Just When I Needed You Most

Randy VanWarmer

About Just When I Needed You Most

"Just When I Needed You Most" is the title of a 1979 hit single by the American singer-songwriter Randy VanWarmer.


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You packed in the morning,  I stared out the window
And I struggled for something to say
You left in the rain without closing the door
I didn't stand in your way

But I miss you more than I missed you before
And now where I'll find comfort, god knows
'Cause you left me just when I needed you most
Left me just when I needed you most

Now most every morning, I stare out the window
And I think about where you might be
I've written you letters that I'd like to send
If you would just send one to me

'Cause I need you more than I needed before
And now where I'll find comfort, God knows
'Cause you left me just when I needed you most
Left me just when I needed you most

You packed in the morning, I stared out the window
And I struggled for something to say
You left in the rain without closing the door
I didn't stand in your way

Now I love you more than I loved you before
And now where I'll find comfort, God knows
'Cause you left me just when I needed you most
Oh yeah, you left me just when I needed you most
You left me just when I needed you most

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Randy VanWarmer

Randy VanWarmer (March 30, 1955 – January 12, 2004) was an American songwriter and guitarist. His biggest success was the pop hit, "Just When I Needed You Most". It reached #8 on the UK Singles Chart in September 1979 after peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart earlier that year. There are several cover versions of this song, including those by Dolly Parton, Daniel Selby and Smokie. more »

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Written by: Randy Van Warmer

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Just When I Needed You Most" was released in 1979.
Album
The song is from Randy VanWarmer's third album, "Warmer."
Billboard Ranking
The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 and ascended to number four in the US.
Genre Classification
It falls under the Soft Rock genre.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by VanWarmer's heartbreak when his girlfriend moved away.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists in multiple languages, including Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette.
Certifications
"Just When I Needed You Most" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1979 for sales of more than a million copies.
Songwriting Process
VanWarmer wrote "Just When I Needed You Most" when he was just 18 years old.
Chart Success in Other Countries
This song also achieved success overseas, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart.
Posthumous Recognition
After VanWarmer's death in 2004, the song gained renewed popularity.
Use in Pop Culture
"Just When I Needed You Most" has been used in several films and television series, notably 'Superbad' and 'Family Guy'.
Collaborative Songwriting
Richard E. Carpenter, a British musician, helped to co-write the song.
MV settings
The music video for the song was set in a winter season to showcase the theme of loneliness.
Musical Arrangement
Notably, the song features an autoharp played by John Sebastian of The Lovin' Spoonful.
Unusual Instrument
Despite being a soft rock song, "Just When I Needed You Most" is known for its prominent autoharp arrangement.

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