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"I'll Never Fall in Love Again" is a song written by Lonnie Donegan and Jimmy Currie, and first released by Donegan as a single in 1962. Its most commercially successful recording was by Tom Jones in 1967. According to Jones:"I did some shows with Lonnie and we became friends.... One night he said: ‘Look, I have this song, you'd sing the pants off it. I've recorded it, but I can't really sing it. It's a sort of a rewrite of a song from the Thirties when the Depression was going on, called 'I'm Never Going To Cease My Wandering. ' I knew that song, because a lot of guys used to sing it in pubs in Wales. I went to his house in Virginia Water, and he got this record out to listen to.... With the big chorus on it, it sounded fantastic. He was singing it Lonnie Donegan style, completely different from the way I did, like somebody busking..." On first release, Tom Jones' recording reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart but was less successful in the United States where it peaked at number 49 on the Hot 100, and number 28 on the Adult Contemporary chart. As the follow-up to Jones' "Love Me Tonight", "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" was reissued in 1969 in the US, reaching number six on the Hot 100 and number one on the Adult Contemporary chart. 


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2002
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I, I who have nothing
I, I who have no one
Adore you and want you so
I'm just a no one with nothing to give you but, oh
I love you

He, he buys you diamonds
Bright, sparkling diamonds
But, believe me, dear, when I say
That he can give you the world, but he'll never love you the way
I love you

He can take you any place he wants
To fancy clubs and restaurants
But I can only watch you with
My nose pressed up against the window pane

I, I who have nothing
I, I who have no one
Must watch you go dancing by
Wrapped in the arms of somebody else when, darling, it's I
Who loves you

I love you
I love you
I love you

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Tom Jones

Sir Thomas John Woodward, OBE (born 7 June 1940), known by his stage name Tom Jones, is a Welsh singer. He became one of the most popular vocalists to emerge from the British Invasion. Since the mid-1960s, Jones has sung nearly every form of popular music – pop, rock, R&B, show tunes, country, dance, soul and gospel – and sold over 100 million records. more »

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Written by: Giulio Mogol Rapetti, Carlo Donida, Mike Stoller, Jerry Leiber

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10 facts about this song

Song Overview
"I (Who Have Nothing)" is a song covered by Welsh singer Tom Jones. It was released in 1970.
Original Composition
The song was originally composed by Italian songwriters Mogol and Carlo Donida. In English, it was rewritten by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
Multiple Covers
Before Tom Jones, the song "I (Who Have Nothing)" was covered by many artists including Ben E. King and Shirley Bassey. However, Jones' rendition has become one of the most recognized.
Personal Ranking
"I (Who Have Nothing)" was among Tom Jones' top 20 Billboard Hot 100 hits.
Global Reach
The song became a global success and was translated into various languages.
Live Performances
Jones has included this song in his concert repertoire for many years, enhancing his fame as a live performer.
Usage in Popular Culture
The song is heavily featured in popular culture including TV shows and movies. Notably, it was performed by Candice Glover in the 12th season of the well-known singing competition, "American Idol."
Inspirational
Jones' rendition of "I (Who Have Nothing)" has influenced countless artists to cover the song, demonstrating the timeless appeal of his version.
Genre
The song is classified as pop, soul, and traditional pop, highlighting Tom Jones' versatility as an artist.
Chart Performance
Investing additional life into the song, Jones' version hit #14 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the UK Singles Chart.

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