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I'll Live Alone

Lyrics & Music by Michael Caruso
* Recorded by Serenade *

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I just can't forget the way you waved goodbye
The morning that you left
Away then went my heart
You're the only woman who was strong enough
To bring up all the best
Please take the rest of me

You, the sweetest love I've known ...
If I can&'t live with you, I'll live my life alone
'Cause you're the one who shows me better ways
And I'll live alone without your saving grace

It isn't easy living on a wish from stars,
A fountain or a dream
My life's not what it seems
And I miss our evening talks, you know it well ...
My life depends upon your word
My heart is yours to sell

You, the sweetest love I've known ...
If I can&'t live with you, I'll live my life alone
'Cause you're the one who shows me better ways
And I'll live alone without your saving grace

I want to live alone ...

You, the sweetest love I've known ...
If I can&'t live with you, I'll live my life alone
'Cause you're the one who shows me better ways
And I'll live alone without your saving grace

CREDITS
(As credited on the album cover.
May vary from song to song.)

Produced By:
Richie Wise & Kenny Kerner
Recording Engineer:
Warren Dewey
Mixed By:
Warren Dewey
Richie Wise
Kenny Kerner
Recording/Mixing Studio:
Cherokee Syudios
751 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Lead & BG Vocals, Percussion:
Mike Caruso
Keyboards, BG Vocals, Percussion:
Roy Braverman
Guitars, BG Vocals:
Walt Barr
Bass, BG Vocals:
Craig Really
Drums, Percussion:
Paul Schwartz

 
ABOUT THE SONG

I once heard Michael tell my Mother that he was emulating my style when he wrote 'I'll Live Alone.'  Quite a compliment.  While I can understand what he meant, this song is pure Caruso ... a great ballad from the heart.  I've always loved playing it ... especially the few times Michael and I ventured out to play nightclubs 'in the day.'

It's about time I give some props to the great Walt Barr!  Walt was one of the finest people I ever met, and I was lucky to play music with him.  From the early days of the Sunrise album to the road trips to North Carolian, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, Montana, Alaska, Calgary, Toronto ... the adventures were many ... and Walt was the greatest.  I roomed with him often on the road, lived with him (and our ladies) in Venice.  He honored me by asking me to co-produce his solo albums ... much of which I also engineered, mixed, and played keyboards.  I will soon post a serious tribute to Walt ... who sadly passed away in the mid-nineties.  He is missed by many!

Walt plays great guitar all over the Sunrise and Serenade recordings ... including here on 'I'll Live Alone.'

 

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