Introduction
“Lonely Too Long” is a country song performed by Patty Loveless, released in August 1996 as the third single from her eighth studio album, The Trouble with the Truth (1996). The song was co-written by Bill Rice, Sharon Vaughn, and Mike Lawler, and produced by Emory Gordy Jr.es.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2
The lyrics of “Lonely Too Long” depict a woman reflecting on a past relationship and contemplating the possibility of rekindling the connection. The song’s narrative explores themes of longing and hope, capturing the emotional complexity of considering a return to a former love.
Patty Loveless’s performance of the song received positive critical acclaim. Larry Flick from Billboard praised her vocal delivery, stating that her voice “exudes a variety of emotion on this well-written tune.” Similarly, Wendy Newcomer from Cash Box highlighted Loveless’s portrayal of “the morning after,” describing it as “inviting and seductive.”en.wikipedia.org+1en.wikipedia.org+1
Commercially, “Lonely Too Long” achieved significant success, spending 20 weeks on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and reaching the number one position during the week of November 16, 1996. This milestone marked Loveless’s fifth and final number-one single on the Billboard country chart.en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
The song was originally recorded by Doug Stone; however, his version was never released. Loveless’s rendition brought the song to prominence, contributing to the overall success of The Trouble with the Truth album. The album received nominations for Album of the Year from both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. It also earned two Grammy nominations: Best Country Album in 1997 and Best Female Country Vocal Performance for the title track in 1998. By 1998, the album was certified platinum.en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org+2es.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+1es.wikipedia.org+1
“Lonely Too Long” remains a testament to Patty Loveless’s ability to convey deep emotional narratives through her music, solidifying her reputation as a leading artist in country music.
For a visual experience of the song, you can watch the official music video below:
Patty Loveless – Lonely Too Long
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