You Alone

Perry Como

About You Alone

"You Alone (Solo Tu)" is a popular song. The music was written by Robert Allen, the lyrics by Al Stillman. The song was published in 1953. The best-known recordings were made by Perry Como, who recorded the song twice, in 1953 and in 1961. The first recording, made on August 19, 1953, was released in the United States by RCA Victor with catalog number 20-5447-B (78 rpm) and 47-5447-B (45 rpm), with the flip side "Pa-Paya Mama", and reached #9 on the Billboard charts. In the United Kingdom, it was issued by HMV, as a 78rpm single (catalog number B-10624) in January, 1954 (with the flip side "Surprisin'"). The later recording, made May 17, 1961, was issued as a track on the 1961 album Sing to Me Mr. C. (RCA Victor catalog number LSP-2390 ) 


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You alone, you alone 
Are the dream I have known 
Bringing love to my lonely heart! 
 
Now there's heaven in view 
Now the dream has come true
For tonight I have you alone! 
 
Now that your eyes have told me 
You are my love my own
Come to my arms and hold me
I live for you alone! 

Solo tu, solo tu 
Sei il sogno, mio amore
Ch'era sempre nel mio cuor
Ora il sogno è vero
Perché son solo con te

(You alone, you alone) 
(Are the dream I have known)
(Bringing love to my lonely heart)
 
Now there's heaven in view 
Now the dream has come true 
For tonight I have you alone!

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Perry Como

Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century he recorded exclusively for the RCA Victor label after signing with them in 1943. "Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, sold millions of records for Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show, which set the standards for the genre and proved to be one of the most successful in television history. Como was seen weekly on television from 1949 to 1963, then continued hosting the Kraft Music Hall variety program on a monthly basis until 1967. His television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. Also a popular recording artist, Perry Como pro… more »

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Written by: A. STILLMAN, R. ALLEN

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15 facts about this song

Artist Background
Perry Como was a famous American singer and television personality whose career spanned over half a century. Known for his smooth, baritone voice, he was a popular figure in the music industry.
Song Release
The song "You Alone" by Perry Como was released in 1953.
Chart Performance
It became a significant hit for Perry Como, scaling to the 9th position on the U.S Billboard chart.
Lyrics
The song was written by Robert Allen and Al Stillman, two well-known songwriters of the time. Their lyrics, combined with Como's soothing voice, created a touching and memorable track.
Album Inclusion
"You Alone" was also included in Perry Como's album, "So Smooth", released in 1955. This album is remembered for featuring some of the singer's most popular hits.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "You Alone" are about a deep and personal love that the singer feels for someone, stating that "you alone" are the only one for him.
Classic Pop
The song falls under the genre of classic pop, typical of Perry Como’s style, and it has since been covered by a variety of artists.
Collaboration
This song is one of the numerous collaborations between Perry Como, Robert Allen, and Al Stillman. The trio had successfully worked together on many other hit songs.
Record Label
"You Alone" was released under the label RCA Victor, a flagship recording brand of Sony Music Entertainment.
Legacy
Today, "You Alone" remains one of the most well-known songs in Perry Como's extensive music repertoire. It continues to resonate with fans of traditional pop and easy listening music.
Cover versions
"You Alone" has over the years been covered by many artists including Eddie Fisher, demonstrating its influence and popularity within the music industry.
Song Recognition
While it was a popular song, "You Alone" wasn't nominated for any music awards, which was commonplace during that era as award shows like the Grammys didn't exist.
Song Duration
"You Alone" is about 2 minutes and 48 seconds long, a track length typical for songs in the 1950s.
A-side Track
The song was released as an A-side 78 RPM with the song 'Pa-Paya Mama' on the B-side.
Popularity
Despite being released in the 1950s, "You Alone" is still popular among older generations and vintage music enthusiasts today.

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