I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love

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About I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love

"I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love" is a hit song written by Diane Warren and Albert Hammond for the group Chicago and recorded for their album Chicago 19 (1988), with Bill Champlin singing lead vocals. It is the first Chicago single to feature Champlin performing all lead vocals himself. The first single released from Chicago 19, it reached number three on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The B-side of the single was "I Stand Up" written by Robert Lamm and Gerard McMahon. The song was featured in the Netflix original movie Death Note, which is based on the anime of the same name.  


Year:
2002
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Thought it wouldn't matter
If we didn't stay together,
And if it was over,
Maybe it was for the better.
I was thinking I'd be alright,
'til I thought it all through.
Now I know that I ain't really living
If I have to live without you.

I don't want to live without your love,
I don't want to face the night alone.
I could never make it through my life
If I had to make it on my own.
I don't want to love nobody else,
I don't want to find somebody new.
I don't want to live without your love,
I just want to live my life with you.

Guess I had to go away,
So much I had to go through.
Guess I had to lose you
To realize how much I love you.
Can we make the fire burn again,
Burn a little stronger?
'cause I've been alone, and baby,
I can't be alone now any longer.

I don't want to live without your love,
I don't want to face the night alone.
I could never make it through my life
If I had to make it on my own.
I don't want to love nobody else,
I don't want to find somebody new.
I don't want to live without your love,
I just want to live my life with you.

Oh, if I had to make it on my own,
My life would never be the same,
My love would never be the same.
I don't want to live without your love.

[chorus repeats]

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Chicago

Chicago (i/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ or /ʃɪˈkɔːɡoʊ/) is a rock band from the city of the same name. They were originally founded as Chicago Transit Authority before shortening their name before their breakout second album. They became known for their use of horns in their songs such as 25 or 6 to 4. The band nearly split following founding member Terry Kaths death but they decided to stay together. They became known for their rock ballads throughout the 80s. The band still tours to this day. more »

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Written by: ALBERT HAMMOND, DIANE WARREN

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love" is a song by Chicago, an American rock band that was formed in 1967. The band’s original name was "The Big Thing" before they changed it to "Chicago Transit Authority" and later shortened it to "Chicago."
Album Number
This song is from Chicago’s 19th studio album, "Chicago 19." The album was released in 1988, and "I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love" was one of its biggest hits.
Songwriters
The song was written by legendary songwriter Diane Warren and producer/songwriter Albert Hammond. Both have had numerous hits over their careers with various artists.
Chart Performance
"I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love" was very successful on the charts. It peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 5 on the Adult Contemporary chart in the United States in 1988.
Sales & Certification
"I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love" wasn’t separately certified as it was part of the "Chicago 19" album. However, the album achieved Platinum certification in the United States for selling over one million copies.
Music Video
There is a music video for the song, which features the band performing in a studio. The video is characteristic of many 1980s videos with its straightforward performance style and dramatic lighting.
Personnel
The band members who performed on the track include Bill Champlin, Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Walter Parazaider, and Jason Scheff. This was one of the tracks where Scheff was the lead vocalist, as he took over from Peter Cetera who left the band after 18 albums.
Live Performances
"I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love" continues to be a staple in concert setlists for Chicago, even years after its original release.
Style & Genre
The song marked the band's transition from their earlier jazz rock style to a more mainstream adult contemporary sound, marking a major shift in their musical direction.
Record Label
"I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love" was released under the label Reprise Records, a division of Warner Music Group.

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