Lonely Teenager

Dion

About Lonely Teenager

"Lonely Teenager" is a song written by Alfred DiPaola, Silvio Faraci, and Salvatore Pippa and performed by Dion. It is Dion's first solo single. The song reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #47 in the UK in 1960. It was featured on his 1961 album, Alone with Dion. The song was arranged by Bob Mersey.


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1988
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I want to go home
Where I belong
'Cause now I'm just a lonely teenager
When I was 16 ran away
All alone on a stray
What can I do what can I say
I'm a lonely teenager
Now I'm 17 still alone
Wondering if I should go home
Or maybe stay out on my own
I'm a lonely teenager
I'd love to go back home (back home)
Where I belong (back home)
I know I'd be alright
If I just stay out of sight
I want to go home
Where I belong
'Cause now I'm just a lonely teenager
(I want to go back home
Just let me go back home)
I'd love to go back home (back home)
Where I belong (back home)
I know I'd be alright
If I just stay out of sight
I want to go home
Where I belong
'Cause now I'm just a lonely teenager
(I want to go back home
Please let me go back home)
Lonely teenager...[Fade]

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Dion

Dion is a highly influential American singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He was part of the doo-wop group Dion and the Belmonts before pursuing a successful solo career. Known for his expressive, soulful voice and catchy melodies, Dion's music spans various genres, including doo-wop, rock and roll, pop, folk, and blues. Some of his best-known songs include "Runaround Sue" and "The Wanderer." He continues to perform and record music to this day. more »

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Written by: BOBBIE CARROL, CHARLES FORESTER, MARY BARFIELD

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Lonely Teenager" was released in November 1960 as a single by Dion DiMucci, also known simply as Dion.
Record Label
The song was published by the notable American record label, Laurie Records.
Album Inclusion
“Lonely Teenager” was also included in Dion's debut solo album, "Alone with Dion," released in 1961.
Chart Performance
This single reached number twelve on the Billboard charts in December 1960, making it a significant hit.
Genre
The song is a classic example of the pop and doo-wop style that was particularly popular during the early 60s.
Songwriters
The song was written by Doc Pomus, an esteemed songwriter, along with Mort Shuman and Frank Slay.
Transition Record
This song marked an important transition in Dion's career from his early dues with the Belmonts to his more mature, solo career.
Thematic Relevance
"Lonely Teenager" was perfectly in keeping with the teenage themes of love and loneliness that pervaded the music scene at that time.
Dion's Distinctive Style
The song showcases Dion's melodic, soulful voice, a signature element that helped him stand out among other artists of that time.
Global Appeal
Although it was released in the US, "Lonely Teenager" was able to reach a global audience, securing Dion's status as a world-renowned artist.

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