Vikki Carr’s Captivating Performance of “It Must Be Him”

“It Must Be Him” is a popular song recorded by Vikki Carr in 1967. The song was originally written in French as “Seul Sur Son Étoile” by Gilbert Bécaud and Maurice Vidalin. The English lyrics were written by Mack David, and the song was subsequently translated into English for Vikki Carr’s version.

“It Must Be Him” is a dramatic ballad where the narrator expresses intense emotions upon hearing that her former lover is getting married. The lyrics convey a mix of heartbreak and resignation as the narrator realizes that the man she loves has found someone else.

Vikki Carr’s powerful and emotional delivery of the song, along with its poignant lyrics, struck a chord with listeners. The song became a major hit for Carr, reaching the top of the adult contemporary charts and peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.

“It Must Be Him” remains one of Vikki Carr’s most well-known and enduring songs, capturing the essence of 1960s pop ballads with its heartfelt lyrics and Carr’s emotive vocal performance.