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

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, 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 Hot R&B Singles chart. In

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the song reached #11.

Cover versions

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

References

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