Just When I Needed You Most
Randy VanWarmer
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You packed in the morning, I stared out the window And I struggled for something to say You left in the rain without closing the door I didn't stand in your way But I miss you more than I missed you before And now where I'll find comfort, god knows 'Cause you left me just when I needed you most Left me just when I needed you most Now most every morning, I stare out the window And I think about where you might be I've written you letters that I'd like to send If you would just send one to me 'Cause I need you more than I needed before And now where I'll find comfort, God knows 'Cause you left me just when I needed you most Left me just when I needed you most You packed in the morning, I stared out the window And I struggled for something to say You left in the rain without closing the door I didn't stand in your way Now I love you more than I loved you before And now where I'll find comfort, God knows 'Cause you left me just when I needed you most Oh yeah, you left me just when I needed you most You left me just when I needed you most
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Written by: Randy Van Warmer
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Just When I Needed You Most" was released in 1979.
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AlbumThe song is from Randy VanWarmer's third album, "Warmer."
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Billboard RankingThe song topped the Billboard Hot 100 and ascended to number four in the US.
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Genre ClassificationIt falls under the Soft Rock genre.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by VanWarmer's heartbreak when his girlfriend moved away.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists in multiple languages, including Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette.
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Certifications"Just When I Needed You Most" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1979 for sales of more than a million copies.
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Songwriting ProcessVanWarmer wrote "Just When I Needed You Most" when he was just 18 years old.
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Chart Success in Other CountriesThis song also achieved success overseas, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart.
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Posthumous RecognitionAfter VanWarmer's death in 2004, the song gained renewed popularity.
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Use in Pop Culture"Just When I Needed You Most" has been used in several films and television series, notably 'Superbad' and 'Family Guy'.
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Collaborative SongwritingRichard E. Carpenter, a British musician, helped to co-write the song.
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MV settingsThe music video for the song was set in a winter season to showcase the theme of loneliness.
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Musical ArrangementNotably, the song features an autoharp played by John Sebastian of The Lovin' Spoonful.
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Unusual InstrumentDespite being a soft rock song, "Just When I Needed You Most" is known for its prominent autoharp arrangement.
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