“I Don’t Want to Walk Without You” is a classic song that Barry Manilow covered, bringing new life to this timeless piece.

Release Date: 1996

Background and Inspiration

“I Don’t Want to Walk Without You” was originally written by Jule Styne and Frank Loesser in 1941 for the movie Sweater Girl. The song became a wartime standard, expressing the deep emotions of separation and longing experienced during World War II.

Barry Manilow’s version of the song appears on his album Summer of ’78, which features his interpretations of classic songs from the late 1940s and early 1950s. Manilow’s cover of “I Don’t Want to Walk Without You” captures the nostalgic essence of the original while adding his signature vocal style.

Lyrics Overview

The lyrics of “I Don’t Want to Walk Without You” are a heartfelt plea from someone who feels incomplete without their loved one. The song conveys a deep sense of longing and the emotional void left by the absence of a significant other.