More than five decades after Badfinger first released "Without You," Steelheart has shared a new version of the classic rock ballad.
Released on July 10, the recording features frontman Miljenko Matijevic alongside a 40-piece orchestra. According to Blabbermouth, Matijevic considers it the most emotional vocal performance he has ever recorded.
Although Steelheart's version is only now being released, Matijevic originally recorded it in 1996. The track remained unreleased for 30 years before the singer decided it was finally time for fans to hear it.
"Without You" was written by Badfinger members Pete Ham and Tom Evans and first appeared on the band's 1970 album No Dice. The original recording was never released as a single, but the song later became a major hit through versions by Harry Nilsson and Mariah Carey.
Nilsson's 1971 recording reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, turning the song into an international success. More than two decades later, Carey's version topped charts across Europe and introduced "Without You" to another generation of listeners.
Steelheart's new release arrives as the band continues revisiting its own past. The group recently launched its SteelHeart 30 campaign, which includes re-recorded songs, remixes, orchestral performances and a limited run of signed vinyl records.
The band's self-titled debut album was released in 1990 and reached No. 40 on the Billboard 200. It featured songs including "I'll Never Let You Go (Angel Eyes)" and "She's Gone," which became one of Steelheart's biggest international hits.
Matijevic has remained active in music well beyond Steelheart's early success. He provided the singing voice for Mark Wahlberg's character in the 2001 film Rock Star and later performed with Doors members Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger. He is also working on a new hard rock project with guitarist Niclas Engelin.
Steelheart's release gives "Without You" another interpretation 56 years after Badfinger first recorded it. With Matijevic's vocals backed by a full orchestra, the band has finally shared a performance that had been waiting three decades to be heard.
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