"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. The best known version was Dean Martin's, which was released in 1960 and reissued in 1964.
Dean Martin cover version The best known is the version by Dean Martin, who recorded it for Capitol Records in 1960 () and Reprise Records in 1964 (). Dean Martin's 1964 version spent 9 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 25,Dean Martin - Chart History - The Hot 100, Billboard.com. Accessed September 21, 2016. while reaching No. 1 on Billboards Middle-Road Singles chart,Dean Martin - Chart History - Adult Contemporary, Billboard.com. Accessed September 21, 2016."Middle-Road Singles", Billboard, January 30, 1965. p. 28. Accessed September 21, 2016. and No. 28 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade. Chart No. 411. The cover was used as part of the soundtrack in Martin Scorsese's 1995 movie Casino.
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Other notable versions Dinah Washington's 1962 single was praised by Billboard magazine. Ray Price covered the song in 1986, and the single peaked at number 60 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Frank Sinatra and Billy May collaborated to create a notable rendition for Sinatra's 1961's "Swing Along With Me", his second studio album on his own Reprise label.
See also List of number-one adult contemporary singles of 1965 (U.S.)
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