Solitaire

Laura Branigan

About Solitaire

"Solitaire" is a song by American singer Laura Branigan. Written by Martine Clémenceau and Diane Warren, produced by Jack White and Robbie Buchanan, it was released in March 1983 as the lead single from Branigan's second studio album, Branigan 2 (1983).


Year:
1983
4:07
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#2

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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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Laura Branigan

Laura Ann Branigan (July 3, 1952 – August 26, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter and actress. She is best known for her 1982 Platinum-certified hit "Gloria" and for the number-four single "Self Control". Branigan is also remembered for the Top 10 "Solitaire" and for the number-one adult contemporary hit "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You", as well as four other US Top 40 hits. more »

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Written by: MARTINE CLEMENCEAU, DIANE WARREN

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Solitaire" is a pop song, showcasing Laura Branigan's powerful vocal abilities.
Release Date
the song was released as a single in 1983.
Album Information
"Solitaire" appeared on Branigan's second album, "Branigan 2."
Chart Achievement
The song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Branigan's top ten hits.
Cover Version
Originally, "Solitaire" was a French song, and it was Laura Branigan who brought it to the English-speaking audience.
Song Writers
The song was written by Martine Clémenceau and Diane Warren.
Music Video
The music video for "Solitaire" was directed by Grammy-nominated director William Friedkin, famous for directing The Exorcist and The French Connection.
Award Nomination
Laura Branigan's performance of "Solitaire" earned her a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female at the 26th Grammy Awards in 1984.
Other Versions
Several artists have since covered "Solitaire," including Marti Webb and Sheryl Crow.
Legacy
Branigan'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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