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What year was Hey there lonely girl?

What year was Hey there lonely girl?

1969
Hey There Lonely Girl/Released

Who made Hey there lonely girl?

Eddie Holman
Hey There Lonely Girl/Artists

Did Eddie Holman sing with the Stylistics?

After singing with the Philadelphia groups The Delfonics and The Stylistics, Holman finally struck personal gold in 1970 with his ballad, “Hey There Lonely Girl” (originally “Hey There Lonely Boy” recorded in 1963 by Ruby and the Romantics), which peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

How Old Is Eddie Holman?

75 years (June 3, 1946)
Eddie Holman/Age

Is Eddie Holman married?

Personal life. Holman and his wife Sheila have three children. He is an ordained Baptist minister who uses his musical talents both as a tool of entertainment and his faith.

Who sang the song Lonely Boy?

Andrew Gold
Lonely Boy – Re-Recording/Artists

Where is Eddie Holman from?

Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Eddie Holman/Place of birth

Where is Eddie Holman now?

Holman owns his own record label, Agape Records, and music publishing company, Schoochiebug Music Publishing ASCAP.

What does Lonely Boy mean?

The song follows the life of a child who feels neglected by his parents after the birth of a younger sister. The second verse of the song features backing vocals provided by Linda Ronstadt. Gold had previously worked with Ronstadt as a producer and backing musician.

What time signature is lonely boy?

The song is played in the key of E minor, with only three chords used throughout the song. “Lonely Boy” is set in the time signature of common time with a varying tempo of 164-168 beats per minute.

Who wrote Oh what a lonely boy?

Lonely Boy – Re-Recording/Composers

Who was the original singer of Hey There Lonely Girl?

In 1969, R&B singer Eddie Holman recorded and released his own version of the song. It charted in the United States in 1970 and in the United Kingdom in 1974. Holman’s recording of “Hey There Lonely Girl” is most recognizable by its disconsolate, sentimental and heavyhearted lyrics, with his falsetto voice. Here is a sample of the chorus:

When did Eddie Holman make Hey There Lonely Girl?

He is best known for his 1970 hit song “Hey There Lonely Girl”. His specialty ranges from R&B and pop to gospel. Although born in Norfolk, Virginia, Holman later grew up in New York.

When did Hey There Lonely Boy come out?

Unlike other Ruby and the Romantics releases, “Hey There Lonely Boy” did not make any other US charts. In 1969, R&B singer Eddie Holman recorded and released his own version of the song. It charted in the United States in 1970 and in the United Kingdom in 1974.

Where did Hey There Lonely Girl Go in the UK?

On the US soul singles chart, it went to #4. This version peaked #1 on the Canadian RPM chart and number 42 on the Australian chart. Four years after its US/Canadian release, the single went to #4 on the UK Singles Chart, his highest charting single in each country.