Single:
Alone Again (Naturally) entered the Australian singles chart* on 1 May 1972 and peaked at #2. It was #17 on the Top 100 of 1972.
Album:
The song is on the Australian release of Back to Front which entered the Australian albums chart* on 29 January 1973 and peaked at #22.
Songwriter:
Gilbert O’Sullivan
Producer:
Gordon Mills
Record label of Australian release:
Mam
*Kent Music Report / Australian Chart Book. See About.
Songfacts:
A rather depressing song, Alone Again (Naturally) tells a sad tale of a lonely, suicidal man being left at the altar and then telling the listener about the death of his parents. The song connected with listeners on various levels: the downtrodden could commiserate with the singer, and the lucky ones who were not in this position were reminded of their good fortune.
This was Irish-born singer Gilbert O’Sullivan’s only US #1.
At least 100 artists have covered this song, including Anita Bryant, Sarah Vaughan, Johnny Mathis, Shirley Bassey and Neil Diamond. The Pet Shop Boys did a version with Elton John, and Diana Krall and Michael Bublé recorded it together for Krall’s 2015 album Wallflower.
Read more: www.songfacts.com/facts/gilbert-osullivan/alone-again-naturally
Lyrics:
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
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