Keith Urban - "Without You"
By: Matt Bjorke
If there ever was a song on Keith Urban’s Get Closer that suits Keith Urban and his life with wife Nicole Kidman, it would be this song. Written by Dave Pahanish and Joe West as an ode to Dave’s own wife and what she’s meant to him in his life, “Without You” feels like it was written for Keith, with lyrics in the chorus saying “The Travling/The Singing/It don’t mean nothin’ without you/the fast cars/the guitars/they are all just second to/this life/this love that you and I’ve been dreamin’ of for so long/it’d all be as good as gone/without you.
The production is simple, with banjo, acoustic percussion, bass and acoustic guitars providing the melody the heft it needs while Glen Duncan’s fiddle weaves in and out behind the verses and gets a fantastic solo. This song is undoubtedly one of the most ‘country’ ballads or songs that Keith Urban has released in years and with the understated production (which could’ve very easily been bombastic in other artists hands) never gets in the way of the simple and devotional lyrics.
Keith Urban is often at his best in intimate moments like this and “Without You” feels like it was ripped from his life, even though he didn’t write it. Thanks to Emily West sharing Dave Pahanish’s Dave Pahanish singer/songwriter album, Keith recorded this song. It is one of my favorite songs on Dave’s own album (which is full of hits, including “American Ride” and “Do You Believe Me Now”) and it instantly became one of my favorite songs from KU’s own record and one that should have no problem racing up the charts and becoming a wedding anthem this summer.
Listen: "Without You"
Lyrics: "Without You"
READER'S COMMENTS
Nancy says:
Posted: Thursday, February 3, 2011
"Without You" is definitely one of the best songs that Keith has ever recorded. His voice is so beautiful on this very simple, but heart-filling song. In fact, I have never heard Keith better than on this whole album. I love every song on "Get Closer".
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Posted: Thursday, February 3, 2011
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Joy says:
Posted: Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Keith Urban is a master musician...and his voice soars with passion as he shares the true emotions of love in this pure and honest song by Dave Pahanish and Joe West. "Without You" relates totally to Keith's life as well, just as it can to anyone else who recognizes the joys of love.
Kim says:
Posted: Wednesday, February 2, 2011
This song represents Keith's love w/his family...I think it also touches all his fan's hearts :)
Jen says:
Posted: Wednesday, February 2, 2011
This is a great song. Not complicated but very very pretty and catchy. One of my favorites on the CD.
Sue Ann says:
Posted: Wednesday, February 2, 2011
You bet I think it's a hit. He didn't write it, but it sure is about his life. I love the song, love the singing and the acoustic guitar. Great song!
Bea says:
Posted: Wednesday, February 2, 2011
This was one of my favorite songs from the Deluxe version of Get Closer. I've loved it from the first listen. Keith's voice just shines in this simply done, passionate song. I, too, hope radio will show it some love and shoot it right up the charts.
Alice says:
Posted: Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Love 'Without You' it is a beautiful song and Keith's vocasl are amazing. Such a beautiful, passionate voice. The song does relate to Keith but also to anyone who truly loves.You could replace guitars and fast cars to anything in your life!
ashley says:
Posted: Wednesday, February 2, 2011
This is an awesome song! So simple yet so great! Love the sound of it and his vocals are at his best! Can't wait to hear it on the radio!
Jolene says:
Posted: Wednesday, February 2, 2011
I love this song Without You! In fact I love the whole Get Closer CD!! It's my favorite but they are all my favorites!!!
Gloria says:
Posted: Tuesday, February 1, 2011
I love this song and the simplicity of it. This is truly Keith's life in a nutshell. He has so much passion in his voice. I hope radio will show it some love.
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