Living Next Door to Alice
Smokie
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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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Written by: Michael Donald Chapman, Nicholas Barry Chinn
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release DetailsThe song "Living Next Door to Alice" was released by the English rock band "Smokie" in 1976 as a single.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved major success in various countries, reaching number five in the UK Singles Chart and hitting the top spot in eight other countries.
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SongwritersThe 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.
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Original VersionIt was originally recorded by the Australian vocal harmony trio New World in 1972, but their version didn't garner much attention.
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Album Inclusion"Living Next Door to Alice" appears on Smokie's fourth studio album "Midnight Café".
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Noteworthy CoversThe 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.
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Humorous VersionIn 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.
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LongevityDespite being over four decades old, the song remains a popular classic and is frequently played on oldies radio stations.
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Live PerformancesSmokie continues to perform this song and it is often a highlight of their live shows.
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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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