Lonely Man

Elvis Presley

About Lonely Man

"Lonely Man" is a song first recorded by Elvis Presley as part of the soundtrack for his 1961 motion picture Wild in the Country, but eventually dropped from the movie. The movie was originally titled "Lonely Man", and an excerpt of Elvis singing the song could be seen in its original trailer, but the song was cut before release and the movie's title changed. The background vocals are by The Jordanaires. In 1961 "Lonely Man" was released as the flip side to the single "Surrender". In the United States, "Lonely Man" peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100, while "Surrender" reached number 1. Both were certified Platinum by the RIAA, and also separately entered the top 3 in Hong Kong. Later the song "Lonely Man" was included on Presley's 1968 greatest hits album Elvis' Gold Records Volume 4. 


Year:
1971
2:02
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It's a lonely man 
Who wanders all around
It's a lonely man 
Who roams from town to town
Searchin', always searchin'
For something he can't find
Hopin', always hopin'
That some day fate will be kind
It's a lonely man 
Who travels all alone
When he has no one
That he can call his own
Always so unhappy
Taking shelter where he can
Here I am
Come meet a lonely, lonely man
Always so unhappy
Taking shelter where he can
Here I am
Come meet a lonely, lonely man
Here I am
Come meet a lonely, lonely man


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Elvis Presley

Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. A cultural icon, he is commonly known by the single name Elvis. One of the most popular musicians of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". more »

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Written by: BENNIE BENJAMIN, SOL MARCUS

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Lonely Man" is a song performed by famous American singer Elvis Presley. It was originally released as part of a soundtrack for the movie "Wild in the Country" in 1961.
Song Creation
The lyrics of "Lonely Man" were written by Ben Weisman and Fred Wise. The two writers had written several songs for Elvis' movies.
Movie Inclusion
The song appeared in the movie "Wild In The Country" where Presley played the role of Glenn Tyler, a troubled young man.
Performance Style
"Lonely Man" is marked by Elvis' iconic and soulful performance, which perfectly captures the melancholy and sorrow expressed in the lyrics.
Song Theme
The song encapsulates the feelings of isolation and longing, which align with Elvis' character in the movie.
Soundtrack Success
Despite mixed reviews for the film, the "Wild in the Country" soundtrack, including "Lonely Man," enjoyed considerable success, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart.
Recording Location
"Lonely Man" was recorded at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California in November 1960.
Single Release
The song was released as a single in 1961 with "Surrender" on the B-side. This single peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Album Inclusions
Besides the soundtrack, “Lonely Man” has been included in many Elvis compilations over the years, further establishing the song as a notable part of the singer’s discography.
Musical Style
The song’s musical style is a blend of pop and rock and roll, falling in line with the popular music genres of the early 1960s and Elvis' performance style during that period.

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