"Lonely Together" is a 1981 song recorded by

Barry Manilow Barry Manilow ( ; born Barry Alan Pincus on June 17, 1943) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer with a career that spans over sixty years. His hit recordings include "Could It Be Magic", "Looks Like We Made It", "Brandy (Scott ...

. It was written by

Kenny Nolan Kenneth "Kenny" Nolan (born September 30, 1949) is an American singer-songwriter from Los Angeles. He is best remembered for the 1976–77 song " I Like Dreamin'", which he wrote and performed; it reached No. 3 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 an ...

. The song was the second single release from Manilow's 1980 album, '' Barry''. ''

Record World ''Record World'' magazine was one of three major weekly music industry trade magazines in the United States, with ''Billboard'' and '' Cashbox''. It was founded in 1946 as ''Music Vendor''. In 1964, it was changed to ''Record World'' under the ...

'' said that the song's "striking string/choral arrangement is primed for pop-A/C acceptance."

Chart history

"Lonely Together" peaked at number 45 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100.''Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-1990'' - It reached number seven on the U.S. adult contemporary chart.''Billboard'' Adult Contemporary, May 9, 1981
/ref> In Ireland and the UK, it reached numbers 20 and 21, respectively.

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* Songs about loneliness 1980 songs 1981 singles Barry Manilow songs Songs written by Kenny Nolan Arista Records singles {{1980s-pop-song-stub