Mr. Lonely
Bobby Vinton
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Release Date"Mr. Lonely" was first released by Bobby Vinton in 1964.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Mr. Lonely" went on to peak at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States – it was Vinton's second and final U.S. number-one hit.
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InspirationBobby Vinton wrote "Mr. Lonely" during his military service in the U.S. Army where he served in the late 1950s as a band director in Fort Dix, New Jersey.
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AlbumThe song was initially featured on Vinton's album "Roses Are Red" in 1962 but became a single in 1964.
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Song LengthThe original length of the song is 2 minutes and 45 seconds.
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ThemeThe track centers around a soldier who is stationed overseas and is yearning for companionship and love.
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Cover Versions"Mr. Lonely" has been covered by various artists in multiple languages, including Akon who sampled it in his song "Lonely" in 2005.
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AwardsDespite its success, "Mr. Lonely" was not nominated for any Grammy awards.
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Late PopularityThe song achieved popularity more than two years after its initial release. It was only after it started to gain airplay that it was re-released as a single in 1964.
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Genre"Mr. Lonely" is known for its melancholic tune and is classified under the genres of Pop and Traditional Pop.
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Signature Song"Mr. Lonely" is often said to be among Bobby Vinton’s signature songs, establishing his reputation as a popular male vocalist in the 1960s.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Mr. Lonely" depicts Bobby Vinton in a military dress, consistent with the song's underlying theme.
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