Valotte
Julian Lennon
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Sitting on the doorstep of the house I can't afford I can feel you there Thinking of a reason, well, it's really not very hard to love you even though you nearly lost my heart How can I explain the meaning of our love It fits so tight, closer than a glove [ Chorus ] Sitting on a pebble by the river playing guitar Wonderin' if we're really ever gonna get that far Do you know there's something wrong 'Cause I've felt it all along I can see you face in the mirrors of my mind Will you still be there We're really not so clever as we seem to think we are We've always got our troubles So we'll solve them at the bar The days go by, we seem to drift apart If I could only find a way to keep hold of your heart [ Repeat chorus ] Sitting in the valley as I watch the sun go down I can see you there Thinking of a reason, well, it's really not very hard to love you though you nearly lost my heart When will we know when the change is gonna come I've got a good feeling and it's coming from the sun Sitting on a pebble by the river playing guitar Wonderin' if we're really ever gonna get that far Do you know there's something wrong We'll stick together 'cause we're strong
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Written by: JUSTIN CLAYTON, JULIAN LENNON, CARLTON MORALES
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10 facts about this song
Artist Profile"Valotte" is a song by Julian Lennon, the son of Beatle legend John Lennon and his first wife Cynthia. Julian has established himself as a successful singer, songwriter, and photographer.
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Release InfoThe song "Valotte" was released as a single in 1984. It was the title track off of Julian Lennon's debut album, which was also named "Valotte."
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Valotte" peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the USA, making it Lennon's first top-ten single. It also reached number 4 on the adult contemporary chart.
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Recording DetailsThe song was recorded in the year 1984, at a studio named "Muscle Shoals Sound Studios" located in Sheffield, Alabama.
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Music VideoJulian recorded the music video for "Valotte" at the estate of the late Greta Garbo, a legendary Hollywood actress. The video received significant airplay on MTV.
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Song FactsLennon's song "Valotte" is rumored to be about a French château of the same name where the album was recorded. The term "Sitting on the doorstep of the Valotte" may suggest a memory or a specific place in time, perhaps a romantic one.
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Recognition and AwardsJulian received a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 1985, thanks in large part to the success of his "Valotte" album and title song.
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CollaborationThe song was co-written by Lennon, Justin Clayton and Carlton Morales. It was produced by veteran producer Phil Ramone
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MeaningThe song is a ballad that speaks of longing for someone -- it discusses the anticipation of someone arriving and the fear of them leaving again.
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Legacy"Valotte" has been often praised for its mature songwriting and the similarities in Julian's vocal style to that of his late father, John Lennon. The song has been described as having a melodic charm that mirrors some of the best of the senior Lennon's work.
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