(Want You) Back In My Life Again
Carpenters
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You know it doesn't seem that long ago That I had your love and let it go And I really let you down I know I'm losin' your love I guess it took a while for me to see What it is you really mean to me I've been as big a fool as I can be For losing your love [Chorus] I want you back in my life again I don't want to be your remember when I want you back in my life again Let's go back to the place where it all began I've lived long enough with your memory Now I know that I need you here with me There was a time I thought I had it made But I didn't see the price I had paid And the price gets higher ev'ry day And all I can say is You're the only one who knows my heart So let's take it right back to the start And I won't have to play the part Of losing your love [Chorus] You're the only one who knows my heart So let's take it right back to the start And I won't have to play the part Of losing your love I want you back in my life again I don't want to be your remember when I want you back in my life again Let's go back to the place where it all began I've lived long enough with your memory Now I know that I want you, know that I need you Back in my life
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Written by: KERRY CHATER, CHRIS CHRISTIAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"(Want You) Back in My Life Again" is a song by the popular American band, The Carpenters, who were renowned for their pop and soft rock music. The duo comprised siblings Richard and Karen Carpenter.
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Album ReleaseThis song is from the Carpenters' album "Made in America," which was released in 1981. This was the band’s 10th studio album.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Kerry Chater and Chris Christian. It is noteworthy that the Carpenter siblings were known for writing many of their own songs, but this one was an exception.
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Chart Performance"(Want You) Back in My Life Again" did not meet the typical high charting success of most Carpenters' singles. It peaked at number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100 and 16 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
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Richard's RoleRichard Carpenter performed the lead vocals for this song. Most of the duo's hits were sung by Karen, but Richard occasionally took the lead, showcasing his vocal talent alongside his abilities as a musician and arranger.
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Special FeatureThis song was one of the earliest to use the Auto-Tune effect, which enhances pitch to produce a smoother sound. Richard Carpenter was one of the first producers to understand and make use of this technology.
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Album Re-releaseThe song was re-released as a part of the compilation, The Essential Collection (1965–1997), marking the song’s continued relevance and appeal over decades.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "(Want You) Back in My Life Again" reflect longing for a lost love, a common theme in many Carpenters' songs that appealed greatly to their audience.
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Posthumous ReleaseThe song was released after the death of Karen Carpenter, making it one of the last songs she recorded, which adds a certain poignant element to the track.
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InfluenceDespite its comparatively low chart performance, "Back in My Life Again" remains a beloved track among Carpenters' fans and has influenced several artists in the realm of pop and soft rock.
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