Single:
Lonesome Loser entered the Australian singles chart* on 23 July 1979 and peaked at #19.
Album:
The song is on First Under the Wire which entered the Australian albums chart* on 30 July 1979 and peaked at #2.
Songwriter:
David Briggs
Producers:
John Boylan, Little River Band
Record label of Australian release:
Capitol
*Kent Music Report / Australian Chart Book. See About.
Songfacts:
Most Little River Band hits were written by founding members Graeham Goble, Beeb Birtles or Glenn Shorrock, but Lonesome Loser was written by guitarist David Briggs, who joined in 1976 after the band’s second album.
LRB are known for their vocal harmonies, which are front and center on this song. It opens with a distinctive a cappella intro by Goble, Birtles and Shorrock that makes the song pop when it comes on the radio or in a playlist.
Read more: www.songfacts.com/facts/little-river-band/lonesome-loser
Lyrics:
Have you heard about the Lonesome Loser?
Beaten by the Queen of Hearts every time.
Have you heard about the Lonesome Loser?
He’s a loser but he still keeps on trying.
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