"I've Been Lonely Too Long" is a song written by

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and

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and performed by

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. Released as a single in 1967, it reached #7 in

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, 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

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chart. It was also featured on their 1967 album ''

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'', where the title is given as "Lonely Too Long". The rhythm track is based on

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", released the previous year (1966). The song was produced by

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and 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)''. *

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, on their original Sundi Records album ''Love (Can Make You Happy).'' * The Brooklyn Bridge, on their 1968 album ''

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''. *

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, on their 1969 album ''Come On, React!'' *

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, on his 1972 album '' Rock Me Baby''. *

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, as a single in 1979 in the UK; it did not chart.

References

Songs about loneliness 1967 songs 1967 singles 1979 singles Songs written by Felix Cavaliere Songs written by Eddie Brigati The Rascals songs The Fireballs songs David Cassidy songs Song recordings produced by Norman Petty Song recordings produced by Wes Farrell Song recordings produced by Val Garay Atlantic Records singles Asylum Records singles {{1960s-song-stub