In 1960, he started in music with Gibraltarian band 'The Diamond Boys', which had no real commercial success, but played a part in Spain's introduction to popular music.In 1966 Hammond co-founded the British vocal group The Family Dogg, scoring a UK Top 10 hit with "A Way of Life" in 1969. He is probably best known for his early 70s hits "It Never Rains In Southern California" and 'Free Electric Band' - but he went on to write countless hits for other artists such as Madonna and Leo Sayer. In 1987, Hammond's composition with Diane Warren "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" (recorded by Jefferson Starship) was nominated for an Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy. In 1988, Hammond won an Emmy Award for the song "One Moment in Time", a song he wrote along with John Bettis. In 2008, Hammond was inducted in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is immortalised in song by Half Man Half Biscuit in their 1986 track "Albert Hammond Bootleg".
His son, Albert Hammond, Jr., is a guitarist in The Strokes.
More info: www.alberthammond.net
All Alone Am I
Albert Hammond Lyrics
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All alone with just a beat of my heart
People all around but I don't hear a sound
Just the lonely beating of my heart
No use in holding other hands
For I'd be holding only emptiness
No use in kissing other lips
All alone am I ever since your goodbye
All alone with just a beat of my heart
People all around but I don't hear a sound
Just the lonely beating of my heart
Spoken:
No other voice can say the words
My heart must hear to ever sing again
The words you used whisper low
No other love can ever bring again
All alone am I ever since your goodbye
All alone with just a beat of my heart
People all around but I don't hear a sound
Just the lonely beating of my heart
The song "All Alone Am I" by Albert Hammond is a heart-wrenching ballad about the pain of loneliness after a breakup. The singer expresses that he or she is completely isolated after their partner left, despite being surrounded by people. The song is filled with poignant and raw emotion, which is reflected in the stripped-down nature of the music, which features just a basic drum beat and minimal instrumentation. The lyrics convey the emptiness of trying to move on and find comfort in other people's company, but ultimately, they are unable to replace the love that was lost.
The singer acknowledges that there is no point in trying to hold someone else's hand or kiss someone else's lips, as it won't bring them the warmth and comfort they crave. They are haunted by the memory of their lost love, and their heart can only hear the words that their ex-partner used to whisper. This reinforces the idea that they are truly alone, without anyone who can understand or comfort them.
The song is a classic example of a breakup ballad, but it also captures the universal experience of loneliness and isolation that many people feel at different times in their lives. The simple melody and direct lyrics make it a memorable and relatable song that has resonated with audiences for decades.
Line by Line Meaning
All alone am I ever since your goodbye
I am completely isolated ever since you left me
All alone with just a beat of my heart
I am alone, only my heart is beating
People all around but I don't hear a sound
Although there are people nearby, I don't hear anything they say
Just the lonely beating of my heart
Only the sound of my heart echoes in my ears
No use in holding other hands
It's pointless to hold someone else's hand
For I'd be holding only emptiness
Because I'd feel empty inside without you
No use in kissing other lips
It's pointless to kiss another person's lips
For I'd be thinking just of your caress
Because I'd only want to be with you and feel your touch
No other voice can say the words
No other person can speak the words my heart needs to hear
My heart must hear to ever sing again
My heart needs to hear those words to be able to love again
The words you used whisper low
The words you spoke that mean so much to me are now quiet whispers
No other love can ever bring again
No other love can replace what we had
Contributed by Gianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.