Only the Lonely
The Motels, Quiet Riot
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We walked the loneliest mile We smile without any style We kiss all together wrong No intention We lie about each other's drinks We live without each other Thinking what anyone would do Without me and you It's like I told you Only the lonely can play So hold on here we go Hold on to nothin' we know I feel so lonely Way up here You mention the time we were together So long ago well I don't remember All I know is it makes me feel good now It's like I told you only the lonely can play Only the lonely only the lonely can play Only the lonely only the lonely can play It's like I told you only the lonely can play Only the lonely Only the lonely can play
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Written by: Martha Emily Davis
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15 facts about this song
Song Genre"Only the Lonely" is best classified in the genre of new wave pop music.
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Chart SuccessReleasing in 1982, the song peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also reached number 6 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart.
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Album InclusionThe song is included on The Motels' third studio album titled "All Four One".
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Video AccompanimentThe music video, which features the Motels' lead singer Martha Davis, was one of the first concept videos aired on MTV.
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Song LengthThe duration of the original track is approximately 3 minutes and 16 seconds.
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Impact on Motel's ReputationWith "Only the Lonely", The Motels carved a niche for themselves in the new wave genre and it is arguably considered their flagship song.
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Grammy NominationThe song earned the band a nomination at the 1982 Grammy Awards for Best Performance by a Group or Duo.
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About the SongThe song reflects the lead singer's (Martha Davis) feelings of loneliness and isolation.
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Live PerformancesDespite the emotional weight of the song, it is commonly performed in the band's live sets.
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Worldwide PopularityBeyond the US, "Only the Lonely" also found its place in the top 40 of both Australian and Canadian music charts.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence.
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SongwritingMartha Davis, the lead vocalist of The Motels, wrote "Only the Lonely".
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Music Video DirectorThe music video of "Only the Lonely" was directed by acclaimed director Russell Mulcahy.
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Soundtrack AppearancesThe song has been featured in several films and TV series, including 'Moscow on the Hudson' (1984), 'The China Syndrome' (1979), and 'Looking for Mr. Goodbar' (1977).
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Song Recognition“Only the Lonely” was ranked number 52 in VH1's 100 greatest one-hit wonders of the 80s list.
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