Randy VanWarmer - Just When I Needed You Most Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What inspired Randy VanWarmer to write 'Just When I Needed You Most'?

   Randy VanWarmer was inspired to write 'Just When I Needed You Most' by two significant events: the breakdown of his beloved old car on his way to work in Denver, Colorado, and a devastating breakup with his girlfriend.

2. When did Randy VanWarmer write 'Just When I Needed You Most'?

   Randy VanWarmer wrote 'Just When I Needed You Most' six months after his breakup and about five years before he landed a record deal with Bearsville Records.

3. Who played the autoharp on the original recording of 'Just When I Needed You Most'?

   John Sebastian played the autoharp on the instrumental passage of the original recording of 'Just When I Needed You Most'.

4. How did 'Just When I Needed You Most' perform on the charts?

   'Just When I Needed You Most' reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

5. Why was 'Just When I Needed You Most' made the A-side instead of 'Your Light'?

   Bearsville Records saw more hit potential in 'Just When I Needed You Most,' prompting them to make it the A-side over 'Your Light'.

6. Who covered 'Just When I Needed You Most' in other languages?

   The song has been covered in various languages, including Finnish by ELF, Swedish by Wizex, Spanish by Mocedades, and an Austrian dialect by Wolfgang Ambros.