I Love You Because

Henry Strzelecki, Jim Reeves, Dean Manuel, Kenny Buttrey, Leo Jackson

About I Love You Because

"I Love You Because" is a song written and recorded by country music singer and songwriter Leon Payne in 1949. The song has been covered by several artists throughout the years, including hit cover versions by Al Martino in 1963 and Jim Reeves in 1964.


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2003
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I love you because you understand, dear
Every single thing I try to do
You're always there to lend a helping hand, dear
I love you most of all because you're you

No matter what the world may say about me
I know your love will always see me through
I love you for the way you never doubt me
But most of all I love you 'cause you're you

I love you because my heart is lighter
Every time I'm walking by your side
I love you because the future's brighter
The door to happiness, you open wide

No matter what the world may say about me
I know your love will always see me through
I love you for a hundred thousand reasons
But most of all I love you 'cause you're you

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Jim Reeves

James Travis "Jim" Reeves (August 20, 1923 – July 31, 1964) was an American country and popular music singer-songwriter. With records charting from the 1950s to the 1980s, he became well known as a practitioner of the Nashville sound (a mixture of older country-style music with elements of popular music). Known as "Gentleman Jim", his songs continued to chart for years after his death. Reeves died at age 40 in the crash of a private airplane. He is a member of both the Country Music and Texas Country Music Halls of Fame. more »

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Written by: Leon Payne

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10 facts about this song

Song Release by Leon Payne
Leon Payne, a country music singer-songwriter, originally wrote and recorded the song "I Love You Because" in 1949.
Genre
The song is classified as a Country and Western Music, a genre that originated in the Southern United States.
Jim Reeves’s Version
Country singer Jim Reeves's rendition of the song was released in 1964 and became one of the biggest hits of his career, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Al Martino’s Version
Al Martino, a pop crooner from the 1950s and 1960s, had a hit with his recording of "I Love You Because" in the UK in 1963, where it peaked at No.3 in the UK Singles Chart.
Johnny Cash’s Cover
Notably, the song has also been covered by the legendary Johnny Cash for his album ‘Sings the Songs That Made Him Famous’.
Impact
The song, "I Love You Because," has been covered by numerous artists across diverse genres, proving its wide influence and timeless appeal.
Radio Airtime
Jim Reeves's version of "I Love You Because" was more than just a hit on the Billboard charts - it remained on the playlist of many radio stations for over 40 years after its release.
Recording Technique
Jim Reeves's recording of the song was known for its "Nashville sound," a sophisticated style characterized by background vocals and strings.
Chart Success
Al Martino's rendition not only hit the UK charts but also reached the Top 10 on the US Adult Contemporary chart.
Leon Payne's Blindness
Interestingly, the song's original artist, Leon Payne, was blind from infancy. However, his condition did not stop him from pursuing a successful career in music, performing with stars such as Bob Wills and writing songs for a variety of famous artists.

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