Lonely (Joel Corry song) explained

Lonely
Cover:LonelyJoelCorry.png
Type:single
Artist:Joel Corry
Album:Another Friday Night
Genre:House
Prev Title:Sorry
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:Head & Heart
Next Year:2020

"Lonely" is a song by English DJ and producer Joel Corry. It features uncredited vocals from English singer Harlee. It was released on 24 January 2020.[1] [2] On 20 March 2020, "Lonely" was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry, for moving 200,000 units in the UK.

Music video

The music video for the track[3] was released on the 24 January 2020 and stars Aimee Corry, Cris Haris,[4] Harlee and Joel Corry. Joel is a doctor in an institution that treats people obsessed with their smartphones. Directed by Eliot Simpson,[5] who mentioned that the two main influences were the film "The Lobster" and the Black Mirror Episode "Nosedive". The video ends with all "patients" reconnecting with people without their phones and dance all together.

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[6]

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2020)Position
Ireland (IRMA)[8] 18
Poland (ZPAV)[9] 75
UK Singles (OCC)[10] 14
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[11] 74

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lonely - Single by Joel Corry on Apple Music. Apple Music. 10 April 2020.
  2. Web site: Joel Corry's song 'Lonely' is a dancefloor filler. Hits Radio. en. 10 April 2020.
  3. Web site: Joel Corry - Lonely. Story of Song. en-US. 2020-05-06.
  4. Web site: Cris Haris. 2021-09-07. IMDb. en.
  5. Web site: Elliot Simpson Directs New Joel Corry Music Video 'Lonely' —. Park Village is a Film Production Company. en-US. 2020-05-06.
  6. Web site: Credits / Lonely / Joel Corry – TIDAL. listen.tidal.com. en. 10 April 2020.
  7. Web site: SloTop50 – Slovenian official singles chart. slotop50.si. 6 July 2020.
  8. Web site: Ireland's Official Top 50 biggest songs of 2020. Official Charts Company. White. Jack. 10 January 2021. 11 January 2021.
  9. Web site: Najpopularniejsze single radiowe i najlepiej sprzedające się płyty 2020 roku. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. pl. 28 January 2021.
  10. Web site: End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2020. Official Charts Company. 5 January 2021.
  11. Web site: Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2020. Billboard. 4 December 2020.