If I Didn't Have You
Randy Newman
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If I were a rich man With a million or two I'd live in a penthouse In a room with a view And if I were handsome, it could happen 'Cause dreams do come true I wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have you Wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have Wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have Wouldn't have nothing For years I have envied Your grace and your charm Everyone loves you, you know Yes, I know, I know, I know But I must admit it Big guy, you always come through I wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have you You and me together That's how it always should be One without the other Don't mean nothing to me Nothing to me Yes I wouldn't be nothing If I didn't have you to serve I'm just a punky little eyeball With an ugly little optic nerve Hey, I never told you this but You know sometimes I get a little blue But I wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have you Dance with me I wouldn't be nothing If I didn't have you I wouldn't know where to go Wouldn't know what to do I don't have to say it 'Cause we both know it's true I wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have I wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have I wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have you Wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have you
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Song Origin"If I Didn't Have You" is a song written, composed, and performed by Randy Newman, an American singer-songwriter, arranger, and composer.
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Album AppearanceThe song was included in the soundtrack for the animated film "Monsters, Inc.," released in 2001.
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Award RecognitionThe song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2002, serving as Newman's first Oscar win after numerous nominations over the years.
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Commercial PerformanceThough "If I Didn't Have You" wasn't released as a single, it contributed significantly to the soundtrack album's commercial success. The album reached number 6 on Billboard's Top Soundtracks chart.
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Film AssociationIn the movie "Monsters, Inc.," the song is performed as a montaged love song from Sulley and Mike to each other.
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Role of PerformerIn addition to providing the vocals for "If I Didn't Have You," Newman also served as the film's musical conductor and composer of the overall score.
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Recognition in Pop CultureBeyond its win at the Academy Awards, the song is notably recognized in pop culture because of its association with the highly successful "Monsters, Inc." which remains popular with audiences of all ages.
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Inspirational MessageThe song is often praised for its heartwarming message about the importance of friendship and love, serving as a testament to Randy Newman's knack for capturing sentiment in song.
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Song InterpretationMany interpret the song as a celebration of platonic love, highlighting the often-underrepresented love and bond between friends.
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Newman's Musical Style"If I Didn't Have You" is an exemplar of Newman's musical style, including his characteristic mix of clever wordplay and heartfelt sentiment against a backdrop of lush orchestration.
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