Because (Perry Como song)

This article is about the Perry Como song "Because". For the Beatles song of the same name, see Because (The Beatles song).

"Because" is a song with music by Guy d'Hardelot and lyrics by Edward Teschemacher, originally published in 1902.

A recording made on December 2, 1947 was a hit for Perry Como in the spring of 1948. It was released on singles as follows:

In the United States, by RCA Victor Records, as a 78rpm record (catalog number 20-2653-A) with the flip side "If You Had All the World and Its Gold." This single was released in 1949 as a 45rpm record (catalog number 47-2728).
Also in the US, by RCA Victor, as a 78rpm record (catalog number 20-3299-A), with the flip side a re-release of "Till the End of Time." This single was released in 1949 as a 45rpm record (catalog number 47-2887).
In the United Kingdom, by HMV, as a 78rpm single (catalog BD-1215), in October, 1948. The flip side was "It Only Happens When I Dance with You."

The Como recording first entered the U.S. charts on March 13, 1948 and ultimately reached No. 4 on the chart.