"I've Been Lonely for So Long" is a pop-soul song recorded by American southern soul singer Frederick Knight in 1972. It was written by his wife, Posie Knight, and Jerry Weaver. It was released as a single and peaked at number 27 on the Billboard pop chart, number 8 on the R&B chart and number 23 on the British pop chart in 1972.[1][2] It was also released on his 1973 album of the same name.
"I've Been Lonely for So Long" | ||||
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Single by Frederick Knight | ||||
from the album I've Been Lonely for So Long | ||||
B-side | "Lean on Me" | |||
Released | April 1972 | |||
Genre | Southern soul Country pop | |||
Length | 3:11 | |||
Label | Stax STA-0117 (US) Stax 2025-098 (UK) | |||
Songwriter(s) | Posie Knight, Jerry Weaver | |||
Frederick Knight singles chronology | ||||
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Chart (1972) | Peak position |
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UK Singles Chart[2] | 23 |
US Billboard Black Singles[1] | 8 |
US Billboard Hot 100[1] | 27 |
US Cash Box Top 100[3] | 20 |
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