Tired of Being Alone

Chicago, Al Green

About Tired of Being Alone

"Tired of Being Alone" is a soul song written by Al Green that became popular in the early 1970s and remains popular to this day, being a score in popular shows such as Nip/Tuck. It reached #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and # 7 on the Hot Soul Singles Chart. Billboard ranked it as the No. 12 song for 1971. Though released on the 1971 album, Al Green Gets Next to You, the song was written in late 1968 and intended to be released on the 1969 album, Green Is Blues. Problems occurred with the first recording, so it was postponed for production. It was altered and perfected the second time around. "Tired of Being Alone" was produced and recorded by Willie Mitchell at Hi Records and mixed by Mitchell and Terry Manning. In 1973, Green performed the song with Chicago on the TV special Chicago in the Rockies. In 2002, this recording appeared as a bonus track on the remastered version of Chicago VI. In 2004, Green's version was ranked #293 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. 


Year:
1981
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I'm so tired of being alone,
I'm so tired of on my own,
Won't you help me, girl,
Just as soon as you can.
People say that I've found a way,
To make you say,
That you love me.
But baby,
You didn't go for that,
Ha, it's a natural fact,
That I want to come back,
Show me where it's at, baby.

I'm so tired of being alone,
I'm so tired of on my own,
Won't you help me, girl,
Soon as you can.
I guess you know that I, uh,
I love you so,
Even though,
You don't want me no more,
Hey, hey, hey, hey I'm cryin' tears,
Through the years,
I tell you like it is,
Honey, love me if you can.

Ya baby,
Tired of being alone here by myself, now
I tell ya, I'm tired baby,
I'm tired of being all wrapped up late at night,
In my dreams, nobody but you, baby.
Sometimes I wonder,
If you love me like you say you do,
You see baby, I, I, I, I've been thinking about you,
I've been wanting to get next to you, baby,
Sometimes I hold my arms and I say,
Oh baby, yeah, needing you has proven to me,
To be my greatest dream, yeah

Awh!

I'm so tired of being alone,
I'm so tired of on my own,
Sometimes late at night I get to wonderin' about you baby,
Baby, baby, ya ya, baby you're my heart's desire

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Al Green

Albert Greene (born April 13, 1946), better known as Al Green or Reverend Al Green, is an American gospel and soul music singer. He reached the peak of his popularity in the 1970s, with hit singles such as "You Oughta Be With Me", "I'm Still In Love With You", "Love and Happiness", and "Let's Stay Together". In 2005, Rolling Stone named him No. 66 in their list of the '100 Greatest Artists of All Time'. The nomination stated that "people are born to do certain things, and Al was born to make us smile." The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted Green in 1995, referring to him as "one of the most gifted purveyors of soul music." Green has sold more than 20 million records. more »

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Written by: Al Green

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10 facts about this song

Chicago" Association
Though Al Green is the original artist of "Tired of Being Alone", the American rock band "Chicago" is known for covering the song during their live performances.
Al Green's Early Career
"Tired of Being Alone" was one of Al Green's first hit songs. It was released in 1971 and helped to establish him as a significant figure in the soul music genre.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Tired of Being Alone" reached the number 11 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 7 on the R&B chart, highlighting its commercial success.
Album Appearance
The track is part of Al Green's third studio album "Al Green Gets Next to You", a record that helped to solidify his transition from gospel to soul music.
Song Composition and Lyrics
"Tired of Being Alone" is well-regarded for Green's passionate vocal performance and its moving lyrics, which express feelings of intense longing and emotional solitude.
Induction into GRAMMY Hall of Fame
In 2018, "Tired of Being Alone" was inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, underscoring its enduring influence and caliber.
Cover versions
Besides Chicago, the song has been covered by several other artists over the years, including Texas, Tom Jones, and Michael Bolton, indicating its widespread appeal and enduring popularity.
Re-release in the UK
Al Green re-released "Tired of Being Alone" in the UK in 1973, where it hit the number 4 spot on the UK Singles Chart, demonstrating its international success.
Distinctive Sound
The song solidified Al Green's unique sound, with his emotive falsetto voice, soulful melodies, and gospel-inflected style.
Featured in Popular Culture
"Tired of Being Alone" has appeared in a number of films, TV shows, and commercials over the years - including Forrest Gump and Dead Presidents - testifying to its broad cultural influence.

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