I'd Be Nowwhere Without You

Recorded for Venture Records in 1969, I'd Be Nowhere Today was performed by The Nu People and written by Bob Simpson and Mark Chover. The original single, issued as Venture VE-638, credits Mike Theodore and Dennis Coffey with production. Released in 1969 on Venture Records, I'd Be Nowhere Today was a relatively obscure American single distinguished by its driving rhythm and energetic arrangement. The recording circulated primarily as a collectable 45 rpm release rather than a mainstream chart hit. The recording gained renewed recognition through its inclusion in Brainfreeze, the influential 1999 DJ mix by DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist, which showcased rare original 45 rpm records. San Francisco group Monophonics subsequently recorded a cover titled I'd Be Nowhere Today, introducing the composition to another generation of listeners.