Alone Again (Naturally)

Gilbert O'Sullivan

About Alone Again (Naturally)

"Alone Again (Naturally)" is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan. It was released in 1972 at the same time as (but not on) the album, Back to Front. In total, the single spent six weeks, non-consecutively, at No. 1 on the United States Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Billboard ranked it as the No. 2 song for 1972. In Casey Kasem's American Top 40 of the 1970s, "Alone Again (Naturally)" ranked as the fifth most-popular song of the decade (Debby Boone's "You Light Up My Life" was No. 1). "Alone Again (Naturally)" also spent six weeks at No. 1 on the Easy Listening chart. The track reached No. 3 in the UK Singles Chart. 


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1989
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In a little while from now
If I'm not feeling any less sour
I promise myself to treat myself
And visit a nearby tower
And climbing to the top
Will throw myself off
In an effort to
Make it clear to whoever
Wants to know what it's like When you're shattered

Left standing in the lurch at a church
Were people saying, My God, that's tough
She stood him up
No point in us remaining
We may as well go home
As I did on my own
Alone again, naturally
To think that only yesterday

I was cheerful, bright and gay
Looking forward to who wouldn't do
The role I was about to play
But as if to knock me down
Reality came around
And without so much as a mere touch
Cut me into little pieces
Leaving me to doubt
Talk about, God in His mercy

Oh, if he really does exist
Why did he desert me
In my hour of need
I truly am indeed
Alone again, naturally
It seems to me that
There are more hearts broken in the world
That can't be mended

Left unattended
What do we do
What do we do
Alone again, naturally
Looking back over the years
And whatever else that appears
I remember I cried when my father died
Never wishing to hide the tears

And at sixty-five years old
My mother, God rest her soul
Couldn't understand why the only man
She had ever loved had been taken
Leaving her to start
With a heart so badly broken
Despite encouragement from me

No words were ever
And when she passed away
I cried and cried all day
Alone again, naturally
Alone again, naturally

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Gilbert O'Sullivan

Gilbert O'Sullivan (born 1 December 1946) is an Irish-English singer-songwriter, best known for his early 1970s hits "Alone Again (Naturally)", "Clair" and "Get Down". The music magazine Record Mirror voted him the No. 1 UK male singer of 1972. more »

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Written by: Raymond Edward O'Sullivan

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13 facts about this song

Song Release
"Alone Again (Naturally)" is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan. It was released in 1972.
Chart Performance
The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for six weeks, making it one of the most successful songs of O'Sullivan's career.
International Success
Aside from its success in the United States, it also topped the charts in Canada, and peaked at number three in the United Kingdom.
Grammy Nomination
"Alone Again (Naturally)" earned O'Sullivan a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year in 1972.
Song Theme
The song deals with themes of loneliness and desolation after the end of a romantic relationship.
Spoiler Alert
O'Sullivan has stated that the song is not autobiographical and was simply inspired by the idea of someone being left at the altar.
Song Inspiration
It's also believed that the song was inspired partly by the Beatles' song "Yesterday".
Musical Arrangement
It’s famously characterized by its haunting melancholic melody, lush string arrangements and a solo acoustic guitar.
High Sales
“Alone Again (Naturally)” has sold over one million copies worldwide.
Cover Versions
Over the years, the song has been covered by numerous artists across various genres, including Andy Williams, Nina Simone, Diana Krall, Neil Diamond and Michael Buble.
Used in Popular Culture
The song has been used in various movies, TV shows and commercials, demonstrating its continued popularity and cultural relevance.
Re-recorded Version
In 2000, O'Sullivan recorded a version of the song in a higher key because his voice had deepened over the years.
Top Billboard Song
At the end of 1972, Billboard ranked it as the number two song of the year.

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