Petula Clark – I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love

About the song

“I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love” is a memorable single from 1966, performed by the renowned singer Petula Clark. Written by Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent, this song reflects the personal and emotional experiences of its creators, who were romantically involved at the time. Their feelings and relationship deeply influenced the heartfelt lyrics and melody of the song.

Petula Clark, a beloved figure in the music world, has often expressed her fondness for “I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love.” Along with another hit, “Don’t Sleep in the Subway,” she considers it one of her personal favorites. In a 2017 interview with the Montreal Gazette, Clark shared that she still performs the song with great enthusiasm and joy.

The recording took place at Pye Studios in Marble Arch, featuring talented musicians like guitarist Big Jim Sullivan and the vocal group The Breakaways. The song was first introduced to the public on Clark’s BBC variety series, “This Is Petula Clark.”

“I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love” achieved notable success, reaching #6 on the UK Singles Chart and #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It also made an impact on the US Easy Listening chart, where it became Clark’s first single to hit #1. The song resonated with audiences beyond these charts, enjoying success in Australia, New Zealand, and Rhodesia. In Germany, it reached the charts twice, first in English and later in a German translation titled “So wunderbar verliebt zu sein.”

This song remains a testament to Petula Clark’s enduring appeal and the timeless quality of her music.

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Lyrics

You’re the only one that I rely on
A shoulder there for me to cry on
And the hours alone that I’m without you
All I ever do is think about you

No one knows that you’re so understanding
Even though my love is so demanding
Every time you look at me
Then you’ll know we’ll both agree
That no other love could be

I couldn’t live without your love
Now, I know you’re really mine
I gotta have you all the time

Didn’t like you much when I first met you
But somehow, I couldn’t quite forget you
Said you didn’t want a friend or lover
That your life was happy with another

But as time went by, my love grew stronger
Knew that I just couldn’t wait any longer
For I couldn’t let you go
And I had to tell you so
That I loved you, then you’d know

I couldn’t live without your love
Now, I know you’re really mine
I gotta have you all the time

Now, the tears are gone and I’m not cryin’
When you say you love me, you’re not lyin’
So, when people want to stare
I know I don’t really care
Just as long as you are there

I couldn’t live without your love
Now, I know you’re really mine
I gotta have you all the time

I couldn’t live without your love
Now, I know you’re really mine
I gotta have you all the time