Born to Be With You

Anne Murray

About Born to Be With You

"Born to Be with You" is a song written by Don Robertson. It was published in 1956. The original and biggest hit version (#5 on the pop charts) was by The Chordettes in 1956. In 1968, Sonny James recorded a version of the song which reached number one on the country charts. In the Chordettes version, because of the short verses, the Chordettes hum two choruses in-between the verses, while in the second humming chorus, a whistling of composer Don Robertson, is heard playing a counterpoint melody. Several disc jockeys wrongly fade the song out when the bass guitar plays a rumba rhythm that seems to fade out, however, following a brief pause, the Chordettes sing a harmonic variation Capella of the word "AMEN". Bing Crosby recorded the song in 1956 for use on his radio show and it was subsequently included in the box set The Bing Crosby CBS Radio Recordings (1954-56) issued by Mosaic Records (catalog MD7-245) in 2009. In 1973, Dave Edmunds had a UK Top 5 hit with the song, using his then popular "wall of sound" technique, borrowed from Phil Spector. Steel-string acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke included his rendition of the song on his 1974 album, Ice Water. 


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1993
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By your side, satisfied through and through
'Cause I was born to be with you.

Wondrously, love can see, so I knew
That I was born to be with you.

Do I find peace of mind, yes I do
'Cause I was born to be with you.

All life through, yes I was born to be with you

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Anne Murray

Morna Anne Murray CC ONS (born June 20, 1945) is a multiple award-winning Canadian singer in pop, country and adult contemporary music whose albums have sold over 54 million copies worldwide as of 2012. more »

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Written by: DON ROBERTSON

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12 facts about this song

Artist Interpretation
"Born to Be With You" is a song that has been interpreted by various artists including Anne Murray, Dave Edmunds, Dion, Leo Kottke, Sandy Posey, Sonny James, and The Chordettes.
Original Version
Originally, the song was recorded by The Chordettes in 1956, a popular female harmonizing quartet of the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Chart Success
The Chordettes' version of the song peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Top 100 chart in 1956.
Dion's Interpretation
Dion's version of “Born to Be With You” was recorded in 1975, but it wasn't very popular in the United States. It became a hit in the UK however, peaking at number 5 on the UK album chart.
Unconventional Production by Phil Spector
The 1975 Dion's album version was produced by legendary music producer Phil Spector, renowned for his Wall of Sound production formula.
Dave Edmunds' Cover
British rock musician Dave Edmunds covered the song in his 1987 compilation album "I Hear You Rockin.”
Anne Murray's Rendition
Canadian country and pop singer Anne Murray also covered "Born to Be With You" for her 2002 album "Country Croonin."
Leo Kottke's Version
American acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke also recorded an instrumental version of the song for his 1976 album, "Leo Kottke."
Sandy Posey's Cover
"Born to Be With You" was also covered by American popular singer Sandy Posey in 1969.
Sonny James' Interpretation
Country music singer Sonny James also covered the song. His version reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1968.
Lasting Influence
Despite its original release more than 60 years ago, "Born to Be With You" continues to be a popular choice among artists for cover releases, reflecting its enduring influence and appeal.
Different Styles
It's interesting to note how different artists from various music genres have brought their own unique interpretation to "Born to Be With You," ranging from country and rock to pop and acoustic instrumental versions.

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