You're Not Alone

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About You're Not Alone

"You're Not Alone" is a song written by Jim Scott and recorded by the band Chicago for their 1988 album Chicago 19, with Bill Champlin singing lead vocals. When released as a single early the following year, the song peaked at #10 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100. There are two versions of this song. The original album version did not contain the electric guitar passages heard in the single release, which received radio and music video airplay.


Year:
1988
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I see you there, a silhouette in the moonlight;
Looks like you've given up on love.
You used to be the face in the spotlight;
Now loneliness fits you like a glove.
You walk around in your cloak of darkness,
Too blind to see the light.
Your wings are broken, now your spirit can't take flight.

You're not alone, you're not alone,
While your heart's still young and free.
You're not alone, pick up the phone
And talk to me; baby, you will see
You're not alone.

Pools of sorrow and tears of joy;
There's a broken-up girl for every broken-down boy.
But you don't want to hear it,
You like the rhythm of the blues;
want to be a sad story on the late-night news.
I don't mean to burst your bubble,
But the world's got troubles worse than you.
And everybody else out here gets lonely too.

You're not alone, you're not alone,
I've been waiting patiently.
No, you're not alone, pick up the phone
And talk to me, baby, you will see...

Although your heart is in pieces,
You can't find a reason to try.
You're not alone, while I'm still standing by.

[repeat chorus and fade]

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Chicago

Chicago (i/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ or /ʃɪˈkɔːɡoʊ/) is a rock band from the city of the same name. They were originally founded as Chicago Transit Authority before shortening their name before their breakout second album. They became known for their use of horns in their songs such as 25 or 6 to 4. The band nearly split following founding member Terry Kaths death but they decided to stay together. They became known for their rock ballads throughout the 80s. The band still tours to this day. more »

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Written by: ED FOX, ALAN ROY SCOTT

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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9 facts about this song

The Band
"You're Not Alone" is a song by Chicago, an infamous American rock band from the '70s, which is one of the longest-running and best-selling music groups of all time.
Album Release
The song is part of their 16th studio album "Chicago 19", released in 1988. This album is considered as one of the most successful ones in their late '80s period.
Track Placement
"You're Not Alone" was track number 9 in the "Chicago 19" album which had a total of 10 tracks.
Chart Rankings
The song did well on the Billboard charts; it reached #10 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, making it a Top 10 hit in its category. However, it didn't fare as well in the Billboard Hot 100 though where it reached only #78.
Writer and Producer
The song was written by Marc Beeson and John McCurry. Beeson has also written songs for other famous artists such as Reba McEntire and LeAnn Rimes.
Recording length and Format
"You're Not Alone" is recorded at a length of 3:58 minutes. The format of the original release was vinyl LP but it has also been re-released in CD and digital formats.
Music Style
This song evokes a soft rock style which was very prominent during the late 1980s. The song has a positive, uplifting message and is known for its instrumentals, showcasing the band's multi-instrumental prowess, particularly in brass and wind instruments.
Notable Performances
Despite not being one of Chicago's most well-known songs, "You're Not Alone" has been performed numerous times in their concerts in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by a variety of artists over the years, illustrating its popularity and the timeless quality of Chicago's music.

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