Who did "You're my everything" originally?

[BrunoRepublic]

This might be a really stupid question, but...



Who did the original version of this song? I've been restoring El Coco's "Cocomotion" LP, which ends with their version of it. It's quite nice, and I was under the impression that this was a fairly well-known song. I'm sure I've heard it before... but I haven't been able to find the lyrics to it, or even who performed it originally.



Anyone have a clue? The only thing I have to go on is that the writing credit goes to Dee Erwin, which hasn't turned up much...

[Anonymous]

I believe Santa Ezmeralda featuring Larry Gomez

[Jahroots]

I'm the same guy who replied to your question originally (post - registration!)



I used to have a good solo album by Leroy Gomez called Gypsy Woman or something. It has a nice slow song as well called Lady Let Me Change Your Mind

[maarten]

Hey Graham - my Santa Esmeralda 7" of "Don't let me be misunderstood" (1977) has "You're my everything" on the flip side.

[NickNack]

Sorry guys, but the lyrics of the song by Santa Esmeralda aren't the same as "You're My Everything" by El Coco.



Graham, if this is the same Dee Erwin (a/k/a DiFosco Ervin; Dee Irwin) that was a member of the old R&R group, The Pastels, then he might have written this song. I was searching the net about this because it caught my interest when I read your question. Trouble is, I can't find anyone else singing Dee Erwin's lyrics.



Just a footnote: My favorite "You're My Everything" is by The Temptations.