Played by John Turnbull, adding an exotic, shimmering texture to the production.
is a timeless masterpiece of blue-eyed soul, famously brought to global prominence by English singer Paul Young in 1985. Originally written by Daryl Hall in 1980 for the Hall & Oates album Voices , the track has endured for over four decades as one of the most poignant songs about the emotional toll of separation. The History of a Soul Classic
While many fans associate the song with Paul Young, it was first recorded by . Daryl Hall intended it to be a gospel-infused soul track. However, Paul Young’s 1985 cover for his album The Secret of Association transformed it into an international pop-rock phenomenon. Young's version reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned the British Video of the Year award at the 1986 Brit Awards.