Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight

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"Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" is a soulful 1972 ballad by singer-songwriter James Taylor, known for its smooth blend of folk, pop, and jazz influences and its introspective, romantic lyrics.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
artist James Taylor
associatedAct James Taylor
composer James Taylor
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
era singer-songwriter era
genre folk rock
jazz-influenced ballad
pop
soft rock
hasAudience adult contemporary listeners
hasInfluence folk music
jazz music
pop music
hasInstrumentation acoustic guitar
bass
drums
electric piano
hasLyricsTheme introspection
loneliness
romantic longing
hasType love song
torch song
language English
lyricist James Taylor
mood intimate
melancholic
musicalStyle ballad
notableFor blend of folk, pop, and jazz elements
introspective lyrics
smooth vocal performance
originalMedium studio recording
performer James Taylor
performerVocalType male vocal
periodOfPopularity 1970s
recordingArtistNationality American
releaseDecade 1970s
releaseYear 1972
subjectMatter emotional vulnerability
romantic relationship
tempo slow
vocalDelivery smooth
vocalStyle soulful
writer James Taylor

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