If I Had You (1914) Irving Berlin [Audio Only] | 1965 Motown R&B Reimagining 🎤💖

If I Had You (1914) | 1965 Motown R&B Reimagining 🎤💖

Experience a soulful transformation of If I Had You, originally composed by Irving Berlin in 1914. This 1965 rendition infuses the classic tune with the rich elements of Motown R&B, featuring passionate vocals, groovy basslines, and dynamic rhythms that defined the era.

Original recording:    • If I Had You (1914)  
Lyrics
[1st verse:]
I never envied the rich millionaires
I never wanted to have what was theirs
I never bother about their affairs
As the others do
All that I want is a chance to be glad
I've grown so tired of being so sad
There's only one thing I wish that I had
That's you, just you

[Refrain:]
If I had you
To just be around when I'm blue
A "Four by Two" would be like a mansion on Fifth Avenue
I wouldn't change places with Carnegie!
And that goes for Rock'feller too!
They could keep all their troubles and "Automobubbles"
If I had you

[2nd verse:]
I never envied those rich millionaires
Who sit around in their silk-covered chairs
Any old sofa with someone who cares
It would more than do
Just you and me and I'd want nothing more
Maybe a baby to play on the floor
I'd have a whole lot to be thankful for
If I had you

✨ What to Expect:

A harmonious blend of early 20th-century melodies with 1960s Motown R&B influences
Emotive vocal delivery accompanied by soulful instrumentation
A fresh take that honors the original while embracing the vibrant essence of 1965
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