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"'Without Love (There is Nothing)'" is a song written by Danny Small and originally recorded by Clyde McPhatter in 1957. McPhatter's version peaked at number six on the R&B Best Seller chart and number nineteen on 'Billboard' Hot 100.

Cover versions



Throughout the years the song has been recorded by a number of artists:

*In 1969, Tom Jones recorded the most successful charting version of the song, and it reached number five on the U.S. Hot 100 and number one on the Easy Listening chart in early 1970. In Canada, the single went to number one on the 'RPM 100' national Top Singles chart on Valentine's Day (February 14), 1970.

*In 1978, this song was covered by Filipino singer Sam Sorono (19502008) on his 'Sings Tom Jones' Greatest Hits' LP album with EMI Records.Discogs - [https://www.discogs.com/Sam-Sorono-Sing-Tom-Jones-Greatest-Hits/release/4986608 Sam Sorono Sing Tom Jones' Greatest Hits]

*In 1996 Ike Turner released an album with the title 'Without Love ... I Have Nothing'.

*Others including Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Jay and the Americans, and Oscar Toney have recorded the song.

See also



*List of RPM number-one singles of 1970

*List of number-one adult contemporary singles of 1970 (U.S.)

References



Category:1957 singles

Category:1969 singles

Category:Clyde McPhatter songs

Category:Tom Jones (singer) songs

Category:RPM Top Singles number-one singles

Category:1957 songs


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