Daryl Hall & John Oates - Everytime You Go Away Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Everytime You Go Away'?

   'Everytime You Go Away' was written and composed by Daryl Hall, one half of the American musical duo Hall & Oates.

2. Was 'Everytime You Go Away' released as a single by Hall & Oates?

   No, the original version of 'Everytime You Go Away' by Hall & Oates was not released as a single. It appeared on their 1980 studio album, Voices.

3. Which artist made 'Everytime You Go Away' an international hit?

   English singer Paul Young made 'Everytime You Go Away' an international hit with his cover version in 1985. His rendition reached No. 1 in the US and No. 4 in the UK.

4. What instruments are featured in Paul Young's cover of 'Every Time You Go Away'?

   Paul Young's cover features echoed piano, Yamaha DX7's 'harp' preset, Pino Palladino's distinctive fretless bass, Coral electric sitar, and Ovation Spanish acoustic guitar played by John Turnbull.

5. Did Hall & Oates ever perform 'Everytime You Go Away' live?

   Yes, Hall & Oates performed 'Everytime You Go Away' live and included it on their 1985 concert album Live at the Apollo.

6. How did critics respond to Paul Young's cover of 'Every Time You Go Away'?

   "John Leland of Spin magazine commented that while Paul Young generally produced bland versions of songs, he found this particular cover to be warmly moving."