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

Felix Cavaliere Felix Cavaliere (born November 29, 1942) is an American musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known for being the lead vocalist and keyboard player for the Young Rascals. Although he was a member of Joey Dee and the Starliters, known fo ...

and

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and performed by The Young Rascals. 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 Hot R&B Singles 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 the Temptations hit "Ain't Too Proud To Beg", released the previous year (1966). The song was produced by The Young Rascals 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).'' *

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, on their 1968 album '' Brooklyn Bridge''. * The Fireballs, 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