Ever So Lonely
Monsoon
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Ever so lonely Ever so lonely without you Ever so lonely Sink into your eyes and all I see Love is an ocean And you for me Sink into your eyes Your eyes Are all I see Your love is an ocean An ocean refuses no river Ever so lonely An ocean refuses no river Waiting for the time when we can be alone together Alone together Eternally The ocean, the ocean Refuses no river The ocean, your ocean Refuses no river Ever so lonely Ever so lonely without you Your ocean Your ocean Refuses no river
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15 facts about this song
Genre classification"Ever So Lonely" by "Monsoon" is classified as a cross-genre record. It mixes different styles such as new wave, pop, and Indian classical music.
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Chart performanceThe song was a big hit and reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
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Unusual fusionThe song is recognized for its successful fusion of western pop with traditional Indian music, featuring sitars and tablas in a pop music format.
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Lead SingerThe track features Sheila Chandra's vocals. The singer was just 16 years old at the time of the recording and became one of the youngest female singers to have a top-20 hit in the UK.
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Band members"Monsoon" was a short-lived band composed of three members, Martin Smith, Steve Coe, and Sheila Chandra.
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LegacyEven after the disbandment of "Monsoon", lead singer Sheila Chandra pursued a successful solo career where she continued to fuse pop and Indian classical music.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are simple yet profound, conveying a sense of deep longing and loneliness. The line "ever so lonely, without you" is repeated throughout the song, looming over the music like a haunting melody.
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Reissues and covers"Ever So Lonely" has been reissued and covered multiple times since its original 1982 release, testifying to its enduring popularity.
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Music videoThe track has a visually striking music video that highlights Indian culture with scenes of dancers, singers, and bustling street scenes that transport viewers to India.
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InfluenceThe song is widely recognized as a pivotal recording in the world music movement of the 80s and 90s that sought to combine Western and non-Western music traditions in one's production and sound.
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Unique featureDespite its distinctive Indian sounds, the song is sung entirely in English, which is somewhat unique for cross-cultural music collaborations.
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Album"Ever so lonely" is the most popular song from Monsoon's only album "Third Eye," which was released in 1982.
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ProductionThe song is said to have been a complex technical achievement during that time because of its mixing of so many different sounds.
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Commercial successThe song was unusual in that it achieved commercial success despite being an experimental cross-genre piece: it remains a staple of 80s pop playlists.
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Varied reactionsThe song received mixed reactions from the music critics. Some praised its bold experimentation while others criticized it for diluting the essence of Indian classical music.
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