All Alone on Christmas
Darlene Love
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The cold wind is blowin' and the streets are getting dark I'm writing you a letter and I don't know where to start The bells will be ringing Saint John the Divine I get a little lonely every year around this time The music plays all night in Little Italy The lights will be going up on old Rockefella's tree People window shopping on Fifth Avenue All I want for Christmas is you (Tell me) I've got to know Where do lonely hearts go Because nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas Things are different since you've been here last Childhood dreaming is a thing of the past Maybe you can bring us some hope this year Visions of sugar plums have disappeared Do you remember sleigh riding in the snow And dancing all night to "Baby, Please Come Home" Today's celebration is bittersweet There's mothers and children in the street (Tell me) I've got to know Where do lonely hearts go Because nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas I'm all grown up but I'm the same you'll see I'm writing this letter 'cause I still believe Dear Santa I've been good this year Can't you stay a little while with me right here (Tell me) I've got to know Where do lonely hearts go Because nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas
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Written by: Steven Van Zandt
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"All Alone on Christmas" was released as a single by Darlene Love in 1992, specifically for the Christmas holiday season.
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Movie SoundtrackThe song is famous for being a part of two iconic Christmas film soundtracks, "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" and "Love Actually".
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ComposerThe song was written and produced by Steven Van Zandt, best known as a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and for his acting role on The Sopranos.
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Chart Performance"All Alone on Christmas" didn't have a major impact on music charts but it gained a classic status over time. It has remained a perennial holiday favorite ever since.
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E Street Band CollaborationsNot only was the song written by a member of the E Street Band, but other members also performed with Darlene Love on the track. This included Clarence Clemons on saxophone and The Miami Horns on the brass section.
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Historical ImportanceDarlene Love, the original voice of the song, is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee who played a pivotal role in the creation of the Phil Spector sound in the 1960s.
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Annual PerformanceDarlene Love historically performed the song every year on "Late Show with David Letterman" as part of a Christmas tradition until Letterman retired in 2015.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "All Alone on Christmas" express feelings of loneliness and longing during the holiday season, a sentiment that has resonated with listeners.
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Contributing to Charity AlbumIn 2009, Love recorded a new version of the song for the Holiday album "A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector", with the proceeds going to charity.
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Personal SignificanceDespite her extensive discography, "All Alone on Christmas" remains one of Darlene Love's most recognized songs.
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