When You're Gone
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"When You're Gone" is a song by Bryan Adams
and Melanie Chisholm
. The song was written by Bryan Adams
and Eliot Kennedy
. The song peaked at number three at the UK singles chart and spent 15 weeks in the UK Top 40, with nine of these in the Top 10. The single sold 676,947 copies and was the 82nd-best selling single of the 1990s.
The song is frequently featured at Adams' concerts. He usually picks a female out of the audience to sing the song with him. Melanie C regularly features the song in her live set, with a guitarist singing Adams' part. The song is included on her live DVD Live Hits
. Melanie C and Bryan Adams have played the song together numerous times in concert.
Notably, the song lyrics contain the phrase "wondering what the hell to do", which usually remains uncensored on radio stations.
In 2005, Adams rerecorded the song with Pamela Anderson
for the US release of the Anthology
greatest hits album. The new version was released to radio as a single.
Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams, is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, producer, actor and photographer. Adams has won dozens of awards and nominations, including 20 Juno Awards among 56 nominations. He has also received 15 Grammy Award nominations including a win for Best Song Written...
and Melanie Chisholm
Melanie Chisholm
Melanie Jayne Chisholm is an English singer-songwriter, actress and businesswoman professionally known simply as Melanie C . She is best known as one of the five members of the girl group Spice Girls, in which she was nicknamed "Sporty Spice"...
. The song was written by Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams, is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, producer, actor and photographer. Adams has won dozens of awards and nominations, including 20 Juno Awards among 56 nominations. He has also received 15 Grammy Award nominations including a win for Best Song Written...
and Eliot Kennedy
Eliot Kennedy
Eliot Kennedy is an English songwriter and record producer based in Sheffield. He has worked with artists such as the Spice Girls, Bryan Adams, Lulu, S Club 7, Five, Delta Goodrem, and Lovers Electric.-History:...
. The song peaked at number three at the UK singles chart and spent 15 weeks in the UK Top 40, with nine of these in the Top 10. The single sold 676,947 copies and was the 82nd-best selling single of the 1990s.
The song is frequently featured at Adams' concerts. He usually picks a female out of the audience to sing the song with him. Melanie C regularly features the song in her live set, with a guitarist singing Adams' part. The song is included on her live DVD Live Hits
Live Hits
Live Hits is the first live DVD released by UK singer Melanie C. Recorded on 31 August 2006 at The Bridge in south east London and features Melanie performing a selection of songs from her first three albums in both acoustic and full band sets...
. Melanie C and Bryan Adams have played the song together numerous times in concert.
Notably, the song lyrics contain the phrase "wondering what the hell to do", which usually remains uncensored on radio stations.
In 2005, Adams rerecorded the song with Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Denise Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model, producer, author, activist, and former showgirl, known for her roles on the television series Home Improvement, Baywatch, and V.I.P. She was chosen as a Playmate of the Month for Playboy magazine in February 1990...
for the US release of the Anthology
Anthology (Bryan Adams album)
- Disc two :- Disc one :- Disc two :- Personnel :* Bryan Adams - rhythm guitar, vocals, co-producer* Keith Scott - lead guitar* Tommy Mandel - Hammond organ* Dave Taylor - bass* Mickey Curry - drums* Brian Stanley - bass...
greatest hits album. The new version was released to radio as a single.
Track listing and formats
These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "When You're Gone".- UK CD
- "When You're Gone" - 3:25
- "Hey Baby" - 3:48
- "When You're Gone" [Bryan Solo Version] - 3:25
- UK CD2
- "When You're Gone" - 3:25
- "I Love Ya Too Much" - 4:05
- "What Does It Do To Your Heart" - 3:07
- UK Cassette
- "When You're Gone" - 3:25
- "Hey Baby" - 3:48
Official versions
- "When You're Gone" (Duet Version) - 3:25
- "When You're Gone" (Bryan Adams Solo Version) - 3:25
- "When You're Gone" (Duet Version Live) - 3:36
Chart positions
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Singles Chart | 11 |
| UK Singles Chart | 3 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 3 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 11 |
| German Singles Chart | 14 |
| Austrian Singles Chart | 14 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 37 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 7 |
| Belgium Flanders Singles Chart | 16 |
| Belgium Walonia Singles Chart | 20 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 8 |
| Norwegian Singles Chart | 6 |
| Australian ARIA ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... Singles Chart |
4 |
| New Zealand RIANZ | 15 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 10 |