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"Alone Again (Naturally)" is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan. It was released in 1972 at the same time as (but not on) the album, Back to Front. In total, the single spent six weeks, non-consecutively, at No. 1 on the United States Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Billboard ranked it as the No. 2 song for 1972. In Casey Kasem's American Top 40 of the 1970s, "Alone Again (Naturally)" ranked as the fifth most-popular song of the decade (Debby Boone's "You Light Up My Life" was No. 1). "Alone Again (Naturally)" also spent six weeks at No. 1 on the Easy Listening chart. The track reached No. 3 in the UK Singles Chart. 


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Gilbert O'Sullivan

Gilbert O'Sullivan (born 1 December 1946) is an Irish-English singer-songwriter, best known for his early 1970s hits "Alone Again (Naturally)", "Clair" and "Get Down". The music magazine Record Mirror voted him the No. 1 UK male singer of 1972. more »

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Song Release
"Alone Again" was sung by Gilbert O'Sullivan and was originally released in 1972.
Chart Performance
The song was a blockbuster hit; it went on to top the UK singles chart for six weeks, and it also reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Album Inclusion
The song "Alone Again" is a part of Gilbert's debut album named "Himself".
Songwriting
O’Sullivan himself composed "Alone Again" and used the theme of loneliness and depression resulting from a breakup.
Recognition
The song was recognized as Best Song Musically and Lyrically in the 18th Ivor Novello Awards, whereby it was also performed by O'Sullivan.
Controversy
The song's lyrics were misunderstood by listeners and were controversially linked to the subject of suicide, though Gilbert denied any such connection.
Music Video
The music video for "Alone Again" features O'Sullivan in an unusual, child-like attire complete with flat cap and short trousers.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered the song, including Diana Krall and Andy Williams. The song became a standard pop-jazz song for its emotive lyrical resonance.
Sales
The song sold millions of copies worldwide, and it was also certified gold by the RIAA.
Cultural Impact
The song is often played on classic rock and oldies radio stations, and it has been featured in many films and TV series soundtracks, highlighting its lasting cultural impact.

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