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: Reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1977.

: While the TopPop video is a solo performance, the original track was produced by Richard Perry and featured legendary session musicians including Jeff Porcaro of Toto on drums and Michael Omartian on electric piano. leo_sayer_when_i_need_you_toppop

: The song was written by Albert Hammond and Carole Bayer Sager. Interestingly, the melody faced a legal challenge from Leonard Cohen , who noted its striking similarity to his song "Famous Blue Raincoat". Chart Success (1977) : Reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1977

: Filmed at TopPop Studios for AVRO Broadcast, the performance showcases Sayer's distinctive style and "squeaky clean" image that made him an AM radio icon during the late 70s. Interestingly, the melody faced a legal challenge from

: Reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on May 14, 1977.