Living Next Door to Alice

Smokie

About Living Next Door to Alice

"Living Next Door to Alice" is a song co-written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. Originally released by the Australian vocal harmony trio New World in 1972, the song charted at No. 35 on the Australian chart. The song later became a worldwide hit for British band Smokie.


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1998
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Sally called, when she got the word
She said "I suppose you've heard about Alice"
Well, I rushed to the window, and I looked outside
And I could hardly believe my eyes
This big limousine pulled slowly into Alice's drive 

Oh, I don't know why she's leaving, or where she's gonna go
I guess she's got her reasons but I just don't want to know
'Cause for twenty four years I've been living next door to Alice
Twenty four years, just waitin' for a chance
To tell her how I'm feeling, maybe get a second glance
Now I've gotta get used to not living next door to Alice 

Grew up together, two kids in the park
Carved our initials deep in the bark me and Alice
Now she walks to the door, with her head held high
Just for a moment, I caught her eye
As the big limousine pulled slowly out of Alice's drive 

Oh, I don't know why she's leaving, or where she's gonna go
I guess she's got her reasons but I just don't want to know
'Cause for twenty four years I've been living next door to Alice
Twenty four years, just waitin' for a chance
To tell her how I'm feeling, maybe get a second glance
Now I've gotta get used to not living next door to Alice 

Sally called back, and asked how I felt
She said "I know how to help, you get over Alice"
She said "Now Alice is gone, but I'm still here
You know I've been waiting twenty four years"
And the big limousine disappeared 

I don't know why she's leaving, or where she's gonna go
I guess she's got her reasons but I just don't want to know
'Cause for twenty four years I've been living next door to Alice
Twenty four years, just waitin' for a chance
To tell her how I'm feeling, maybe get a second glance
Now I'll never get used to not living next door to Alice 
No, I'll never get used to not living next door to Alice

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Smokie

Smokie is an English rock band from Bradford, Yorkshire who found success at home as well as around the rest of the world after teaming up with Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn. Along the way they have had a number of line-up changes and are still actively touring in 2012. more »

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Written by: Michael Donald Chapman, Nicholas Barry Chinn

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
The song "Living Next Door to Alice" was released by the English rock band "Smokie" in 1976 as a single.
Chart Performance
The song achieved major success in various countries, reaching number five in the UK Singles Chart and hitting the top spot in eight other countries.
Songwriters
The song was written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, a British songwriting team who were known for writing hit songs for various artists during the 1970s.
Original Version
It was originally recorded by the Australian vocal harmony trio New World in 1972, but their version didn't garner much attention.
Album Inclusion
"Living Next Door to Alice" appears on Smokie's fourth studio album "Midnight Café".
Noteworthy Covers
The song has been covered by a range of artists over the years, including Chris Norman and Gompie, whose version titled "Alice, Who the F**k is Alice?" gained notable popularity.
Humorous Version
In 1995, a Dutch band named Gompie covered the song — but added a response after every line of the lyrics — answering the question "Who the F*** is Alice?" This version was a big hit, particularly in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Longevity
Despite being over four decades old, the song remains a popular classic and is frequently played on oldies radio stations.
Live Performances
Smokie continues to perform this song and it is often a highlight of their live shows.
Legacy and Influence
"Living Next Door to Alice" is considered a classic of 70s British pop rock and continues to have cultural resonance years after its release. For instance, it has been referenced in various TV shows and movies.

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