The Minute You're Gone

Cliff Richard

About The Minute You're Gone

"The Minute You're Gone" is a song written by Jimmy Gateley (often miscredited as "Gately" or "Gatelie"), a Nashville, Tennessee based fiddle player and singer, for Sonny James in 1963. This song originally made No. 95 in the US charts and No. 9 in the country charts for Sonny James in 1963. Cliff Richard recorded it in 1965 and his single spent a week at number one in the UK Singles Chart in April 1965. It was also recorded by Al Martino, Faron Young and Loretta Lynn.


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1979
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he minute youÆre gone I cry  The minute youÆre gone I die  Before you walked out of sight  IÆm like a child, all alone at night     I stare into emptiness  IÆm filled with such loneliness  The world goes from right to wrong  The minute youÆre gone     The minute youÆre gone I see  How lonely a man IÆd be  My life would be, oh so blue  If I couldnÆt be with you     The minute youÆre gone I pray  The minute youÆre gone I say  Please donÆt stay away too long  The minute youÆre gone     (The minute youÆre gone I see)  How lonely a man IÆd be  (My life would be, oh so blue)  If I couldnÆt be with you     The minute youÆre gone I pray  The minute youÆre gone I say  Please donÆt stay away too long  The minute youÆre gone

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Cliff Richard

Sir Cliff Richard, OBE (born Harry Rodger Webb, 14 October 1940, Lucknow, India) is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist. He is the third biggest selling singles artist of all time in the United Kingdom, with total sales of over 21 million in the UK and has reportedly sold an estimated 250 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: JIMMIE GATELY

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12 facts about this song

Song's Origin
"The Minute You're Gone" is a song first recorded by the American country music singer, Sonny James in 1963. It was later covered by the British pop singer, Cliff Richard.
Cliff Richard's Version
Cliff Richard's version of "The Minute You're Gone" was released in 1965 and it is one of his most popular songs.
Chart Performance
Cliff Richard's version of "The Minute You're Gone" was a hit in the United Kingdom. It reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in April 1965 and stayed there for two weeks.
Song Composition
"The Minute You're Gone" was written by American songwriter, Jimmy Gately. The song has a classic pop structure, with melancholic lyrics about the longing experienced when a loved one is away.
Album Inclusion
The song was included in Cliff Richard's "Love Is Forever" album released in 1965.
Lack of Chart Success in the U.S.
Despite its success in the UK, Cliff Richard's version of "The Minute You're Gone" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Song Features
Sonny James' version of "The Minute You're Gone" features his trademark smooth, melodic voice accompanied by a full orchestra and chorus, while Cliff Richard's version has a more rock and roll feel.
Song Preservations
Both versions of "The Minute You're Gone" have been preserved in numerous compilations and "Best of" albums for both Sonny James and Cliff Richard.
Live Performances
Cliff Richard often performed "The Minute You're Gone" in his concerts. His 1987 live performance of the song was particularly memorable and is still available for viewing today.
Overlooked American Success
Although Sonny James' original version didn't reach major popularity in the U.S., his recording of the song did become a minor hit in Australia.
Music Video
Cliff Richard filmed a music video for "The Minute You're Gone". It was one of the early music videos and it pictured him singing the song in various picturesque locations.
Awards
Although "The Minute You're Gone" didn’t win any awards, it remains one of the most treasured songs in Cliff Richard's discography because of its emotional lyrics and delivery.

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