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When I Was Your Girl

Alison Moyet · 2013

13 min · 3 tracks · contemporary R&B

A modern blend of R&B and pop, laced with introspective lyrics and vibrant electronic production.

Top tracks — play these first

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    When I Was Your Girl — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of vulnerability and reflection, weaving personal narrative into a catchy yet sophisticated pop structure.
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    Changeling (Guy Sigsworth remix) — This remix elevates the original song with intricate electronic textures, showcasing Moyet's versatility and how contemporary producers can reinterpret her work.
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    When I Was Your Girl (Manhattan Clique remix) — This version amplifies the dance-pop elements while maintaining the emotional core of the original track, demonstrating Moyet's adaptability in various musical contexts.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Marks a notable return with modern sound after a hiatus, showcasing continued relevance.
Career context
When I Was Your Girl marked Alison Moyet's return to the music scene after a significant hiatus following her previous album, The Minutes, released in 2013. At this point in her career, she was reinvigorating her sound and reconnecting with audiences by exploring contemporary production techniques while maintaining her signature emotive style.
Stylistic neighbors
Annie Lennox· Sade· Kate Bush

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 When I Was Your Girl 3:39
  • 2 Changeling (Guy Sigsworth remix) 3:58
  • 3 When I Was Your Girl (Manhattan Clique remix) 6:11

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