Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now
Patience and Prudence
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Uh huh, uh huh, gonna get along without you now Uh huh my honey, uh huh my honey, Gonna get along without you now You told me I was the neatest thing You even asked me to wear your ring You ran around with every girl in town You never cared if it got me down Uh huh, uh huh, gonna get along without you now. Uh huh my honey, uh huh my honey, Gonna get along without you now Got along without you before I met you Gonna get along without you now Gonna find somebody who's twice as cute 'Cause I didn't like you anyhow You told everybody that we were friends But this is where our friendship ends 'Cause all of a sudden you changed your tune You haven't been around since way last June. Uh huh, uh huh, gonna get along without you now. Got along without you before I met you Gonna get along without you now So long my honey Goodbye my dear Gonna get along without you now
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Written by: MILTON KELLEM
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Classic Recording"Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now" is a popular song that was first published in 1951, reaching the height of its fame with recordings by Patience and Prudence in 1956 and Teresa Brewer in 1952.
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Original ArtistAlthough the song is most often associated with Patience and Prudence and Teresa Brewer, it was actually written by Milton Kellem.
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Patience and Prudence VersionPatience and Prudence were a sister duo who were just 11 and 14 at the time they recorded the song. They are also known for their hit "Tonight You Belong to Me."
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Chart SuccessPatience and Prudence's version reached the No. 11 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, making them one of the youngest groups to have a major hit.
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Teresa Brewer VersionTeresa Brewer's version was more uptempo than Patience and Prudence's. Brewer was a major recording artist in the 1950s, known for her joyful, lively singing style.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by a number of artists in various styles. Some well-known versions include those by Skeeter Davis, Barry Sisters, and Viola Wills.
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InstrumentationThe Patience and Prudence version of the song is distinctive for its spare, minimalist arrangement, consisting mainly of guitar and the sisters' clear, ethereal harmonies.
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International InfluenceIn 1966, "Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now" was recorded by pop singer Trini Lopez and the song made it to number seven on the UK charts.
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Modern RevivalThe song was introduced to a new generation when it was used in the soundtrack for the 2012 film "Moonrise Kingdom" by director Wes Anderson.
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LongevityNearly 70 years after it was first written, "Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now" continues to be performed and recorded by artists across a wide range of genres.
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