Sedaka wrote his 1959 hit "Oh! Carol" about his then-girlfriend, Carol Klein, later to become Carole King. In 1963, King released a humorous answer entitled "Oh Neil".
The Laughter In the Rain Songfacts says Sedaka's hits dried up when The Beatles arrived, but then he teamed up with the lyricist Philip Cody and had a a number 1 hit with "Laughter In The Rain." It re-ignited Sedaka's career and he had 6 more Top-40 hits in America by 1977.
Sedaka's voice is in the tenor range.
All I Need Is You
Neil Sedaka Lyrics
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Your sweet kiss is wealth untold.
I don't need the sunshine in the sky,
There is sunshine in your eyes.
When you hold me oh so near,
Nothing more can matter, dear.
Oh, all I need is you.
The world becomes a magic place.
When you hold me, church bells ring,
When I kiss you, angels sing.
can't you see I love you so,
Say you'll never let me go.
Oh, all I need is you.
Oh darling please believe me,
My love is not a lie,
For if you ever leave me,
Then I would die.
Hold me tight and hold me fast,
Say your love will always last.
Darling never set me free,
Please don't take your love from me.
what's the sky without the moon above,
What am I without your love.
Oh, all I need is you.
In this song, Neil Sedaka expresses his deep and unwavering love for his significant other. He starts off by saying that he does not need material things like money or gold, as his partner's sweet kiss is worth more than any wealth that money can bring. He goes on to say that even the brilliance of the sun pales in comparison to the sunshine that he sees in her eyes. When she is close to him, nothing else matters because she fulfills him completely.
In the chorus, he describes his partner's love as magical and transformative. When he is in her arms, the world becomes a beautiful and enchanting place. He feels as though church bells are ringing and angels are singing when he is with her. He implores her not to leave him, as his love for her is not a lie but a truth that he has no control over. He realizes that without her, his life loses its meaning, and even the sky seems dull without her presence. The song ends with a profound acknowledgement that all he needs is her in his life.
Overall, the lyrics of the song convey a deep sense of love and devotion that transcends physical and material needs. Sedaka beautifully captures the essence of true love, which often goes beyond words and logical explanations.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need money, I don't need gold,
I value your affection more than wealth and material possessions.
Your sweet kiss is wealth untold.
Your love is priceless, and your kisses fill me with joy and contentment.
I don't need the sunshine in the sky,
The brightness of your loving gaze brings me more warmth and light than the sun.
There is sunshine in your eyes.
Your eyes radiate warmth, kindness, and love that fills my heart with happiness.
When you hold me oh so near,
The bond we share when we are close fills me with a sense of love and security.
Nothing more can matter, dear.
When I'm with you, nothing else seems important, because having you in my life is all that matters to me.
Oh, all I need is you.
You are my everything, and I could not ask for anything more.
When I'm lost in your embrace,
Feeling your arms around me is like being in a magical world where nothing else exists except us.
The world becomes a magic place.
When we are together, the ordinary world becomes extraordinary, and everything seems more beautiful and enchanting.
When you hold me, church bells ring,
Your embrace fills me with joy and hope, like the sound of church bells ringing in celebration.
When I kiss you, angels sing.
Your kisses are heavenly, and they make me feel like I'm in the presence of angels who are singing of our love.
Can't you see I love you so,
I hope you realize how much I love and cherish you.
Say you'll never let me go.
Please promise me that you'll never leave my side, and that we'll always be together.
Oh, all I need is you.
You are the missing piece in my life, and with you by my side, I have everything I need.
Oh darling please believe me,
I hope you trust and believe me when I say these words of love to you.
My love is not a lie,
My feelings for you are genuine, and I mean every word I say.
For if you ever leave me,
The mere thought of losing you fills me with sadness and despair.
Then I would die.
My life without you would be meaningless and empty, and I cannot imagine living it without you.
Hold me tight and hold me fast,
I crave your embrace and the stability I feel when I am held by you.
Say your love will always last.
Please assure me that our love will endure through all of life's challenges and trials.
Darling never set me free,
I hope you never let me go, and that we can always be together, bound by our love for one another.
Please don't take your love from me.
I cannot bear the thought of living without your love, so I hope you will always stay by my side.
What's the sky without the moon above,
Your love is like the moon that brightens up my existence and illuminates my life with its beauty.
What am I without your love.
Without your love, I am incomplete and lost, and nothing else in my life holds any meaning or purpose.
Oh, all I need is you.
You are my one true love, and with you by my side, I have everything I'll ever need.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, NEIL SEDAKA
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lateforbreakfast
A great Sedaka number, Neil could rock and balladeer and write his own material with howard Greenfield. great talent
Amado Bustamante
I love the song , an all-time favorite !!
john nieto cuellar
hermosa cancion del gran neil sedaka amo sus canciones
Adrian Jorge Noé
Escuchando este tema de Neil Sedaka y Diana de Paul Anka, tienen un parecido demasiado "evidente". Paul Anka publicó Diana en 1957 (aunque ya la tenía compuesta con anterioridad), Sedaka la hizo en 1958, por lo tanto es evidente que aunque le haya cambiado algunos compases, se basó en Diana...........
mrob75
every track on this album is a winner....
Frazer Spence. Pure Blood.
He definitely did some great songs in the 50s.
Andre Biber
So great 🥰😁
Adrian Reyna
Although Paul Anka was the first with his hit "Diana", I prefer Neil Sedaka's version "All i need is you", the arrangements are much better, and above all, Neil has an exquisite voice and an unmatched interpretation. I stay with Neil's version
mutleybird
The description points out the first RCA session, but leaves out the actual important part: King Curtis on tenor sax ; Everett Barksdale on Danelectro 6-string bass/baritone ; Kenny Burrell on regular guitar ; Milt Hinton on upright bass ; Ernie Hayes on organ ; and Sticks Evans on drums.
STANLEY ARTINGER
JUST LISTENED TO NEIL'S RADIO SHOW ON SIRIUS/XM AND HE PLAYED THIS SONG. HE WAS VERY PROUD OF IT. GLAD TO HEAR IT AGAIN ON YOU TUBE!