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Only The Lonely
The Motels
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- Album
- All Four One (Remastered 1999)
- Released
- 1982
- Genres
- new wave
- Length
- 3:16
- Tempo
- 115 BPM
- Label
- Capitol Records
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About this song
"Only The Lonely" was the first single from The Motels' third album and became their breakthrough song. It reached #9 in the US, was a top 40 hit in Canada, New Zealand and Australia, and ended 1982 ranked as the #29 song of the year in the US.
What it's about
The song was inspired by Davis' promising musical career clashing with her personal sadness at the time. Her performance in the music video for the song won her an American Music Award.
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Fun facts
- Sampled in 1 other song, like “It's Like Uhh by Folk Trap Gang”.
- Written by Martha Davis.
- Produced by Val Garay.