7 Rooms of Gloom
The Four Tops
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I see a house, a house of stone (Seven, rooms) A lonely house 'cause now you've gone (Filled with gloom) Seven rooms, that's all it is, seven rooms of gloom (Just seven rooms of gloom) I live with emptiness (Filled with emptiness) Without your tenderness You took the dream I had for us Turned my dreams into dust I watch the phone never rings I watch the door that never rings Bring you back into my life Turn this darkness into light I'm all alone in this house Turn this house into a home I need your touch to comfort me The tender, tender arms that once held me Without your love, your love inside This house is just a place to run and hide Seven rooms, that's all it is, seven rooms of gloom Rooms of emptiness Without your tenderness Don't make me live from day to day Watching the clock that ticks away Another day, another way Another reason for me to stay I need you here, here with me I need your loving desperately I'm all alone, all alone In this house that's not a home I miss your love I once had known I miss your kiss that was my very, very own Empty silence surrounding me Lonely walls they stare at me Seven rooms, that's all it is, rooms of gloom I live with emptiness Without your tenderness All the windows are painted black And wait right here until you come back I'll keep waiting, waiting Until your face again I see
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Written by: JR., BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER
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10 facts about this song
Release"7 Rooms of Gloom" was released as a single in 1967 by American vocal quartet "The Four Tops".
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Performance on ChartsThe song performed well on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 14. It also reached number 10 on the R&B charts.
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Artist"7 Rooms of Gloom" was performed by "The Four Tops", one of the R&B groups that defined the Motown Sound of the 1960s with their booming harmonies.
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Songwriter DuoThe song was written by the successful songwriting production team Holland-Dozier-Holland, who were responsible for many of the hits from the Motown era.
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Background VocalsUnlike many other Four Tops songs, "7 Rooms of Gloom" did not feature the group's usual background vocals, focusing instead on the lead voice of Levi Stubbs.
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Album Appearance"7 Rooms of Gloom" features in the album "Reach Out," which also includes some of The Four Tops' biggest hits like "Reach Out I'll Be There" and "Standing in the Shadows of Love".
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Covered by other ArtistsThe song has been covered by artists including Tom Jones, and it appeared on his 2002 studio album "Mr. Jones."
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Song's InterpretationThe lyrics of "7 Rooms of Gloom" are often interpreted as depicting feelings of depression and loneliness after a traumatic break-up.
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Musical StructureMusically, the song stands out for its dramatic, orchestral sound, which adds to the emotional intensity of the lyrics.
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Legacy"7 Rooms of Gloom" remains one of The Four Tops’ most critically acclaimed songs because of its unique musical arrangement and the poignant delivery from lead singer Levi Stubbs.
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