Solitaire
Laura Branigan
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I still remember how much I used to need you Tried so hard to please you, but you didn't need me You knew I loved you, knew I always would be there You just did what you wanted, you didn't care All the cards were held by you There was nothin' I could do All those nights I sat alone, starin' at the telephone Wonderin' were you ever comin' home Solitaire, it got so lonely Solitaire, no one to hold me Where were you when I played solitaire? It took some time but I stopped thinkin' about you Started livin' without you, now look who's back here You've had a change of heart, well, mine just couldn't wait, no no You found out you loved me just a little too late Once the cards were held by you Now there's nothin' you can do All those nights you sit alone, starin' at the telephone Wonderin' if I'm ever comin' home Solitaire, see what it's like now Solitaire, to cry all night now Solitaire, see how it feels to bear Solitaire, it gets so lonely Solitaire, you want to hold me Don't wait up, 'cause babe, I won't be there Solitaire, solitaire, solitaire Solitaire, see what it's like now Solitaire, to cry all night now Solitaire, see how it feels to bear Solitaire, it gets so lonely Solitaire, you want to hold me Don't wait up, 'cause babe, I won't be there Solitaire (solitaire, solitaire)
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Written by: MARTINE CLEMENCEAU, DIANE WARREN
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Realsongs
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Solitaire" is a pop song, showcasing Laura Branigan's powerful vocal abilities.
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Release Datethe song was released as a single in 1983.
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Album Information"Solitaire" appeared on Branigan's second album, "Branigan 2."
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Chart AchievementThe song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Branigan's top ten hits.
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Cover VersionOriginally, "Solitaire" was a French song, and it was Laura Branigan who brought it to the English-speaking audience.
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Song WritersThe song was written by Martine Clémenceau and Diane Warren.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Solitaire" was directed by Grammy-nominated director William Friedkin, famous for directing The Exorcist and The French Connection.
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Award NominationLaura Branigan's performance of "Solitaire" earned her a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female at the 26th Grammy Awards in 1984.
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Other VersionsSeveral artists have since covered "Solitaire," including Marti Webb and Sheryl Crow.
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LegacyBranigan's rendition of "Solitaire" is considered a classic in the 80s pop music scene, and it's still popular among her fans.
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