We're All Alone

Rita Coolidge

About We're All Alone

"We're All Alone" is a song written by Boz Scaggs, which became a 1977 top-ten hit for Rita Coolidge in the US and the UK. Scaggs introduced it on his 1976 album Silk Degrees. The song was first a hit for Frankie Valli. Scaggs included it as the B-side of two of the four single releases from that LP, including "Lido Shuffle."


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Outside the rain begins
And it may never end
So cry no more
On the shore, a dream
Will take us out to sea
Forever more, forever more

Close your eyes and dream
And you can be with me
'Neath the waves
Through the caves of ours
Long forgotten now
We're all alone, we're all alone

Close the window, calm the light
And it will be all right
No need to bother now
Let it out, let it all begin
Learn how to pretend

Once a story's told
It can't help but grow old
Roses do, lovers too
So cast your seasons to the wind
And hold me, dear
Oh, hold me, dear

Close the window, calm the light
And it will be all right
No need to bother now
Let it out, let it all begin
All's forgotten now
We're all alone, oh, we're all alone

Close the window, calm the light
And it will be all right
No need to bother now
Let it out, let it all begin
Owe it to the wind
My love

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Rita Coolidge

Rita Coolidge (born May 1, 1945) is a multiple Grammy Award-winning American vocalist. During the 1970s and 1980s, she charted hits on Billboard's pop, country, adult contemporary and jazz charts. more »

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Written by: WILLIAM R. ROYCE SCAGGS

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Release and Success
The song "We're All Alone" was originally performed by Boz Scaggs and was released as a track in his 1976 album "Silk Degrees". - The song became highly popular when it was covered by Rita Coolidge in 1977, it reached No. 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Lyrics and Composition
The song, written by Boz Scaggs and David Paich, is known for its romantic lyricism and soft rock influenced composition. - It was initially created as a slower ballad, but Coolidge's version added a more upbeat, pop-focused sound.
Frankie Valli's Cover
In 1977, Frankie Valli also covered "We're All Alone" for his album "Lady Put the Light Out". - Valli's interpretation of the song steered closer to Scaggs' soft rock original style rather than Rita Coolidge's pop version.
Numerous Covers
Apart from Valli and Coolidge, a multitude of artists across different genres have covered "We're All Alone". The song's emotional depth and memorable melody have made it a favourite for reinterpretation. - Some of the well-known artists to cover the song include Katharine McPhee, Tom Jones, and The Three Degrees.
Music Video
Rita Coolidge's version of "We're All Alone" was accompanied by a music video that often aired on television at the time, adding to its popularity. The video showcases Coolidge performing the song interspersed with dreamy, romantic imagery.
Chart Success
While Scaggs' original didn't chart, both Valli's and Coolidge's versions became major hits. - Coolidge's version not only hit #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, but also topped the Easy Listening chart for one week in 1977.
Cultural Impact
To this day, "We're All Alone" is played on various soft rock and classic hit radio stations, showing the longevity and impact of the song on popular culture.
Grammy Nomination
In 1978, Coolidge's rendition of "We're All Alone", along with her other successful singles, garnered her a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance Female.
In Film and Television
Because of its emotive appeal, the song has been used in several film and television soundtracks, such as in the series "The Leftovers" and in the movie "The Break-Up".

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