Don't Walk Away

Electric Light Orchestra

About Don't Walk Away

"Don't Walk Away" is a song by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). It is featured in the 1980 feature film Xanadu in an animated sequence by Don Bluth. The song also appears on the soundtrack album Xanadu. It was the last single released from the album. The song is being performed as part of the 2007 Broadway musical Xanadu. The song is written in a standard key signature of C Major and was number 21 hit in the UK.


Year:
2003
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Why do I say, don't walk away
You'll be the way your were before
When you don't want me anymore

Don't turn around, don't ever leave
A lonely room where empty days
Are gathering to meet me when you're gone-
Gone- how in the world will I go on

(Don't walk away) all you gotta do is stay
(Don't walk away) all you gotta do is stay
(Don't walk away)

Don't walk away, don't say goodbye
Don't turn around, don't let it die
When shadows fall, when day is done
All through the night, all of my life
Don't walk away

Is it a dream, when will it end
When everything we've ever known
Has ended and I'm all alone

Where will I go, where will I be
The feelings that I've never shown
Maybe I'll find the answer when you're gone-
Gone- how in the world will I go on

(Don't walk away) all you gotta do is stay
(Don't walk away) all you gotta do is stay
(Don't walk away)

Don't walk away, don't say goodbye
Don't turn around, don't let it die
When shadows fall, when day is done
All through the night, all of my life
Don't walk away

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Electric Light Orchestra

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) are a British rock group from Birmingham, England who released eleven studio albums between 1971 and 1986 and another album in 2001. ELO were formed to accommodate Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne's desire to create modern rock and pop songs with classical overtones. After Wood's departure following the band's debut record, Lynne wrote and arranged all of the group's original compositions and produced every album. more »

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Written by: JEFF LYNNE

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10 facts about this song

Release and Ranking
"Don't Walk Away" is a song by British rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). The song was released on the 1980 album "Xanadu."
Soundtrack Success
The song was a part of the "Xanadu" soundtrack, which was a commercial success, topping the charts in countries like UK and Australia.
Collaboration
The album "Xanadu" was a collaboration between ELO and Olivia Newton-John. This album also marked the first time ELO had collaborated with a high-profile artist.
Songwriters
The song was written by Jeff Lynne, who is a member of the Electric Light Orchestra and is also known for producing records for artists such as Roy Orbison and Tom Petty.
Musicality
"Don't Walk Away" is a classic ELO song, with its notable use of strings and vocal harmonies. The orchestral arrangements and backing vocals add a melodic richness to the song.
Album Reception
Despite the commercial success of the "Xanadu" soundtrack, it received mixed to negative reviews from critics. However, "Don't Walk Away" has often been singled out as a standout track.
Song Theme
The song is about longing and regret over a ruptured relationship, with the title "Don't Walk Away" signifying the plea to a loved one not to leave.
Similarity with Other Songs
"Don't Walk Away" shares a similar song title with numerous other songs, notably the Jackson's song of the same name released in the same year.
Live Performances
Despite being a fan favorite, "Don't Walk Away" has rarely been performed live by ELO or by Jeff Lynne solo.
Cover Versions
"Don't Walk Away" has been covered by other musicians, notably by singer Sarah Brightman on her 2000 album "La Luna."

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