Without Her
Glen Campbell
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I spend the night in a chair thinkin' she'll be there but she never comes And then I wake up and wiped the sleep from my eyes And I rise to face another day without her It's just no good anymore when you walk through the door of an empty room And then you go inside and sat at the table for one It's no fun when you spend the day without her We burst the pretty baloon it took us to the Moon Such a beautiful thing bit it's ended now But it sounds like a lie if I say I'd rather die than live without her [ ac.guitar - strings ] I spend the night in a chair...
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Written by: HARRY NILSSON
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Authors and Performers"Without Her" is a popular song written by Harry Nilsson.
- The song has been recorded by several artists, including Blood, Sweat & Tears, Glen Campbell, and Harry Nilsson himself.
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Song DetailsThe song was first recorded and released by Nilsson in 1967 on his album "Pandemonium Shadow Show".
- The song is 2:17 minutes long.
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Blood, Sweat & Tears" VersionThe band Blood, Sweat & Tears covered the song on their self-titled album in 1968.
- This version incorporated the band's signature brass sound and a more soulful rendition than the original.
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Glen Campbell's VersionGlen Campbell's version of "Without Her" was featured on his album "By the Time I Get to Phoenix", also released in 1967.
- Campbell's rendition of the song featured his signature country-pop sound.
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Harry Nilsson's Signature Song"Without Her" is considered one of Nilsson's signature songs.
- Nilsson's version of the song has been featured in various film soundtracks and TV series.
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Song GenreThe song falls under the baroque pop genre, characterized by its elaborate production style and use of classical music elements.
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Song Influence"Without Her" has been influential in pop music with its wide variety of cover versions, showcasing the song's versatility across different musical styles.
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Song RecognitionRolling Stone magazine ranked Nilsson's "Pandemonium Shadow Show" album, which included "Without Her", at number 84 in its list of the 100 greatest debut albums of all time.
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Personal TouchHarry Nilsson reportedly wrote "Without Her" after his relationship with his first wife ended, which gave an emotional depth to the song.
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Featured in FilmsThe song was used in the soundtrack of the 2002 film "A Guy Thing" and the 2014 film "Serena", displaying its enduring appeal.
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