Just Don't Want to Be Lonely

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About Just Don't Want to Be Lonely

"Just Don't Want to Be Lonely" is a song written by Bobby Eli, John Freeman and Vinnie Barrett, originally recorded in 1973 by Ronnie Dyson and popularized internationally by The Main Ingredient. Dyson's version reached No. 60 in the US Pop chart, No. 30 Adult Contemporary, and No. 29 in the US R&B chart. Its flipside was "Point of No Return," a song written by Tom Bell & Linda Creed.


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1996
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I don't mind when you say that you're going away
I just don't want to be lonely
And I don't care if you share only moments a day
I just don't want to be lonely

[Chorus:]
I'd rather be loved and needed
Depended on to give a love I can't give
When you're gone, when you're gone
I just don't want to be lonely
I'd just rather be loved

I don't mind when the time sets the sun to the moon
I just don't want to be lonely
Let the stairs find you there, at the end of the room
I just don't want to be lonely

[Chorus: Repeat 2X]

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The Main Ingredient is an American soul and R&B group best known for their 1972 hit song, "Everybody Plays the Fool". more »

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Written by: BOBBY ELI, JOHN C JR FREEMAN, VINNIE BARRETT

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10 facts about this song

Release Info
"Just Don't Want to Be Lonely" by The Main Ingredient was released in 1974 as a part of their album "Euphrates River."
Chart Performance
The song was a top-ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching number 8.
R&B Success
It was even more successful on the R&B Billboard chart where it peaked at number 2.
Cover Version
Interestingly, "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely" is actually a cover. The original song was performed by Ronnie Dyson and was released in 1973.
Grammy Nomination
In 1975, the song was nominated for a Grammy award in the category of Best R&B Song.
Group Members
At the time, The Main Ingredient consisted of Cuba Gooding Sr., Tony Sylvester, and Luther Simmons Jr.
Cuba Gooding Sr.'s Impact
This was the group's second big hit with Cuba Gooding Sr. as the lead singer, following "Everybody Plays the Fool."
Music Genre
The song is classified under the R&B and Soul genre.
Time Length
The running time of the song is 3 minutes and 22 seconds.
Song Message
The song carries a message of longing and desperation not to be left alone, making it resonate with many listeners.

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