Without Love
Clyde McPhatter
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I awakened this morning, I was filled with despair All my dreams turned to ashes and gone, oh yeah As I looked at my life it was barren and bare Without love I've had nothing at all Without love I've had nothing Without love I've had nothing at all I have conquered the world All but one thing did I have Without love I've had nothing at all Once I had a sweetheart who loved only me There was nothing, oh that she would not give, oh no But I was blind to her goodness and I could not see That a heart without love cannot live Without love I've had nothing Without love I've had nothing at all I have conquered the world All but one thing did I have Without love I've had nothing at all
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Written by: CHUCK BUTLER, KERRIE ROBERTS, NATE SMITH
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Without Love" was released by Clyde McPhatter in 1957.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Danny Small.
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Album Inclusion"Without Love" was included in Clyde McPhatter's debut solo album, "Love Ballads," released in 1958.
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Chart AchievementsThe song reached No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 4 on the R&B chart in the United States.
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Song Versions"Without Love" has been covered by many artists, including Tom Jones, who had a UK number one hit with the song in 1969.
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Initial SuccessThe song became McPhatter's first solo hit since leaving the Drifters.
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Genre"Without Love" is a rhythm and blues ballad, which was a popular genre during the 1950s.
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Musical ArrangementThe song is noted for its lush orchestral arrangement, demonstrating McPhatter's transition from doo-wop to mainstream pop.
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In Cultural Reference"Without Love" is often cited in music histories for its influences on the development of soul and R&B music in the 1960s.
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Notable LyricsThe song's chorus, "Without love, I had nothing at all," became its most famous line, a testament to the song's passionate renditions across the years.
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Singing StyleMcPhatter's powerful and emotive vocal performance on "Without Love" is often considered one of his best, showcasing his wide vocal range and soulful interpretation.
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LegacyMore than 60 years after its release, "Without Love" remains one of Clyde McPhatter's most beloved songs and a classic of the R&B genre.
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