Ask the Lonely
The Four Tops
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Just ask the lonely When you feel that need Can make it all alone Remember no one is big enough To go it alone Just ask the lonely They know the hurt and pain Of losing a love, you can never regain Just ask the lonely The young and foolish laugh at love (Woo hoo) So they slowly run away (Woo hoo hoo hoo) Confident and sure that fate (Woo hoo) Will bring another love their way (Ah) But ask the lonely (Ah) How vainly a heart can yearn, (Ah) For losing a love that will never return Just ask the lonely They'll tell you Ooh, woo hoo hoo hoo ooh (Ah) They'll tell you a story of sadness (Ah) A story too hard to believe Ah, they'll tell you the loneliest one is me Just ask the lonely Ask me I'm the loneliest one you'll see Just ask the lonely
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Written by: John L Friga, Stephen Ray Perry
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Ask the Lonely" is a 1965 hit single recorded by popular Motown singing group, The Four Tops.
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Chart PerformanceThe song hit #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #9 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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CompositionThe song was written and produced by Motown's primary songwriting and production team, Holland–Dozier–Holland.
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Historical Context"Ask the Lonely" was released during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, when soul and R&B music often served as a soundtrack for political and cultural change.
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Cover VersionsArtists such as Barbara McNair, Billy Eckstine, and Boyz II Men have all covered "Ask the Lonely."
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Album AssociationIt also appeared on The Four Tops' 1966 Second Album.
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Musical StyleLike much of The Four Tops' catalog, "Ask the Lonely" exhibits a blend of soul, pop, and R&B influences.
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Unique Music VideoThe music video for the song features black-and-white footage of The Four Tops performing live.
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LegacyThe song has remained a popular choice on oldies' and Motown specialty radio stations.
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Arts and Entertainment Influence"Ask the Lonely" has been featured in movies such as "Nick of Time" (1995) and TV shows such as "The Sopranos."
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Inclusion in CollectionsThe song has also been included in various compilation albums released by the Motown label.
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RecognitionIt is considered one of The Four Tops' signature songs and continues to receive recognition for its impacting lyrics and emotional performance.
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