Lonely Boy [ by Andrew Gold ]

"Lonely Boy" – Andrew Gold

“Lonely Boy”

Artist: Andrew Gold

Songwriter: Andrew Gold

Genre: Pop / Soft Rock

Original Release: 1977 (from the album What's Wrong with This Picture?)

Chart Performance: Billboard Hot 100 – Peak #7

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“Lonely Boy” is one of Andrew Gold’s signature recordings and a defining moment of late-1970s pop and soft rock. Bright, melodic, and instantly memorable, the song pairs an upbeat groove with lyrics reflecting childhood identity and family dynamics.

Written and performed by Gold himself, the track climbed into the Top 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, cementing his place as a skilled singer-songwriter with crossover appeal. Decades later, it remains a staple of classic hits and nostalgia playlists.

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