Records.
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Universal AppealDespite the differences in their versions, both Jolson and Garland helped to make "You Made Me Love You" a universally recognized standard.
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Continue PopularityThe popularity of "You Made Me Love You" has endured, with numerous artists covering the song in the decades since its original release.
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Song LegacyThe 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.
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Featured in MoviesApart 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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