The song borrows heavily from the second movement (Adagio Sostenuto) of Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Opus 18, which Carmen believed was in the public domain. After the record had been issued, Carmen had to come to an agreement with the Rachmaninoff estate. Early versions, therefore, only give writing credit to Carmen while later versions also credit Rachmaninoff.
"All By Myself" was recorded by CĂ©line Dion in 1996. It was the fourth (or third, depending on the country) hit single from her album Falling into You, and is arguably one of Dion's most powerful vocal performances. It was released on October 7, 1996 in Europe, January 13, 1997 in Australia, and March 11, 1997 in North America.
There were three music videos made. The first one was released in October 1996. It contains fragments from Dion's photo session for the Falling into You album cover and some scenes from her Live Ă Paris concert. It was made for the single version. The second version was made for the UK market with the same white t-shirt scenes but adding footage of a young couple in love at Christmas time, instead of scenes from Dion's concert. This was made for the album version. Finally, a live music video was released in March 1997 in North America (from the 1996 concert in Montreal).
CĂ©line Dion performed this song many times during her world tours, TV shows and many important music events, including: Grammy Awards (1997), Billboard Music Awards (1997) and Bambi Awards (1996). Lately, she performed it during her 2008-09 Taking Chances Tour.
Dion recorded also a Spanish version of "All By Myself," called "Sola Otra Vez." It was added to the Falling into You Latin American/Spanish edition, and as a B-side to other singles from that album. This version became available worldwide on Dion's later compilation The Collector's Series, Volume One. A music video was made for "Sola Otra Vez" similar to "All by Myself."
The single became one of Dion's biggest hits in the United States, reaching number 1 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks (for three weeks) and Hot Latin Pop Airplay (two weeks). It peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 (number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay and number 5 on the Hot 100 Singles Sales). It was also a top 10 hit in France, United Kingdom, Belgium Wallonia and Ireland. In Canada, "All By Myself" was released as a promotional single only, hitting number 1 on the Adult Contemporary Chart. "All By Myself" was certified gold in the U.S. (500,000), and silver in the UK (200,000) and France (165,000).
The track was included on selected editions of Dion's greatest hits All the Way⊠A Decade of Song in 1999 and on My Love: Essential Collection in 2008.
All By Myself
CĂ©line Dion Lyrics
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I never needed anyone
And making love was just for fun
Those days are gone
Livin' alone
I think of all the friends I've known
When I dial the telephone
All by myself
Don't wanna be all by myself anymore
Hard to be sure
Sometimes I feel so insecure
And love's so distant and obscure
Remains the cure
All by myself
Don't wanna be all by myself anymore
All by myself
Don't wanna live all by myself anymore
When I was young
I never needed anyone
Making love was just for fun
Those days are gone
All by myself
Don't wanna be all by myself anymore
All by myself
Don't wanna live
Oh, ohoho
Don't wanna live by myself, by myself anymore!
By myself anymore
Ohohoho!
All by myself
Don't wanna live
I never, never, never needed anyone
The lyrics to CĂ©line Dion's "All by Myself" are a reflection on the universal human need for companionship and the pain that comes with loneliness. The song starts with the singer acknowledging that when they were young, they never needed anyone and that making love was just for fun. However, as they have grown older, they have come to realize that they do need someone and that love is not something to be taken lightly. The singer then reflects on the many friends that they have known and the fact that when they dial the telephone, nobody is home. This is an indication of the singer's isolation and the fact that they are feeling very much alone.
The chorus of the song, "All by myself, don't wanna be all by myself anymore" is a plaintive cry for companionship. The singer is saying that they are tired of being alone and that they want to find someone who they can be with. The second verse of the song explores the idea that love is not always easy and that it can be hard to find security in a relationship. However, despite this difficulty, love remains the cure for the singer's loneliness. In the end, the singer restates their desire for companionship and says that they never needed anyone, but they do now.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young
During my childhood and youth
I never needed anyone
I didn't require anyone's companionship back then
And making love was just for fun
Physical intimacy was purely entertainment
Those days are gone
Those particular times have elapsed
Livin' alone
I'm now residing in solitude
I think of all the friends I've known
I recollect all my previous acquaintances
When I dial the telephone
Whenever I make a call
Nobody's home
Nobody is present to answer
All by myself
I am solely by myself
Don't wanna be all by myself anymore
I no longer desire to exist alone
Hard to be sure
It's difficult to be certain
Sometimes I feel so insecure
Occasionally, I experience vulnerability
And love's so distant and obscure
Affection seems so remote and unclear
Remains the cure
It's still the remedy for loneliness
Don't wanna live all by myself anymore
I no longer wish to dwell alone
Oh, ohoho
A faint sound showing exasperation
Don't wanna live by myself, by myself anymore!
I don't want to exist solo any longer
Ohohoho!
A sound of manifest frustration
I never, never, never needed anyone
I have never been reliant on any person
Contributed by Riley T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BILALTHEQUEEN
That last note,at first she could not make it,in the recording studio it was so hard that the guy who composed the arrangement told her "you know Whitney is just next recording her album,if you want to I can call her" and she pulled it off...voilaaa
@Nofiih
It is actually not true. CĂ©line did not think she could hit the note, but the guy, David Foster, was sure she could and then said to her: "Don't worry, Whitney is in the next room, so if you.." and it gave CĂ©line the will and the courage to try, and then she hit the note perfectly in the first try!!
@mohamedsayed9432
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@Ari-ge5cp
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@prettygurlt5125
Yeah true , he did it and that gave her confidence and boom itâs one of the hardest notes ever and the breathe control and the run is just everything.
@SpiritAnimal1212
Has anyone else come here due to the passing of Eric Carmen on March 11th. RIP Eric Carmenđ
@matthewtaylorbrown
Sorry to hear that, RIP
@luisosoriothelionelmessian9845
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@raulzandavallef1985
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