A House Is Not a Home
Burt Bacharach
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A chair is still a chair Even when there's no one sitting there But a chair is not a house And a house is not a home When there's no one there to hold you tight And no one there you can kiss good night A room is still a room Even when there's nothing there but gloom But a room is not a house And a house is not a home When the two of us are far apart And one of us has a broken heart Now and then I call your name And suddenly your face appears But it's just a crazy game When it ends it ends in tears Darling, have a heart Don't let one mistake keep us apart I'm not meant to live alone. turn this house into a home When I climb the stair and turn the key Oh, please be there still in love with me
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Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"A House Is Not a Home" was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1964.
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Song InspirationThe song was written for the 1964 film version of the play "A House is not a Home", which is based on the life of then-famous madam Polly Adler.
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Noted PerformerSinger Dionne Warwick is most noted for performing this song and it became one of her signature songs.
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Chart StatisticsDionne Warwick's version of "A House Is Not a Home" reached number 71 on the Billboard US Chart.
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Grammy NominationsThe song was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1965.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists, notably Luther Vandross, Barbra Streisand, and Dusty Springfield.
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Famous VersionLuther Vandross’ version, released in 1981, was also highly popular and is often considered one of the definitive versions of the song.
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TV AppearancesGlee, the American musical TV show featured the song in its first season (2009), performed by Chris Colfer and Cory Monteith.
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MusicianshipThe song is reputed for its complex chord structure and multiple modulations.
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Song Lyrics"A House Is Not a Home", is characterized by its poignant lyrics, reflecting on the difference between a house and a home, suggesting that a "home" requires the presence and love of people.
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Prolific Duo"A House is Not a Home" is one of the many successful collaborations between Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who have penned many memorable songs, including "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" and "What the World Needs Now is Love".
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