Cliff Richard – We Don’t Talk Anymore

About the song

“We Don’t Talk Anymore” is a timeless classic that has left an indelible mark on the music industry. Written by Alan Tarney and produced by Bruce Welch, this iconic song was released in 1979 as a single and reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, remaining at the top for four weeks. This remarkable achievement marked Cliff Richard’s tenth UK number one and his first since “Congratulations” in 1968.

The song’s origins date back to 1979, when Tarney wrote it with the intention of featuring it on an album with the Tarney/Spencer Band. However, Welch, who was producing Charlie Dore’s album at the time, was so impressed with the song that he immediately recognized its potential and convinced Richard’s manager, Peter Gormley, to record it. The song was quickly recorded at RG Jones Recording Studios in Wimbledon, and its release as a stop-gap single between the albums Green Light and Rock ‘n’ Roll Juvenile proved to be a masterstroke.

“We Don’t Talk Anymore” is a masterclass in songwriting, with its catchy melody, memorable lyrics, and soaring vocals. The song’s success was not limited to the UK, as it also topped the charts in several European countries, including Germany, Austria, Belgium, Finland, and Switzerland. The song’s impact was further cemented when it was certified Gold in both the UK and West Germany, and its chart run extended beyond the end of 1979, making Richard the first act to reach the Hot 100’s top 40 in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.

In this introduction, we will delve deeper into the song’s background, its commercial reception, and its lasting impact on the music industry. We will also explore the song’s track listings, personnel, and the various releases that have made it a beloved classic.

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Lyrics

Used to think that life was sweet
Used to think we were so complete
I can’t believe you’d throw it away

Used to feel we had it made
Used to feel we could sail away
Can you imagine how I feel today
Well it seems a long time ago you were the lonely one
Now it comes to letting go you are the only one
Do you know what you’ve done

It’s so funny how we don’t talk anymore
It’s so funny why we don’t talk anymore
But I ain’t losing sleep and I ain’t counting sheep
It’s so funny how we don’t talk anymore

Well it really doesn’t matter to me
I guess your leaving was meant to be
It’s down to you now you wanna be free
Well I hope you know which way to go you’re on your own again
And don’t come crying to me when you’re the lonely one
Remember what you’ve done

It’s so funny how we don’t talk anymore
It’s so funny why we don’t talk anymore
But I ain’t losing sleep and I ain’t counting sheep
It’s so funny how we don’t talk anymore

But I ain’t losing sleep and I ain’t counting sheep
It’s so funny how we don’t talk anymore

But I ain’t losing sleep and I ain’t counting sheep
It’s so funny how we don’t talk anymore