Lonesome Town
Ricky Nelson
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There's a place where lovers go To cry their troubles away And they call it lonesome town Where the broken hearts stay (lonesome town) You can buy a dream or two To last you all through the years And the only price you pay Is a heartful of tears (full of tears) Goin' down to lonesome town Where the broken hearts stay Goin' down to lonesome town To cry my troubles away In the town of broken dreams The streets are paved with regret Maybe down in lonesome town I can learn to forget (to forget) Maybe down in lonesome town I can learn to forget (Lonesome town)
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Written by: Thomas Baker Knight
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10 facts about this song
General Info"Lonesome Town" is a song written by Baker Knight and recorded by Ricky Nelson in 1958.
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BackgroundThe song is about a desolate and lonely place where broken hearts stay, following the metaphorical concept that a person's feelings of loneliness and sorrow can create an isolated "town" in their mind.
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Notable PerformanceAfter its release, the song reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Ricky Nelson's biggest hits.
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Legacy"Lonesome Town" has been covered by several artists over the years, including Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, and The Cramps.
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InstrumentationThe song features subtle guitar work that contributes to its melancholic and mournful tone.
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GenreThe song fits into the Rock and Roll genre, more specifically, the sub-genre of Rockabilly.
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Pop CultureIt was later featured in films such as Pulp Fiction and TV shows like Gilmore Girls, which helped introduce the song to new audiences.
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Nelson's CareerThis song is considered a significant achievement in Ricky Nelson's career, firmly establishing his transition from child TV star to serious musician.
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Lyrics"Lonesome Town" is a relatively short song, with lyrics only consisting of two verses and two choruses. Despite this, the song’s lyrical content and Nelson's delivery manage to evoke profound feelings of loneliness in listeners.
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ProducerIt was produced by Ozzie Nelson, Ricky Nelson's father, and released on the Imperial Records label.
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