You're the Reason I'm Living

"You're the Reason I'm Living" is a 1963 single written and performed by Bobby Darin,^[2] from his album of the same name. Musicians on the recording session included drummer Earl Palmer.^[3]

"You're the Reason I'm Living"
Single by Bobby Darin
from the album You're the Reason I'm Living
B-side	"Now You're Gone"
Released	December 31, 1962
Recorded	1962
Studio	Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California
Genre	Country pop[1]
Length	2:29
Label	Capitol
Songwriter(s)	Bobby Darin
Producer(s)	Nick Venet
Bobby Darin singles chronology
"I Found a New Baby" (1962) "You're the Reason I'm Living" (1962) "18 Yellow Roses" (1963)

Chart performance

The single was very successful spending 2 weeks at #3 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart beginning March 16, 1963. "You're the Reason I'm Living" peaked at #9 on the Hot R&B Singles chart.^[4] In Canada the song reached #11.^[5]

Cover versions

• Elvis Presley recorded a live version of the song for 1975's "Live in Las Vegas."