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I've Been Lonely Too Long
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Wikipedia article
"'I've Been Lonely Too Long'" is a song written by Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati and performed by The Young Rascals. Released as a single in 1967, it reached #7 in Canada, while in the U.S. it reached #16 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart, #17 on the 'Cashbox' Top 100 chart, and #33 on the Hot R&B Singles chart. It was also featured on their 1967 album 'Collections', where the title is given as "Lonely Too Long".
The rhythm track is based on the Temptations hit " Ain't Too Proud To Beg", released the previous year (1966).
The song was produced by The Young Rascalsand ranked #54 on 'Billboard' magazine's Top 100 singles of 1967.
Other versions
*Byrdie Green, on her 1967 album 'I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)'.
*Mercy, on their original Sundi Records album 'Love (Can Make You Happy).'
*The Brooklyn Bridge,on their 1968 album 'Brooklyn Bridge'.
*The Fireballs, on their 1969 album 'Come On, React!'
*David Cassidy,on his 1972 album 'Rock Me Baby'.
*Richie Furay, as a single in 1979 in the UK; it did not chart.
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Category:Songs about loneliness
Category:1967 songs
Category:1967 singles
Category:1979 singles
Category:Songs written by Felix Cavaliere
Category:Songs written by Eddie Brigati
Category:The Rascals songs
Category:The Fireballs songs
Category:David Cassidy songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Norman Petty
Category:Song recordings produced by Wes Farrell
Category:Song recordings produced by Val Garay
Category:Atlantic Records singles
Category:Asylum Records singles
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