Smokie - Living Next Door to Alice

Living Next Door to Alice is a popular song by English rock band Smokie, released in 1976 as part of their album Midnight Café. The song is actually a cover of a song first released by Australian band New World in 1972, but it was Smokie’s version that made it famous worldwide.

The lyrics tell the story of someone who has lived next door to Alice for 24 years and suddenly has to face the fact that she is leaving. There is a strong sense of loss and regret, with a touch of nostalgia and a bit of sadness in the soft yet catchy melody.

The song is also famous for its parody version made by Gompie in 1995, with the addition of explicit lyrics that became a phenomenon in its own right.

Does this song have any special meaning to you, or do you just like it for its iconic melody?