Everytime You Go Away

Paul Young

About Everytime You Go Away

"Everytime You Go Away" is a song written and composed by Daryl Hall. It was first recorded in 1980 by the American duo Hall & Oates but was not released as a single. The song became an international hit, under slightly different spelling, when covered by English singer Paul Young in 1985. There have also been several other versions of this song.


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Hey!, if we can solve any problem 
Then why do we lose so many tears 
Oh, and so you go again 
When the leading man appears 
Always the same thing 
Can't you see, we've got everything goin' on and on and on 
 
Every time you go away you take a piece of me with you 
Every time you go away you take a piece of me with you 
 
Go on and go free, yeah 
Maybe you're too close to see 
I can feel your body move 
It doesn't mean that much to me 
I can't go on sayin' the same thing 
Just can't you see, we've got everything do you even know we know 

Every time you go away you take a piece of me with you, oh 
Every time you go away you take a piece of me with you 
 
I can't go on sayin' the same thing 
'Cause baby, can'tcha see, we've got everything goin' on and on and on

Every time you go away you take a piece of me with you 
Every time you go away you take a piece of me with you

Looking at the pieces (Every time you go away)
Be careful (You take a piece of me with you)
(Every time  you go away) Every time you go, every time you go
(You take a piece of me with you) You take a piece of me!
(Every time you go away you take a piece of me with you) Every time you go!

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Paul Young

Paul Antony Young (born 17 January 1956) is an English rock and pop musician. Formerly the frontman of the short-lived bands Kat Kool & The Kool Cats, Streetband and Q-Tips, his following solo success turned him into a 1980s teenage pop idol. He was famous for hit singles such as "Love of the Common People", "Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)", "Come Back and Stay", "Everytime You Go Away" and "Oh Girl". His debut album No Parlez turned him into a household name. Since the mid-1980s he has had international success, along with his backing band Los Pacaminos. more »

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Written by: Daryl Hall

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10 facts about this song

Release Info
"Everytime You Go Away" was released as a single by Paul Young from his second album, "The Secret of Association" in February 1985.
Original composition
The song is originally a composition by American musician Daryl Hall, from the duo Hall & Oates, and it was first released on their eighth studio album, "Voices" in 1980. Paul Young’s version turned the song into an international hit.
Chart Performance
The song was incredibly successful, peaking at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in July 1985.
Global Success
In addition to the US, the song also found success in several other countries, including the UK where it peaked at number four, and Canada where it reached number two on the RPM Top Singles chart.
Music Video
The music video of the song was directed by influential British music video director, photographer, and painter Zbigniew Rybczynski. The video has a blue frame, and includes multiple shots of Paul Young and his band singing and playing in a room.
Award Nominations
The music video for "Everytime You Go Away" received a nomination for Best Male Video at the inaugural MTV Video Music Awards in 1984.
Unique Sound
The song is known for its tender, emotive sound and strong, heartfelt vocals. Young’s soulful interpretation is often credited for the global popularity of the song.
Covers and Performances
Due to its massive popularity, the song has been covered by several artists, including Clay Aiken and Brian McKnight, and has been performed in various reality singing competitions worldwide.
Commercial Uses
"Everytime You Go Away" has been used in several commercials and television shows due to its universal appeal and sentimentality.
Cultural Impact
Even decades after its release, "Everytime You Go Away" remains one of the most beloved songs of the 80s and continues to receive significant airplay on classic pop and soft rock radio stations around the world.

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