Half As Much

Rosemary Clooney

About Half As Much

"Half as Much" is an American pop standard written by Curley Williams in 1951. It was first recorded by country music singer Hank Williams in 1952 and reached number two on the Billboard Country Singles chart. The same year, Rosemary Clooney recorded a hit version for Top 40 markets; Alma Cogan recorded another version in the United Kingdom. Since then the song has been recorded by a number of artists including Patsy Cline (1962), Ray Charles (1962), Eddy Arnold (1964), Sharon Redd (1967), Petula Clark (1974), Emmylou Harris (1992), Cake (1998), and Van Morrison (2006).  


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If you loved me half as much as I love you
You wouldn't worry me half as much as you do
You're nice to me when there's no one else around
You only build me up to let me down

If you missed me half as much as I miss you
You wouldn't stay away half as much as you do
I know that I would never be this blue
If you only loved me half as much as I love you

You're nice to me when there's no one else around
You only build me up to let me down

If you missed me half as much as I miss you
You wouldn't stay away half as much as you do
I know that I would never be this blue
If you only loved me half as much as I love you

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Rosemary Clooney

Rosemary Clooney (May 23, 1928 – June 29, 2002) was an American singer and actress. She came to prominence in the early 1950s with the novelty hit "Come On-a My House" written by William Saroyan and his cousin Ross Bagdasarian (better known as David Seville, the father figure of Alvin and the Chipmunks), which was followed by other pop numbers such as "Botch-a-Me" (a cover version of the Italian song Ba-Ba-Baciami Piccina by Alberto Rabagliati), "Mambo Italiano", "Tenderly", "Half as Much", "Hey There" and "This Ole House", although she had success as a jazz vocalist. Clooney's career languished in the 1960s, partly due to problems related to depression and drug addiction, but revived in 1977, when her White Christmas co-star Bing Crosby asked her to appear w… more »

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Written by: Curley Williams

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10 facts about this song

Composer and Writers
"Half As Much" was composed by Hank Williams, a notable figure in country music tradition.
Genre
The song was released in the genre of Country and Pop.
Eddy Arnold's Version
Eddy Arnold, "The Tennessee Plowboy" was one of the stalwarts of country music and his rendition of "Half As Much" was well-received by his fans. He was noted for his warm baritone voice that added a unique touch to the song.
Patsy Cline's Version
Patsy Cline recorded her version of "Half As Much" in 1962 as part of her album entitled "Sentimentally Yours". Cline’s emotive and powerful contralto vocals brought a depth of feeling to the song that resonated with many.
Ray Charles' Version
In 1962, Ray Charles also recorded the song. His version was incorporated into the album "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music", which is a campaign to break racial barriers in popular music during the Civil Right Movement-era.
Rosemary Clooney's Cover
Rosemary Clooney, an American singer and actress, had a hit version of "Half As Much" in 1952. It was released by Columbia Records and was number three on the UK Singles Chart.
General Reception
The song is celebrated for its poignant lyrics and has been covered by several artists across genres, testifying to its timeless appeal.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Half As Much" are about unrequited love, expressing the wish of the singer that their love interest felt 'half as much' for them as they did for them.
Other Versions
Apart from the above-discussed versions, other artists like Hank Williams Sr., George Jones, Kitty Wells, and Elvis Presley have also covered "Half As Much".
Popularity
The song has remained a favorite amongst country and pop music lovers and continues to be played and covered even today. Its enduring popularity underscores its timeless appeal and quality.

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