When I'm Away from You

Frankie Miller

About When I'm Away from You

"When I'm Away from You" is a song written and recorded by Frankie Miller in 1979. It was also recorded by Kim Carnes and included on her 1981 album Mistaken Identity. The best-known version of the song was recorded by American country music duo The Bellamy Brothers. It was released in January 1983 as the second single from the album Strong Weakness. The song was The Bellamy Brothers' seventh number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent twelve weeks on the country chart.  


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1993
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When I'm away from you I can't stay still
My thoughts won't move from the way I feel
It happens time and time again
And the circle never ends

When I'm away from you well it hurts to say
My sense is gone so far away
I'm up all through the night
I can't tell wrong from right

When I'm away from you I see great big clouds
In the fog and rain all the lonely crowds
It seems to be so blue
Every night I'm missing you

When I'm away from you the sun don't shine
The moon don't come the words don't rhyme
When I'm away from you I can't let go
And you know, oh you know

It's all the things you do that make life worth while
Like the way you talk and the way you smile
It's all the things you do keep me hangin' on
And you know, don't you know

When I'm away from you the wine won't flow
The tides don't turn and the winds don't blow
I'm up all through the night
I can't tell wrong from right

When I'm away from you the sun don't shine
The moon don't come the words don't rhyme
When I'm away from you I can't let go
And you know, oh you know

It's all the things you do that make life worth while
Like the way you talk and the way you smile
It's all the things you do keep me hangin' on
And you know, don't you know

When I'm away from you my girl
When I'm away from you little girl
I'm up all through the night
Can't tell the wrong from right

When I'm away from you my girl
When I'm away from you my girl
I'm up all through the night
I can't tell wrong from right

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Frankie Miller

Frankie Miller (born Francis John Miller, 2 November 1949, Bridgeton, Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish rock singer-songwriter, who had his biggest success in the 1970s. Miller was raised at Colvend Street, Glasgow with his parents, Cathy and Frank, and elder sisters Letty and Anne. Miller attended Sacred Heart Primary school. He was an altar boy in Sacred Heart Chapel. He also played football for the school team and Harmony Row Boys Club, his love of football probably inherited from his maternal grandfather Archie Kyle who was one of the first Catholic football players signed to Glasgow Rangers FC. more »

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"When I'm Away from You" is a song written and initially recorded by Scottish rock singer-songwriter Frankie Miller.
Chart Performance
Frankie Miller’s original version did not chart, but the cover by The Bellamy Brothers reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in February 1983.
Cover Version
The Bellamy Brothers' cover version of the song also peaked at number seven on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.
Writer’s Recognition
The song further cemented Frankie Miller's reputation as a notable songwriter, and his songs have been covered by many prominent artists including Ray Charles, Bob Seger, and Johnny Cash.
Kim Carnes Involvement
American singer-songwriter Kim Carnes also released a cover of the song in her 1988 album "View from the House." Her version, unlike Miller's and The Bellamy Brothers', is more pop-rock oriented.
Genre
The song is typically classified under the genres of Country, Blues Rock, and Pop.
Awards and Nominations
While the song "When I'm Away from You" didn’t earn any notable awards, the talent involved has a slew of accolades. Frankie Miller has been nominated for a Brit Award, The Bellamy Brothers have won several Country Music Association Awards, and Kim Carnes won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1981.
Album Information
"When I'm Away from You" is featured on The Bellamy Brothers's album "Strong Weakness," which was released in 1982.
Music Video
The music video for The Bellamy Brothers' version of the song was aired frequently on Country Music Television in America.
Notable Performances
Kim Carnes performed "When I'm Away from You" live during her concert in the Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival in 2015.

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