Who Needs You?

Ray Ellis Orchestra, The Four Lads

About Who Needs You?

"Who Needs You?" is a popular song with music by Robert Allen and lyrics by Al Stillman. It was published in 1956. The song was one of a large number of Stillman-Allen compositions recorded by The Four Lads. This recording was released by Columbia Records as catalog number 40811. It first reached the Billboard charts on February 2, 1957. On the Disk Jockey chart, it peaked at #9; on the Best Seller chart, at #13; on the Juke Box chart, at #17; and on the composite chart of the top 100 songs, it reached #14. The song was covered for the United Kingdom by Petula Clark. 


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Who needs you to drive me out of my mind
Who needs you, I'd like to know
Who needs you to give me chills when I'm well
How fast can a helpless heart go
I know dear I love you more than a lot
But oh what I got to go through
And so dear I guess the answer is simply
Who needs you, I do

Each time we kiss goodnight
I find that I get so excited
I can't sleep all night
I've lost my appetite
No appetite no sleep at night

Who needs you, I'd like to know
How fast can a helpless heart go
I know dear I love you more than a lot
But oh what I got to go through
And so dear I guess the answer is simply
Who needs you, who needs you, I do

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The Four Lads

The Four Lads is a popular Canadian male singing quartet. In the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, the group earned many gold singles and albums. Its million-selling signature tunes include "Moments to Remember," "Standin' on the Corner," "No, Not Much," "Who Needs You," and "Istanbul." more »

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Written by: ROBERT ALLEN, AL STILLMAN

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Who Needs You?" is a beautiful song that was recorded by Petula Clark and The Four Lads. It is originally a famous Italian song "Piccolissima Serenata" by Renato Carosone and Nicolino De Luca, which was translated to English by Al Stillman.
Record Label
The song "Who Needs You?" was released under the Columbia record label. This label has been a home for many notable artists in the past century.
Year of Release
"Who Needs You?" was released in the year 1957. This period was known for its dramatic and romantic melodies.
Vocals
Petula Clark sang the female vocals and The Four Lads were responsible for the male vocals in the song.
Chart Performance
Given the popularity, "Who Needs You?" did well on music charts, reaching number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
Collaboration
"Who Needs You?" marks one of the notable collaborations between Petula Clark, a British singer, and The Four Lads, a Canadian male singing quartet.
Song Style
The song can be classified as a pop ballad. It has a slow tempo and emphasized the vocal harmonies between Petula Clark and The Four Lads.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Who Needs You?" depict a person expressing their nonchalance and independence after a breakup.
Versatility of Petula Clark
Petula Clark was essentially a pop singer but she was known for her versatility in singing ballads, jazz, and country music. "Who Needs You?" well showcased her ability to handle different music styles.
Legacy of The Four Lads
Known for their big band style of harmony, The Four Lads became popular during the 1950s. Their collaboration on "Who Needs You?" with Petula Clark was one of their successful forays into romantic ballads.

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