The Minute You're Gone
Sonny James
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The minute you're gone I cry The minute you're gone I die Before you walked out of sight I'm like a child all alone at night I stare into emptiness I'm filled with such loneliness The world goes from right to wrong The minute you're gone The minute you're gone I see Oh how lonely a man I ?d be My life would be oh so blue If I couldn't be with you The minute you're gone I pray The minute you're gone I say Please don't stay away too long The minute you're gone The minute you're gone I see Oh how lonely a man I ?d be My life would be oh so blue If I couldn't be with you The minute you're gone I pray The minute you're gone I say Please don't stay away too long The minute you're gone
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12 facts about this song
Song's Origin"The Minute You're Gone" is a song first recorded by the American country music singer, Sonny James in 1963. It was later covered by the British pop singer, Cliff Richard.
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Cliff Richard's VersionCliff Richard's version of "The Minute You're Gone" was released in 1965 and it is one of his most popular songs.
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Chart PerformanceCliff Richard's version of "The Minute You're Gone" was a hit in the United Kingdom. It reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in April 1965 and stayed there for two weeks.
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Song Composition"The Minute You're Gone" was written by American songwriter, Jimmy Gately. The song has a classic pop structure, with melancholic lyrics about the longing experienced when a loved one is away.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in Cliff Richard's "Love Is Forever" album released in 1965.
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Lack of Chart Success in the U.S.Despite its success in the UK, Cliff Richard's version of "The Minute You're Gone" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Song FeaturesSonny James' version of "The Minute You're Gone" features his trademark smooth, melodic voice accompanied by a full orchestra and chorus, while Cliff Richard's version has a more rock and roll feel.
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Song PreservationsBoth versions of "The Minute You're Gone" have been preserved in numerous compilations and "Best of" albums for both Sonny James and Cliff Richard.
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Live PerformancesCliff Richard often performed "The Minute You're Gone" in his concerts. His 1987 live performance of the song was particularly memorable and is still available for viewing today.
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Overlooked American SuccessAlthough Sonny James' original version didn't reach major popularity in the U.S., his recording of the song did become a minor hit in Australia.
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Music VideoCliff Richard filmed a music video for "The Minute You're Gone". It was one of the early music videos and it pictured him singing the song in various picturesque locations.
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AwardsAlthough "The Minute You're Gone" didn’t win any awards, it remains one of the most treasured songs in Cliff Richard's discography because of its emotional lyrics and delivery.
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