Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now

Patience and Prudence

About Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now

"Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now" is a popular song written by Milton Kellem, and published in 1951. Originally written in English, it has been done in several styles and tempos. The very first known recorded version was released in 1951, by Roy Hogsed. The "original" version, recorded by Teresa Brewer with Orchestra directed by Ray Bloch on January 10, 1952, was released by Coral Records as catalog number 60676 on April 5, 1952. It reached number 25 on the Billboard charts. It was done in a "Swing" style, with big band backing (including mouth harp). Patience and Prudence had more success with the song when they recorded it in 1956 reaching number 11 on the chart. This is considered the benchmark version, by which all others are judged, due to the intimate harmony of the two young singers. This version brightened the melody somewhat, and later artists followed the brighter version, as did Brewer when she recorded an album version in 1964 in a semi-Caribbean style. Two other versions hit the US chart in 1964 as sung by Tracey Dey (peaking at number 51) and Skeeter Davis (peaking at number 48). 


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1998
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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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Patience and Prudence

Patience Ann McIntyre (born August 15, 1942) and Prudence Ann McIntyre (born July 12, 1945), known professionally as Patience and Prudence, are two sisters who were a young vocal duo active from 1956 to 1964. more »

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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.
Original Artist
Although the song is most often associated with Patience and Prudence and Teresa Brewer, it was actually written by Milton Kellem.
Patience and Prudence Version
Patience 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."
Chart Success
Patience 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.
Teresa Brewer Version
Teresa 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.
Cover Versions
The 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.
Instrumentation
The Patience and Prudence version of the song is distinctive for its spare, minimalist arrangement, consisting mainly of guitar and the sisters' clear, ethereal harmonies.
International Influence
In 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.
Modern Revival
The song was introduced to a new generation when it was used in the soundtrack for the 2012 film "Moonrise Kingdom" by director Wes Anderson.
Longevity
Nearly 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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