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Love — Alone Again Or
Album: Forever Changes
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Released: 1967
Length: 3:10
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Yeah, said it's all right
I won't forget
All the times I've waited patiently for you
And you'll do just what you choose to do
And I will be alone again tonight my dear

Yeah, I heard a funny thing
Somebody said to me
You know that I could be in love with almost everyone
I think that people are
The greatest fun
And I will be alone again tonight my dear

Yeah, I heard a funny thing
Somebody said to me
You know that I could be in love with almost everyone
I think that people are
The greatest fun
And I will be alone again tonight my dear
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This was a game changer when it was released....never tired of it since. Brings back good memories. 
Posted 5 hours ago by WilliDoc    [ Reply ]
Sunday activities toronto
Posted 5 months ago by levelupreal12    [ Reply ]
 johnfiva wrote:
Wnen it came out it was the song of my 21st year, living the life in LA back when it was the greatest place on earth! I left though, nothing lasts forever.
 
This and 7 and 7 is.

I was there then, too.  I was 15 though.  I left as well.

It sure was fun while it lasted.
Posted 6 months ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
UFO from the UK did a great cover of this on their Lights Out album in 1977 I believe.  Great vocals and Michael Schenker on lead guitar makes it special.  They made it a true rocker. 
Posted 6 months ago by tripp1    [ Reply ]
I like UFO's cover of this off the Lights Out album in the late 70's. 
Posted 7 months ago by tripp1    [ Reply ]
Fabulous. One of my favourite albums of all time. All the tracks are this good. 
Posted 10 months ago by Lyndont    [ Reply ]
A great tune.
Posted 1 year ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
Wnen it came out it was the song of my 21st year, living the life in LA back when it was the greatest place on earth! I left though, nothing lasts forever.
Posted 1 year ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
Look for the original version, by song writer Bryan MacLean on youtube. 
Posted 1 year ago by chieromancer    [ Reply ]
I could totally understand that some would not get this at all these days.
Meanwhile, I find it so totally fantastic!
Posted 1 year ago by fedtho    [ Reply ]


BillE wrote:

Straight remix of 2003 Calexico original. I wonder about giving a high rating to a copycat...


 Edweirdo wrote:


As others have pointed out, you have your cover and originals mixed up.  However, I do think that your point is good - a cover should add something or change things a bit; Calexico's version is just a straight copy.

Here's a link to a version by rock legends 'UFO' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

And a version by 'The Damned' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

which are not massively dissimilar to each other... (in my opinion)

Posted 1 year ago by springof63    [ Reply ]
 BillE wrote:

Straight remix of 2003 Calexico original.  I wonder about giving a high rating to a copycat...


As others have pointed out, you have your cover and originals mixed up.  However, I do think that your point is good - a cover should add something or change things a bit; Calexico's version is just a straight copy.
Posted 1 year ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
Exceptional tune. UFO did an excellent cover of this. 
Posted 1 year ago by rdloewen    [ Reply ]
 BillE wrote:

Straight remix of 2003 Calexico original.  I wonder about giving a high rating to a copycat...


Seriously?  This IS the ORIGINAL VERSION!  It came out in 1967.  I was listening to it on WNEW FM 102.7 (NYC) before the members of Calexico were born!!!  Dont't get me wrong, I love Calexico, they are a GREAT BAND!  
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Heard this the last two times on RP.  Also saw them on the great Laurel Canyon documentary.  Need to investigate more.
Posted 1 year ago by apro    [ Reply ]
So happy LOVE has come onto the RP playlist. These guys were so far ahead of their time. Their playlist covers an extraordinary period in the awakening of so many to a newer reality for our time on the planet. Multiracial musicians playing in an uncommon arrangement. Forever Changing indeed.
Posted 2 years ago by robbi597    [ Reply ]
 rdloewen wrote:

First heard the UFO  version "Alone Again" decades ago.....I can't decide which is better. They are both excellent. I'll have to keep listening to both till the dilemma is resolved. 


depends if you like the trumpet solo or the guitar solo.
Posted 2 years ago by ColdMiser    [ Reply ]
talk about ahead of their time. the album cover, the music. fantastic, 
Posted 2 years ago by chugachskier    [ Reply ]
 BillE wrote:

Straight remix of 2003 Calexico original.  I wonder about giving a high rating to a copycat...

I don't care who you are, that's some funny $hit right there.
c.

Posted 2 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 BillE wrote:

Straight remix of 2003 Calexico original.  I wonder about giving a high rating to a copycat...




Seriously? This IS the original version!  It came out in 1967!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Straight remix of 2003 Calexico original.  I wonder about giving a high rating to a copycat...
Posted 2 years ago by BillE    [ Reply ]
 Andybob wrote:

I always thought this was The Moody Blues for years and years until you played it and I checked. Needless to say I bought the album and it's a classic. Thanks.



What?!?  Not the Moody Blues?   RP
Posted 2 years ago by kimschoice    [ Reply ]
Take all my 10s
Posted 2 years ago by bialia    [ Reply ]
I sometimes wonder if I have given out 10 ratings too readily. But not in this case.
Posted 2 years ago by spv    [ Reply ]
Right after this was released (in 1968), WNEW FM 102.7 NYC, used to play this tune a lot.  Great Tune!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
First heard the UFO  version "Alone Again" decades ago.....I can't decide which is better. They are both excellent. I'll have to keep listening to both till the dilemma is resolved. 
Posted 2 years ago by rdloewen    [ Reply ]
Some people mention memories, yes, yes yes!!!
Posted 2 years ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
I bought this album in the '60s. Great stuff!
Posted 2 years ago by lightbody2001    [ Reply ]
The Damned also do a haunting version of this song
Posted 2 years ago by elbunts    [ Reply ]
this band is most powerful on stage - seen them live @Sziget fesztival, 2013 , was awsome  
Posted 2 years ago by bogi.udvarhelyi    [ Reply ]
Solid 10 for the horns!!
Posted 3 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
I was in LA when Love ruled the progressive pop universe.  Superb, well ahead of their time.  Arthur Lee was a mad genius.  Calexico is a worthy successor. 
Posted 3 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
 bindi wrote:
I loved the Calexico version and had never heard this (original, I assume?) Wow! well worth a remake - great tune.
 
I love both but had forgotten the trumpets were on the original as well, they sound so mariachi I thought Calexico had added them
Posted 3 years ago by catseybod    [ Reply ]
UFO does a great job of this tune
Posted 4 years ago by rdloewen    [ Reply ]
One of the greatest albums of all time.
Posted 4 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
Oh Bugger it! Just bumped it up to 10. Saw the Damned version t'other day & was reminded of just how bloody great this song is.
Posted 4 years ago by skuzzfud    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
listening to RP is a musical education, going to explore the album now, thanks!
Posted 4 years ago by jkforde    [ Reply ]
 bob_lee1 wrote:
My former band opened for the current incarnation of Love a few years ago at a gig in Santa Monica. I went out into the audience to enjoy their set and when the trumpet solo in Alone Again Or began I heard people all around me simultaneously go, "Oooh." It was magnificent.
 
That horn section is why I went +1 to 9 today...LLRP!!
Posted 4 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Love has many other unbelievably great songs that should be added to radio's playlist.
Posted 4 years ago by darshan    [ Reply ]
My former band opened for the current incarnation of Love a few years ago at a gig in Santa Monica. I went out into the audience to enjoy their set and when the trumpet solo in Alone Again Or began I heard people all around me simultaneously go, "Oooh." It was magnificent.
Posted 4 years ago by bob_lee1    [ Reply ]
God, I love this album.
Posted 4 years ago by TotalHip    [ Reply ]
thought i didnt like brass until i heard this.... fab
Posted 4 years ago by carlmungai471    [ Reply ]
God, I love this band. 
Posted 4 years ago by gbarker    [ Reply ]
I always thought this was The Moody Blues for years and years until you played it and I checked. Needless to say I bought the album and it's a classic. Thanks.
Posted 4 years ago by Andybob    [ Reply ]
Ahh when this was played at the end of "Russian Doll" I went I know this song but not this version.. after a bit of searching I found that it was on the only UFO album I have. Mind you "Try Me" is my favourite song on the album.
Posted 4 years ago by janac13    [ Reply ]
 Lyndont wrote:
Bought this album when it came out (mono!) and still play it at least once a week if not more. probably my favourite album of all time
 

Recommended buying this album to more than a few friends when it first came out
by tellin' 'em I'd buy it from them if they didn't love it...I didn't have to buy a single
copy...;-)
Trivia: How many other albums have a"The Persecution and Assassination of Jean
Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of Charenton Under the Direction of the
Marquis de Sade" reference in the lyrics...?-)
Posted 4 years ago by tonyinnj    [ Reply ]
One of those rare songs that is timeless and could come out today and still be valid, well if remixed anyway.
Posted 4 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
9-10 for the cut. Higher for the album.
Posted 4 years ago by TotalHip    [ Reply ]
Thanks, "Russian Doll," for introducing me to this awesome song!
Posted 5 years ago by annds    [ Reply ]
 Tireux_De_Roche wrote:
Stunning song from one of my favorite movies ever.
 
And which movie would that be?

According to Wikipedia:
The song has been featured in several films, most notably the 1996 films Bottle Rocket and Sleepers. It appeared at the close of the 2009 British comedy movie Bunny and the Bull, playing as the lead character finally breaks free of his obsessions. Alone Again Or was also featured in the climactic parade scene ending the last episode of season one of the 2019 Netflix series Russian Doll.
Posted 5 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
Bill, it'd be cool to hear this and Calexico's version back to back.
Posted 5 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Best band ever. This album one of my top ever and particularly like this track. Love were a real surf band in Oz in the 60s
Posted 5 years ago by Zeroman    [ Reply ]
Playing this album more or less nonstop throughout the entire year 1969 enabled me to preserve my sanity.
Posted 6 years ago by Chi_Editrix    [ Reply ]

Soooo, are the grooves worn aht yet? 

Lyndont wrote:

Bought this album when it came out (mono!) and still play it at least once a week if not more. probably my favourite album of all time

 

Posted 6 years ago by countyman    [ Reply ]
Bought this album when it came out (mono!) and still play it at least once a week if not more. probably my favourite album of all time
Posted 6 years ago by Lyndont    [ Reply ]
{#Heartkiss}love it...especially the horns 
Posted 6 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
As excellent as this song is, You Set The Scene would be nice to hear also

{#Hearteyes}
Posted 6 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
Haunting and beautiful. All generational.
Posted 6 years ago by tiare    [ Reply ]
Big smiles here as I traveled back to visit some fond memories.  Gracias, Bill.
Posted 7 years ago by epiclectic    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:
the Damned did a pretty faithful cover: https://youtu.be/nYVDN27CrOo

 
Calexico too....
Posted 7 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
the Damned did a pretty faithful cover: https://youtu.be/nYVDN27CrOo
Posted 7 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
One of my all time favourites, still sounds fresh.
Posted 8 years ago by Grahamthefirst    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:

Evidently "someone" has tampered with your memory. Perhaprs ...umm ...chemically? It's either that or you're really a humanoid robot and there is a flaw in your memory circuitry. You choose.

 
programmer is out on the balcony with MJ, he'll respond later
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Really nice to here this again {#Smile}
Posted 8 years ago by markybx    [ Reply ]
 a nice VW  and Corvette too  kurtster wrote:
1967 arguably the best year in music ever.

 


Posted 8 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:
i remember the album cover but that's all

 
Evidently "someone" has tampered with your memory. Perhaprs ...umm ...chemically? It's either that or you're really a humanoid robot and there is a flaw in your memory circuitry. You choose.


Posted 8 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
i remember the album cover but that's all
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
"Love" this song!!  I saw the band (what's left of it, including Johnny Echols and Baby Lemonade, who were Arthur Lee's band until his death) at The Trip in Santa Monica a few weeks ago. Still amazing!!
Posted 8 years ago by orrinc    [ Reply ]
I've had the album since it came out (it was a radio station advance copy and I was station music director.  It shortly became popular with airplay) and I still treasure it.  
Posted 8 years ago by Andy_B    [ Reply ]
This album kept getting my attention on a lot of "greatest" lists, so I bought the CD a few years ago.  I appreciate 60's music, but I have to say, I just don't get it on this one—can't get into it.  Once and a while a portion will remind me of Moody Blues or Hair soundtrack, etc...but I just want to hear those instead.  Thumbs down for me.
Posted 9 years ago by e_b    [ Reply ]
It sounds exactly like the Calexico cover or I should say Calexico sounds exactly like Love.  I've been around a while and I have never heard of Love so thanks Bill. I get a number of undeserved compliments for my musical taste and knowledge and sometimes I even give you the proper credit:)
Posted 9 years ago by maxjboxer    [ Reply ]
Wow!  I do love Calexico's version of this one.
Posted 9 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
Should try the version by U.F.O. and let it roll right into Electric Phase....pretty sweet.
Posted 9 years ago by meauclaire    [ Reply ]
what a tune. what a band... DA CAPO! {#Bananajam}
Posted 9 years ago by adpucci    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
YES!  What a weird movie!  The Wilson Bros. funny as hell, James Caan at his seedy best, and such a wacky story!  I too was appreciative that someone had remembered the beauty and grace of this plaintive song that was all over the place back in the day and put it in a contemporary soundtrack...but I wonder how many people even know about this movie?  Glad the song's on RP for many to hear!

 kellykiernan wrote:
This is one of my favorite songs. Wes Anderson used it so beautifully in his first movie "Bottle Rockets." The anticipation of new love...
 
 
"Bottle Rocket" was right in Owen Wilson's wheelhouse—doggedly sunny belief in a goofy, insane and unworkable premise. Not the strongest story although you could say that about a lot of Wes Anderson's movies. "Grand Budapest Hotel" was great fun but it pretty much amounted to a few chase scenes and a lot of to-ing and fro-ing. Had no idea that Ralph Fiennes could be so funny especially as I'd last seen him impersonating an autistic Weimaraner in "The Duchess." 
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Still the most brilliant undiscovered album ever.
Posted 10 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
gotta love that 60s font and illustration style on the cover lol!
have heard this song a million times but never knew the name of the group 
Posted 10 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
 GeorgeMWoods wrote:
One of the greatest yet most unappreciated albums of all time.

 
How true - a truly ground breaking album :))
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
{#Bananapiano}
That is all.

lol 
Posted 10 years ago by eeastridge    [ Reply ]
Truly magical song - and album. Been in my top 10 since a friend introduced it to me in the 60s!
We managed to see Arthur Lee for his (final) Forever Changes tour in UK, not long before he died. An unbelievable experience, sounded almost note perfect after his many years and hardships, and with a completely new group half his age!
Thanks for the memories ......
Posted 11 years ago by nut222    [ Reply ]
One of the greatest yet most unappreciated albums of all time.
Posted 11 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Well, maybe without the loudly-mixed mellotron, echo-laden, four-part harmonies, and the gong.  The two bands probably shared some similar inspirations, though.

 
Always thought this was the Moody Blues! I've heard this song multiple times.  Imagine my surprise - thanks RP
Posted 11 years ago by kimschoice    [ Reply ]
 nevar23 wrote:
Probably blasphemy, but I prefer the cover by The Damned. Always good to know and honor the source, though. Love the brass. {#Good-vibes}

 
Same here. Also like Calexico's cover.
Posted 11 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 kurtster wrote:
1967 arguably the best year in music ever.

 
As I say every morning, if I wake up, "Dear Jesus, please, please make it 1967 again!"
Posted 11 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
 kurtster wrote:
1967 arguably the best year in music ever.

 

No need to argue...you're correct!
Posted 11 years ago by dw    [ Reply ]
1967 arguably the best year in music ever.
Posted 11 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
I never knew who sung this song.....really? These guys? Timeless.
Posted 11 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Was great then, still great now.
Posted 11 years ago by ScottD    [ Reply ]
 nevar23 wrote:
Probably blasphemy, but I prefer the cover by The Damned. Always good to know and honor the source, though. Love the brass. {#Good-vibes}
 
Not to me it isn't.  The Damned's version is pretty awesome and was my first exposure to the song.   
Posted 11 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 TJS wrote:
Great song.  I still think that UFO's version is the best though.
 
I agree with that.
Posted 11 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
 nevar23 wrote:
Probably blasphemy, but I prefer the cover by The Damned. Always good to know and honor the source, though. Love the brass. {#Good-vibes}
 
Ooh, I'll have to find that…
Posted 12 years ago by finsterboy    [ Reply ]
How have I not heard this before? Even though I was only 5 in 1967, my old man had a great music collection and I listened to it all. This sounds like other music from the era that he was into. Good stuff.
Posted 12 years ago by finsterboy    [ Reply ]
Probably blasphemy, but I prefer the cover by The Damned. Always good to know and honor the source, though. Love the brass. {#Good-vibes}
Posted 12 years ago by nevar23    [ Reply ]
Great song.  I still think that UFO's version is the best though.
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
One of the best from the past!!! Calexico after that should be great...
Posted 12 years ago by kapetanc    [ Reply ]
 Cachatons wrote:
But this song sounds like what the moody blues would sound like.
 
Well, maybe without the loudly-mixed mellotron, echo-laden, four-part harmonies, and the gong.  The two bands probably shared some similar inspirations, though.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
1968 was such an odd year. With everything else going on, this song was a quiet corner of the world.
Thanks for playing it Bill.
Posted 12 years ago by cmplus    [ Reply ]
 George_Tirebiter wrote:
First heard this on a United Airlines flight from Chicago to San Diego in 1969 after renting a headset for 2 bucks.  Just as lovely now as then
 

Cool. I see you're also a fan of Firesign Theater. {#Sunny}
Posted 12 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
First heard this on a United Airlines flight from Chicago to San Diego in 1969 after renting a headset for 2 bucks.  Just as lovely now as then
Posted 12 years ago by George_Tirebiter    [ Reply ]
YES!  What a weird movie!  The Wilson Bros. funny as hell, James Caan at his seedy best, and such a wacky story!  I too was appreciative that someone had remembered the beauty and grace of this plaintive song that was all over the place back in the day and put it in a contemporary soundtrack...but I wonder how many people even know about this movie?  Glad the song's on RP for many to hear!

 kellykiernan wrote:
This is one of my favorite songs. Wes Anderson used it so beautifully in his first movie "Bottle Rockets." The anticipation of new love...
 

Posted 13 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Excellent song from an excellent album.  They really put out some great music that had a lot of influences from Jazz and classical and Latin.  They really brought all that together and that takes a lot of talent.
Posted 13 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
I love Love.
Posted 13 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
This song makes me tingle. I am 16 again when I hear it.
Posted 13 years ago by Pommie    [ Reply ]
I have a funny response to this song. I understand intellectually that it's good, but it doesn't make my heart sing in ways that many songs that aren't as good do.
Posted 13 years ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]
This is one of my favorite songs. Wes Anderson used it so beautifully in his first movie "Bottle Rockets." The anticipation of new love...
Posted 14 years ago by kellykiernan    [ Reply ]
Never heared this before. What genre is this?
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
I know this might not go down well with the purists, but I like the remake of this song by The Damned better than the original.  Still, the original gets a 9 because, well, it's the original, isn't it?
Posted 14 years ago by Synth80s    [ Reply ]
If you want to know about Arthur Lee and LOVE, please check out www.thefreedomman.com/forum
I've created a thread there about LOVE.I also helped out Mike Kerry with the LOVE STORY docu and there's lots of interesting stuff to read about LOVE and the main band on the forum The Doors.
Posted 14 years ago by thefreedomman    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:

 

And there is a terrific Arthur Lee DVD for rent via Netflix whereby he performs all of Love's hits with a Swedish orchestra circa 2000. Stories have it that Hendrix modeled his flamboyant dress after seeing Lee.


 
I even broke down and bought it not long ago. Great stuff!
There is also a 2 CD set where the 2nd CD has studio out-takes. I like some of them better than the ones used.

Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
The rare combination of lyric, music, arrangement all working together to make a really nice song.

Posted 14 years ago by jtarp    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
One of the most perfect songs ever recorded {#Music}
 
 

And there is a terrific Arthur Lee DVD for rent via Netflix whereby he performs all of Love's hits with a Swedish orchestra circa 2000. Stories have it that Hendrix modeled his flamboyant dress after seeing Lee.


Posted 14 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
How wrong is it that I prefer The Damned's version? Still gets an 8 from me, though. 
Posted 14 years ago by gshrieves    [ Reply ]
Classic....
Posted 14 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
One of the most perfect songs ever recorded {#Music}
 
{#Notworthy}

Posted 14 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
One of the most perfect songs ever recorded {#Music}
 
As much as I generally disagree with Dave, I have to agree that this song simply soars—and, yes, is nearly perfect in its execution. Back then of course we had no idea what to think of it—a chorus of horns? A lone mariachi trumpet? Then Quickilver did "Pride of Man," and within a year Tower of Power, The Electric Flag, and Chicago burst upon the scene...and it all fell into place. Arthur Lee was beyond cool.

Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 paulmack wrote:


I think the Moody Blues were still waiting to be reincarnated in 1967.

 
Actually, The Bloody Mooes had their first LP "Go Now" in '64. They released their "Days of Future Past" LP in '67, same year as this song.

Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
 paulmack wrote:


I think the Moody Blues were still waiting to be reincarnated in 1967.

  The Moody Blues formed on 4 May 1964,{#Yes}


Posted 14 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
One of the most perfect songs ever recorded {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Nice.
Posted 14 years ago by joerw    [ Reply ]