"I'd Never Find Another You" is a song written by

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and

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and first released by American singer

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on his album ''Bless You and 11 Other Great Hits'' in September 1961.

Billy Fury version

In December 1961, English singer

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released a cover of the song as a single. It peaked at number 5 on the ''

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'' Top 50 in January 1962 and received a

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for 250,000 sales.

Release and reception

Fury had previously covered an Orlando song, also written by Goffin and King, "

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", which was also a top-five hit. "I'd Never Find Another You" was Fury's final single of 1961, released for Christmas. The B-side, "Sleepless Nights", was written by

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and had been released by former

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lead singer Tony Williams as a single in August 1961. Both sides are backed by an orchestra directed by

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. Reviewing for '' Disc'',

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described "I'd Never Find Another You" as "a rather graceful ballad with a beat in it, the song is sung simply and warmly by Fury to a catchy accompaniment". Reviewed in ''

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'', it was described as a "medium-pace rock-cum-Latin beat

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runs behind the most attractive melody". Fury was also praised for his "versatility of tackling anything from out-and-out rock'n'roll to sentimental ballads

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has really come to the fore this year and he's now a mature, dependable artist".

Track listing

7": Decca / F 11409 # "I'd Never Find Another You" – 2:34 # "Sleepless Nights" – 2:42

Charts

Other cover versions

* In 1962, Canadian singer

Paul Anka Paul Albert Anka (born July 30, 1941) is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known for his signature hit songs including " Diana", " Lonely Boy", "Put Your Head on My Shoulder", and " (You're) Having My Baby". Anka also ...

released a cover of the song as a single, which peaked at number 106 on the ''Billboard'' Bubbling Under the Hot 100. * In 1977, Singaporean–Malaysian singer

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covered the song on her album ''Forever and Ever''. * In 2004, Irish duo Foster and Allen covered the song on their album ''Sing the Sixties''. * In 2011, Scottish singer

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covered the song on his album ''Standing Up Again''.

References

{{authority control 1961 singles 1961 songs Decca Records singles Billy Fury songs Paul Anka songs Songs with lyrics by Gerry Goffin Songs written by Carole King Song recordings produced by Mike Smith (British record producer)