Artist: Paul Young
Video: From DailyMotion.
The original version of this song was forgettable. Written by Daryl Hall, it first appeared on the Hall & Oates album "Voices" in 1980. However, Paul Young’s 1985 cover version was awesome, and it soared to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The toppermost of the poppermost!
“Everytime You Go Away” was also Paul Young’s greatest musical accomplishment. His greatest accomplishment ever might have been that mullet, but this song was right up there. He is also an accomplished chef.
In 1985 I purchased "The Secret Of Association" album, solely on the strength of this song. It’s actually a solid effort throughout, with several tracks that were unheralded but quite good. The album also included one other top 20 hit, "I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down”.
As for “Everytime You Go Away”, it’s a song about deep longing, and being literally broken up by the absence of a lover. I heard one suggestion that it was about cannibalism. But that notion is so ridiculous that I will not mention it.
In the video, Young delivers a live performance with unbridled enthusiasm, racing across the stage and dancing excitedly to the delight of the adoring crowd. His voice has a pleading quality, and you can hear the pain of isolation in his voice. It’s simply a wonderful ballad. And you can tell that the chicks dig it.
Daryl Hall?!? A chef?!? I am learning so much.
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