Valotte is the debut studio album by singer-songwriter Julian Lennon. The album was produced by Phil Ramone and recorded at several studios from February to August 1984. It was released in October 1984 on Charisma and Atlantic. The album was first certified gold in the United States, in the new year, then shortly afterwards being certified platinum. From the album, four singles were released, each with a music video, charting at various positions on the singles charts in both the United Kingdom and US. "Too Late for Goodbyes", the second US single, and "Valotte", the first US single, were both US Billboard Top 10 hits, the former reaching No. 5 and the latter reaching No. 9. The album peaked at No. 17 in the US and No. 20 in the UK. Lennon toured the US, Australia, and Japan in March–June 1985.

Credits:
Arranged By [Basic Tracks Arranged By] - Barry Beckett, Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section
Arranged By [Horns Arranged By] - David Matthews
Backing Vocals - Eric Troyer, Julian Lennon, Rory Dodd
Bass Guitar - Carmine Rojas, David Hood, Marcus Miller
Drums - Roger Hawkins, Steve Holley
Guitar - Carlton Morales, Justin Clayton
Keyboards - Barry Beckett, David LeBolt, Peter Wood
Lead Vocals, Bass, Keyboards, Electronic Drums, Percussion - Julian Lennon
Percussion - Ralph MacDonald, Steve Holley
Saxophone - George Young, Lawrence Feldman, Michael Brecker, Ron Cuber
Trumpet - Joe Shepley, Jon Faddis
Songwriters - Julian Lennon, Justin Clayton, Carlton Morales

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Lyrics:

Sitting on the doorstep of the house I can't afford,
I can feel you there
Thinking of a reason, well, it's really not very hard
To love you even though you nearly lost my heart
How can I explain the meaning of our love?
It fits so tight, closer than a glove
Sitting on a pebble by the river playing guitar
Wondering if we're really ever gonna get that far
Do you know there's something wrong?
'cause I've felt it all along

I can see your face in the mirrors of my mind
Will you still be there?
We're really not so clever as we seem to think we are
We've always got our troubles so we solve them in the bar
As the days go by, we seem to drift apart
If I could only find a way to keep hold of your heart

Sitting on a pebble by the river playing guitar
Wondering if we're really ever gonna get that far
Do you know there's something wrong?
'cause I've felt it all along

Sitting in the valley as I watch the sun go down
I can see you there.
Thinking of a reason, well, it's really not very hard
To love you even though you nearly lost my heart
When will we know when the change is gonna come?
I've got a good feeling and it's coming from the sun

Sitting on a pebble by the river playing guitar
Wondering if we're really ever gonna get that far
Do you know there's something wrong
We'll stick together 'cause we're strong

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