The Other Side of Me

Shirley Bassey

About The Other Side of Me

"The Other Side of Me" is a pop song written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. Sedaka's version of the song was released on his 1973 UK album The Tra-La Days Are Over. Donny Osmond also released an album version of the song in 1973, on Alone Together, and it was the title track of Vince Hill's 1973 LP. The song also appears on Shirley Bassey's 1975 album Good, Bad but Beautiful and Crystal Gayle's 1979 album Miss the Mississippi. Andy Williams recorded "The Other Side of Me" for his 1975 album of the same name; it was released as single and made the UK charts at #42 in March 1976.  


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You think you know me pretty well,
But how can you tell,
You never get inside my head.
The times we talk, we never speak,
We play hide and seek
So many things are left unsaid.
 
Why can't you see
What's on the other side of me,
The side of me that reaches out to you.
Sweet thoughts and dreams,
Like drops of rain on rippling streams
That wind and bend,
Rivers with no end,
Flowing on the other side of me.
 
It seems I always get unstrung
I trip on my tongue
With words that come out something else.
I'm so afraid the things I say
Might chase you away,
I have to hide behind myself.
 
Why can't you see
What's on the other side of me,
The side of me that reaches out to you.
Why must I hide
These feelings that have been denied.
Only you can set me free
See what's on the other side of me.
 
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la la la la 
La la la la la la la la 
La la la la la
I have to hide behind myself.
 
Why can't you see
What's on the other side of me,
The side of me that reaches out to you.
Why must I hide
These feelings that have been denied.
Only you can set me free
See what's on the other side of me,
On the other side of me,
On the other side of me.

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Shirley Bassey

Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey, DBE (born 8 January 1937) is a Welsh singer. She found fame in the mid-1950s and was "one of the most popular female vocalists in Britain during the last half of the 20th century". In the US, in particular, she is best known for recording the theme songs to the James Bond films Goldfinger (1964), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Moonraker (1979). more »

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Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, NEIL SEDAKA

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"The Other Side of Me" is a song written by Neil Sedaka and his long-time songwriting partner, Howard Greenfield.
Album Details
This song is featured on the album "A Song" by Neil Sedaka, released in 1977.
Cover Version
The legendary singer Shirley Bassey covered "The Other Side of Me" in the same year of the song's original release, 1977.
Chart Success
Shirley Bassey's cover version reached number 34 in the UK Singles Chart and remained on the chart for a total of six weeks.
Another Rendition
In addition to Sedaka and Bassey, Andy Williams is another well-known artist who covered the song.
Recognition
Even though the song is not Neil Sedaka's most popularly recognized work, it is celebrated as a beautifully written piece of music.
Musical Style
The song showcases Neil Sedaka's signature pop style with effortlessly flowing melodies.
Lyrics Content
The lyrics of 'The Other Side of Me' emphasize a deep self-reflection of one's inner self.
Emotional Appeal
Shirley Bassey's powerfully voiced version brings an added emotional depth to the song, making it resonate with audiences.
Relevance Today
Even decades after its initial release, "The Other Side of Me" continues to be appreciated and enjoyed by fans of Neil Sedaka and Shirley Bassey, highlighting the timeless nature of the track.

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