Lonely Street

Andy Williams

About Lonely Street

"Lonely Street" is a 1958 song written by Carl Belew, Kenny Sowder, and W. S. Stevenson, originally performed by Belew. Its most successful rendition was by Andy Williams, whose version reached #5 on the Billboard chart and #20 on the R&B chart in 1959. The song appeared on his 1959 album, Lonely Street. Archie Bleyer's Orchestra played on the song. The song was ranked #49 on Billboard magazine's Top Hot 100 songs of 1959.


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Where's this place called lonely street?

I'm looking for that lonely street
I've got a sad, sad tale to tell
I need a place to go and weep
Where's this place called lonely street?

A place where there's just loneliness
Where dim lights bring forgetfulness
Where broken dreams and mem'ries meet
Where's this place called lonely street?

Perhaps upon that lonely street
There's someone such as I
Who came to bury broken dreams
And watch an old love die

If I could find that lonely street
Where dim lights bring forgetfulness
Where broken dreams and mem'ries meet
Where's this place called lonely street?

Where's this place called lonely street?

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Andy Williams

Howard Andrew "Andy" Williams (December 3, 1927 – September 25, 2012) was an American popular music singer. He recorded seventeen Gold- and three Platinum-certified albums. He hosted The Andy Williams Show, a TV variety show, from 1962 to 1971, as well as numerous television specials. Most recently, he performed at his Moon River Theatre in Branson, Missouri, which was named after the Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini song "Moon River", with which he is closely identified. more »

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Written by: Carl Belew, W Stevenson, Kenny Sowder

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11 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Lonely Street" is classified under the music genre of traditional pop, a popular music genre that was prevalent from the 1940s to 1960s.
Singer Information
Andy Williams performed "Lonely Street", and he was a prominent American pop singer known for his wide-ranging voice and relaxed performance style.
Song Release
It was released in September 1959, as a track from the album titled "Lonely Street."
Album Success
The album "Lonely Street" peaked at number 12 on Billboard's Top LPs chart.
Lyrical Theme
The song "Lonely Street" is an emotionally charged piece that talks about heartbreak and solitude.
Chart Performance
The song itself reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1959, becoming one of Andy Williams' most successful singles.
Career Impact
Andy Williams: "Lonely Street" was one of the earliest hits in Andy Williams's career and helped establish him as a popular singer in the United States. - Songwriters: The song was written by Carl Belew, Kenny Sowder, and W.S. Stevenson. Their success with this song contributed significantly to their songwriting careers.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Lonely Street" has been covered by many artists across different genres, increasing its popularity even further.
Williams' Performance Style
Andy Williams' rendition of "Lonely Street" stood out for his smooth vocals and the emotional resonance he injected into the performance, perfectly capturing the melancholic theme of the song.
Grammy Awards
In 1960, the album "Lonely Street" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Vocal Performance, Male. However, Williams did not win the award.
Associations in Popular Culture
"Lonely Street" has also been included in numerous compilations of Andy Williams' music and is still considered one of his most memorable performances.

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