You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You

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About You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You

"You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You" is a popular song written by Russ Morgan, Larry Stock, and James Cavanaugh and published in 1944. The song was first recorded by Morgan and was a hit for him in 1946, reaching the No. 14 spot in the charts. It has been covered by numerous artists and is best known in versions by Dean Martin, who recorded it for Capitol Records in 1960 and Reprise Records in 1964, and by the Mills Brothers (1954). Dean Martin's 1964 version spent 9 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 25, while reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Middle-Road Singles chart, and No. 28 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade. It was the B-side to Frankie Vaughan's hit single "There Must Be a Way", which broke into the UK top ten in 1967. 


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You're nobody till somebody loves you
You're nobody till somebody cares
You might be king, you might possess, the world and its gold
But gold won't bring you happiness, when you're growing old

The world still is the same
You'll never change it
As sure as the stars shine above
You're nobody till somebody loves you
So find yourself somebody to love

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Dean Martin

Dean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995) was an American singer, film actor, television star and comedian. more »

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Written by: James Cavanaugh, Larry Stock, Russ Morgan

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10 facts about this song

Creation Details
"You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You" was not originally written by Dean Martin, but he is well known for his rendition of the song. It was penned by James Cavanaugh, Russ Morgan, and Larry Stock in 1944.
Timing of Release
Dean Martin's recording of the song was released in 1964 as part of his album, "The Door is Still Open to My Heart."
Chart Performance
This version peaked at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of Dean Martin's top hits, reflecting its immense popularity.
Genre
The song is considered to belong to the traditional pop genre but is also regarded as an iconic piece in the Great American Songbook.
Wide Recognition
Dean Martin is often recognized with this song, and it became one of his signature tunes.
Other Notable Performances
Aside from Dean Martin, other notable singers have performed renditions of "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You." These include big names like Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Louis Prima, and Michael Bublé.
Use in Media
The song has been featured in a number of films and television shows over the years across various eras, such as The Nutty Professor (1963), Dean Martin: Live from Las Vegas (2001), and more recently, in the television series Mad Men (2007).
Message
The sentiment of "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You" posits that love is the most important thing in life, as Dean Martin croons about the meaninglessness of material wealth without it.
Song Structure
The song features a repetitive structure, with the same tune and lyrics repeated with different instrumentation to give it variation and depth.
Cultural Impact
With its timeless message and classic sound, "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You" has had a significant cultural impact, being a classic staple for weddings and romantic occasions, as well as a popular choice for artists to cover or sample in their own works.

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