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"If You're Gone" is one of several songs written by Clark whose lyrics reveal his emotional insecurity and vulnerability. [1] [2] Allmusic critic Matthew Greenwald describes the melody as rising and falling gracefully but music critic Johnny Rogan feels it lacks the "melodic grace" of some of Clark's other compositions.
In Europe, "If You're Gone" was a top-40 hit in Ireland, where it reached number 36, [13] but charted weakly elsewhere, peaking at number 50 in the United Kingdom, [14] number 84 in Germany, [15] and number 95 in the Netherlands. [16] In 2019, the song experienced a resurgence of popularity in Japan, reaching number 84 on the Japan Hot 100. [17]
Harold Eugene Clark (November 17, 1944 [1] – May 24, 1991) was an American singer-songwriter and founding member of the folk rock band the Byrds. [2] He was the Byrds' principal songwriter between 1964 and early 1966, writing most of the band's best-known originals from this period, including "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better", "She Don't Care About Time", "Eight Miles High" and "Set You Free ...
"Since You're Gone" is a power ballad about the breakup of a relationship. [1] AllMusic critic Donald A. Guarisco praises the "inspired wordplay" of lyrics like "you're so treacherous/when it comes to tenderness" but also note the heartfelt quality of lyrics like "Since you're gone I never feel sedate/Since you're gone moonlight ain't so great."
If You're Gone may refer to: "If You're Gone" (Matchbox Twenty song), 2000 "If You're Gone" (The Byrds song), 1965; See also. You're Gone (disambiguation)
"You're Gone" is a song written by Paul Williams and Jon Vezner, and recorded by American country music group Diamond Rio. It was released in June 1998 as the lead-off single from their album Unbelievable. It peaked at number 4 in the United States and number 5 in Canada, in the Country charts of both territories.
"When You're Gone" debuted at number thirty-two on UK Singles Chart, and peaked at number three. It ended the year as the 54th most purchased song in the UK. In Ireland, it reached number four. In the Continental Europe, "When You're Gone" peaked inside top twenty in countries such as Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Sweden.
"If You're Not Gone Too Long" is a song written by Wanda Ballman. [1] It was originally recorded by American country artist Loretta Lynn . [ 2 ] It was released as a single in May 1967 via Decca Records .