99 Miles from L.A.
Albert Hammond
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Keeping my eyes on the road I see you, Keeping my hands on the wheel I hold you, Ninety-nine miles from L.A. I kiss you, I miss you, Please be there. Passing a white sandy beach we're sailing, Turning the radio on we're dancing, Ninety-nine miles from L.A. I want you, I need you, Please be there. The windshield is covered with rain, I'm crying, Pressing my foot on the gas, I'm flying. Counting the telephone poles, I phone you, Reading the signs on the road, I write you, Ninety-nine miles from L.A. we're laughing, we're loving, Please be there. We're laughing, we're loving, Please be there.
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Written by: ALBERT LOUIS HAMMOND, HAL DAVID
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14 facts about this song
Release Year"99 Miles from L.A." by Albert Hammond was released in 1975.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Albert Hammond himself and famous American lyricist Hal David.
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InspirationThe song is about a long drive and the feeling of being away from the one you love, reflecting the life of touring musicians.
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LengthThe song has a duration of 3 minutes and 59 seconds, making it a standard length for pop songs of the time.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by several renowned artists such as Art Garfunkel and Johnny Mathis, further enhancing its popularity.
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AlbumThe track was featured as the 8th song on Albert Hammond’s album, also titled "99 Miles from L.A."
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Hit Song“99 Miles from L.A.” was one of Hammond’s most successful songs, despite him being more widely known as a songwriter for other artists.
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LanguageThe song is primarily sung in English, despite Hammond growing up in Gibraltar and Spain, and having success with songs in Spanish as well.
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Genre"99 Miles from L.A." falls into the easy listening and soft rock genre, typical of Hammond's music and the period of time when it was released.
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Chart PerformanceIn 1975, the song peaked at No. 91 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
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Art Garfunkel's VersionWhen covered by Art Garfunkel in 1975, the song was a bigger chart success, rising to No. 9 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart. Moreover, this version also featured harmony vocals by Hammond.
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TV AppearanceAlbert Hammond appeared on BBC’s Top of the Pops singing “99 Miles from L.A.” contributing to the overall popularity in the UK.
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Live PerformancesThe song continued to be part of Albert Hammond's setlist when performing live, highlighting its importance in his discography.
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Melody"99 Miles from L.A." is beloved by fans for its unique, catchy melody and introspective lyrics, epitomizing Albert Hammond's songwriting style.
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