Mr. Lonely – Bobby Vinton
Vinton began writing the song while serving in the Army. The song describes a soldier who is sent overseas and has no communication with his home. The singer laments his condition and wishes for someone to talk with. The single of Vinton’s recording was released just as the Vietnam War was escalating and many soldiers were experiencing a similar situation. Vinton’s version was noted for his sobbing emotionally during the second verse. Vinton and Gene Allan later re-teamed to compose “Coming Home Soldier”, which reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1967. What did you think? Please leave a comment in the section below and remember to share the video and sign up for our free newsletter!
June 24, 2020 @ 12:51 am
Being a Nam vet from Australia I remember the song well. It evokes a lot of memories. Some good; others bad. The lyrics probably resonated with every military member serving in Vietnam at the time. Still get choked up when hearing it. It was the day when a lot of song lyrics (not all) reflected the attitude and lack of understanding by civilians. We weren’t gung-ho soldiers there because of the Communism threat or the so-called domino theory. We were there because we had no choice. That was what it was like for most of us. I had some experience with U.S. soldiers when attached to American units. I still grieve at the cost of this war to America and the early lack of recognition which was the same in Australia. I fully endorse Paul’s comments — a lost youth that we never found.