Only a Lonely Heart Knows
Barbara Mandrell
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Life holds no fascination Without you here with me Each hour's eternity And friends are small consolation Talk doesn't ease the pain The hurt can't be explained Only a lonely heart knows How the memory cuts like a knife Since you walked out of my life I'm half crazy day and night And only a lonely heart knows How the heartache, it grows and grows Oh, how long does it take till the heartache goes? Only a lonely, only a lonely heart knows Time is a friend and an enemy In time the hurt might end Till then the walls close in I'm so lost, I'm numbed by your leaving me I sit alone and stare You don't know till you've been there And only a lonely heart knows How the memory cuts like a knife Since you walked out of my life I'm half crazy day and night And only a lonely heart knows How the heartache, it grows and grows Oh, how long does it take till the heartache goes? Only a lonely, only a lonely heart knows Tell me how long does it take till the heartache goes? Only a lonely, only a lonely Yes, only a lonely, only a lonely heart knows
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Written by: DENNIS MORGAN, STEVE DAVIS
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Only a Lonely Heart Knows" is a country music song performed by Barbara Mandrell, a highly respected and successful artist known for her contributions to the genre.
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DiscographyThe song was included in the album "Spun Gold," which was released in 1983. This album is one of Mandrell’s successful ones and peaked at #4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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Chart Performance"Only a Lonely Heart Knows" was a hit song making it to the Top 2 of Billboard Hot Country Songs the same year it was released.
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Known CollaborationsThis song was a collaboration between Barbara Mandrell and American songwriter Stephen Allen Davis who is known for writing hits for other famous country music artists.
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Song DurationThe duration of the song "Only a Lonely Heart Knows" is reasonably short, at 3 minutes and 33 seconds.
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Grammy WinnerWhile the song did not win any awards, Barbara Mandrell, the singer of the song, is a revered country music artist who has won two Grammy awards during her career.
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PopularityDue to its chart performance mentioned earlier, the song received significant radio airplay upon release, helping to increase Barbara Mandrell's popularity.
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Story-TellingAs with many of her songs, "Only a Lonely Heart Knows" is appreciated for its emotional depth and heartfelt lyrics, typical characteristics of country song storytelling.
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Genre"Only a Lonely Heart Knows" is considered a notable example of the country music genre, combining classic country instrumentation, and Mandrell's distinctive vocal style.
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Music VideoContrary to many songs in the digital era, "Only a Lonely Heart Knows" does not have an official music video. During the time of its release, music videos were less common, especially in country music where audio and live performances were often prioritized more.
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ImpactDespite its release decades ago, the song continues to enjoy digital sales and streams from fans of classic country music. It's recognized as one of Barbara Mandrell's signature songs.
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