"You're the Reason I'm Living"" is a 1963 single written and performed by

Bobby Darin Bobby Darin (born Walden Robert Cassotto; May 14, 1936 – December 20, 1973) was an American musician and actor. He performed jazz, pop, rock and roll, folk, swing, and country music. He started his career as a songwriter for Connie ...

, from his album of the same name. Musicians on the recording session included drummer

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Chart performance

The single was very successful spending 2 weeks at #3 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart beginning March 16, 1963. "You're the Reason I'm Living" peaked at #9 on the

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chart.

Cover versions

*Elvis Presley recorded a live version of the song for 1975's "Live in Las Vegas."

References

1963 singles Bobby Darin songs Songs written by Bobby Darin 1963 songs Capitol Records singles {{1960s-pop-song-stub