Lonely Man
Elvis Presley
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It's a lonely man Who wanders all around It's a lonely man Who roams from town to town Searchin', always searchin' For something he can't find Hopin', always hopin' That some day fate will be kind It's a lonely man Who travels all alone When he has no one That he can call his own Always so unhappy Taking shelter where he can Here I am Come meet a lonely, lonely man Always so unhappy Taking shelter where he can Here I am Come meet a lonely, lonely man Here I am Come meet a lonely, lonely man
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Written by: BENNIE BENJAMIN, SOL MARCUS
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Lonely Man" is a song performed by famous American singer Elvis Presley. It was originally released as part of a soundtrack for the movie "Wild in the Country" in 1961.
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Song CreationThe lyrics of "Lonely Man" were written by Ben Weisman and Fred Wise. The two writers had written several songs for Elvis' movies.
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Movie InclusionThe song appeared in the movie "Wild In The Country" where Presley played the role of Glenn Tyler, a troubled young man.
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Performance Style"Lonely Man" is marked by Elvis' iconic and soulful performance, which perfectly captures the melancholy and sorrow expressed in the lyrics.
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Song ThemeThe song encapsulates the feelings of isolation and longing, which align with Elvis' character in the movie.
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Soundtrack SuccessDespite mixed reviews for the film, the "Wild in the Country" soundtrack, including "Lonely Man," enjoyed considerable success, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart.
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Recording Location"Lonely Man" was recorded at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California in November 1960.
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Single ReleaseThe song was released as a single in 1961 with "Surrender" on the B-side. This single peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Album InclusionsBesides the soundtrack, “Lonely Man” has been included in many Elvis compilations over the years, further establishing the song as a notable part of the singer’s discography.
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Musical StyleThe song’s musical style is a blend of pop and rock and roll, falling in line with the popular music genres of the early 1960s and Elvis' performance style during that period.
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