When You're Gone

Melanie C

About When You're Gone

"When You're Gone" is a song by Canadian musician Bryan Adams from his album On a Day Like Today (1998). The song features Melanie C of the Spice Girls and was written by Adams and Eliot Kennedy. Duet versions have been released on the singles for Adams' "Cloud Number Nine" (1999) and on Melanie C's "If That Were Me" (2000). Adams re-recorded the song with Pamela Anderson for the US release of the Anthology greatest hits album in 2005, which was released to radio as a single.


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When you're gone

I've been wandering around the house all night
Wondering what the hell to do
Yeah I'm trying to concentrate but all I can think of is you
Well the phone don't ring 'cause my friends they ain't home
I'm tired of being all alone
Got the TV on 'cause the radio's playing songs that remind me of you

Baby when you're gone, I realize I'm in love
Days go on and on, and the nights just seem so long
Even food don't taste that good, drink ain't doing what it should
Things just feel so wrong, baby when you're gone

I've been driving up and down these streets
Trying to find somewhere to go
Ya I'm lookin' for a familiar face but there's no one I know

This is torture, this is pain, it feels like I'm gonna go insane
I hope you're coming back real soon 'cause I don't know what to do

Baby when you're gone (when you're gone), I realize I'm in love
Days go on and on (on and on), and the nights just seem so long
Even food don't taste that good, drink ain't doing what it should
Things just feel so wrong, baby when you're gone

Baby when you're gone (when you're gone), I realize I'm in love (so in love)
Days go on and on, and the nights just seem so long
Even food don't taste that good (good), drink ain't doing what it should
Things just feel so wrong (so wrong), baby when you're gone (gone, gone)
Baby when you're gone
Baby when you're gone

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Melanie C

Melanie Jayne Chisholm (born 12 January 1974), professionally known as Melanie C, is an English singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, actress and television personality. She is one of the five members of the Spice Girls, in which she was nicknamed Sporty Spice and with whom she sold over 85 million records worldwide. Chisholm began her solo career in late 1998 by singing with Canadian rock singer Bryan Adams on the worldwide hit "When You're Gone". Her solo debut album Northern Star was released in 1999, reaching number 1 in Sweden and number 4 on the UK Albums Chart. It was certified internationally with seven platinum and three gold certifications, including triple-Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry, selling over 4 million copies worldwide, and becom… more »

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Written by: Eliot Kennedy, Bryan Adams

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12 facts about this song

Song Composition
"When You're Gone" is a pop rock duet featuring Bryan Adams and Melanie C, a former Spice Girl.
Release Date
The song was first released on November 30, 1998.
Album Information
It is a part of Bryan Adams' album "On a Day Like Today."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at #3 on the UK Singles Chart, establishing Melanie's success beyond the Spice Girls.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Andrew Catlin, showcasing Melanie and Bryan performing the song in various locations, including a car park and a hotel room.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Bryan Adams and Eliot Kennedy, a notable pop music songwriter.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from critics, praising Melanie’s vocal performance and the catchy melody.
Live Performances
Even after decades of its release, "When You're Gone" continues to be a part of Bryan Adams' setlist for his live concerts.
Song Duration
The length of the original version of the song is 3 minutes and 25 seconds.
Commercial Success
The song reached Platinum certification in the UK for over 600,000 sales by the end of 1998.
International Success
Apart from the UK, "When You're Gone" also experienced chart success in several other countries, reaching the top 10 in Belgium, Netherlands, New Zealand, and Norway.
Melanie C's Solo Career
"When You're Gone" marked the beginning of Melanie C's solo career. She later released her own solo album "Northern Star" in 1999.

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