When You’re Gone

In 1998, rock veteran Bryan Adams teamed up with Spice Girl Melanie C for this unexpectedly charming duet. “When You’re Gone” is an upbeat blend of rock and pop, driven by playful chemistry between the two singers as they lament how hard it is to be apart from the one you love. The song became a hit, reaching the top 3 in the UK and getting heavy radio rotation elsewhere, introducing Melanie C (Sporty Spice) to new audiences in the process. With its catchy chorus and lively back-and-forth vocals, “When You’re Gone” remains a feel-good favorite from the late ’90s — a song that bridged generational pop-rock fans and still puts a smile on listeners’ faces with each “baby, when you’re gone.”