Because You're Mine (song)
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"Because You're Mine" is a song written by Nikolaus Brodszky with lyrics by Sammy Cahn
taken from the 1952 musical of the same name
. It was recorded by Mario Lanza
(who starred in the film) and Nat King Cole
in two different versions, which were both released as singles in 1952. The former charted at number three, spending 24 weeks within the top 12 of the UK Singles Chart
. The latter placed three spots lower and spent only 3 weeks on the chart.
"Because You're Mine" is also the title of a duet song performed by Chanté Moore
and Bebe Winans
from the album Precious
which was released in 1992 and peaked at number one hundred and one on the Billboard 200
chart on March 20, 1993.
Sammy Cahn
Sammy Cahn was an American lyricist, songwriter and musician. He is best known for his romantic lyrics to films and Broadway songs, as well as stand-alone songs premiered by recording companies in the Greater Los Angeles Area...
taken from the 1952 musical of the same name
Because You're Mine
This article is about the 1952 musical comedy film. For other uses see Because You're Mine .Because You're Mine is a 1952 musical comedy film starring Mario Lanza. Directed by Alexander Hall, the film also stars Doretta Morrow, James Whitmore, and Dean Miller.-Plot:Opera singer superstar Renato...
. It was recorded by Mario Lanza
Mario Lanza
right|thumb|[[MGM]] still, circa 1949Mario Lanza was an American tenor and Hollywood movie star of the late 1940s and the 1950s. The son of Italian emigrants, he began studying to be a professional singer at the age of 16....
(who starred in the film) and Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole
Nathaniel Adams Coles , known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American musician who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist. Although an accomplished pianist, he owes most of his popular musical fame to his soft baritone voice, which he used to perform in big band and jazz genres...
in two different versions, which were both released as singles in 1952. The former charted at number three, spending 24 weeks within the top 12 of the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. The latter placed three spots lower and spent only 3 weeks on the chart.
"Because You're Mine" is also the title of a duet song performed by Chanté Moore
Chanté Moore
Chanté Moore is an American R&B and jazz singer.-Biography:Born to a gospel minister, she grew up singing in the church and was heavily influenced by the music of George Duke and Lee Ritenour. While in high school, she decided to make a career of singing...
and Bebe Winans
BeBe Winans
Benjamin "BeBe" Winans is a gospel and R&B singer. He is a member of the noted Winans family, most members of which are also gospel artists.-The PTL Club:...
from the album Precious
Precious (Chanté Moore album)
Precious is the debut studio album by American singer Chanté Moore, released by MCA Records on September 29, 1992 in the United States. The album featured production from Simon Law, Bebe Winans, George Duke, among others. Precious spawned four singles; including the Top 40 R&B hits Love's Taken...
which was released in 1992 and peaked at number one hundred and one on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
chart on March 20, 1993.