When You Are Gone

Jim Reeves

About When You Are Gone

"When You Are Gone" is a single by American country music artist Jim Reeves. Released in September 1968, it was the first single from his album A Touch of Sadness. The song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It also reached number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.


Year:
1976
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(When you are gone)
When you are gone there's no fun with the crowd
I find myself crying even crying out loud (crying out loud)
I could find fun but I'd still be alone
'Cause my world simply stands still when you are gone
When you are gone my heart knows it well (knows it well)
And it just won't believe these stories I tell
Just can't get used (can't get used) to this being alone
And there's nothing to live for when you are gone
When you are gone my heart knows it well (knows it well)
And it just won't believe all these stories I tell
Just can't get used (can't get used) to this being alone
And there's nothing to live for when you are gone
(When you are gone)

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Jim Reeves

James Travis "Jim" Reeves (August 20, 1923 – July 31, 1964) was an American country and popular music singer-songwriter. With records charting from the 1950s to the 1980s, he became well known as a practitioner of the Nashville sound (a mixture of older country-style music with elements of popular music). Known as "Gentleman Jim", his songs continued to chart for years after his death. Reeves died at age 40 in the crash of a private airplane. He is a member of both the Country Music and Texas Country Music Halls of Fame. more »

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Written by: DEAN MANUEL, JIM REEVES

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11 facts about this song

Song Title & Artist
"When You Are Gone" is a song sung by the American country and popular music singer, Jim Reeves.
Release Details
The song was released in the year 1968, four years after Jim Reeves' death in 1964.
Genre & Style
It falls under the Country and Nashville Sound genres. Jim Reeves was known for his rich and smooth voice which was excellently portrayed in this song.
Albums
"When You Are Gone" is part of the album "According to My Heart" that was released by RCA Victor after Jim Reeves' passing.
Posthumous Success
Despite being released after Jim Reeves' untimely death, "When You Are Gone" achieved significant commercial success.
Chart Performance
This song made it to the top spots in the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, emphasizing the enduring popularity and influence of Jim Reeves.
Legacy
The song continues to be one of Jim Reeves' most popular, and has been covered by various artists.
Song Meaning
"When You Are Gone" emphasizes the feelings of deep longing and the void one feels when a loved one is away.
Musical Arrangement
The song has classic country music arrangements, with Jim Reeves' baritone voice accompanied by guitars and backing vocals.
Production Details
While the exact production details are unclear, most of Jim's songs were recorded at RCA Studio B in Nashville, with Chet Atkins as the producer.
Lasting Impact
More than 50 years after its release, "When You Are Gone" remains a favorite among country music lovers and is an enduring testament to Jim Reeves' musical prowess.

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