The Minute You're Gone (1987 Remaster) -

The 1987 remaster was part of a broader effort to preserve Richard's extensive catalog for the digital era.

Beyond the Love Songs album, this version or subsequent remasters appear on major collections like 40 Golden Greats and 75 at 75 . The Minute You're Gone (1987 Remaster)

Recorded in Nashville, Tennessee , to satisfy his American label, Epic Records, which wanted to present him with a more authentic American sound. The 1987 remaster was part of a broader

The song captures themes of . The lyrics describe a man who feels "like a child all alone at night" the second his partner leaves his sight, highlighting a deep emotional dependency. The song captures themes of

Produced by Billy Sherrill and Bob Morgan , the recording features elite session musicians and backing vocals by The Anita Kerr Singers and The Jordanaires .