Lonesome Town
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Lonesome Town is the name of a song
written by Baker Knight
. A version sung by Ricky Nelson
became a hit single
in the United States, reaching #7 on the Billboard Hot 100
in 1958.
The song appears on the soundtrack to the film Pulp Fiction
. The song is played over characters discussing a 5-dollar milkshake.
This song was covered by the psychobilly band The Cramps
on the EP Gravest Hits and also featured on compilations Off the Bone and How to Make a Monster. Paul McCartney
recorded it for his album Run Devil Run
(1999). Australian singer Jason Donovan
recorded it, too, for his album "Let It Be Me
" (2008). Tiguana Bibles also have made a cover of this music, on the album Child of the moon.
The song was also featured in the game Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse in a cover by the band Milton Mapes
The song was also covered and released as single by English garage legend Holly Golightly
. The song also appears on Singles Round-Up.
This song was also covered by Portuguese rocker Legendary Tiger Man with Rita Redshoes
on vocals on his 2009 album Femina.
The song was used on the NBC television series "Heroes"
in chapter 14 of the fourth season, in the episode "Close to You"
which aired January 11, 2010. Sometime-evil Carnie leader, and lonesome heart Sam Sullivan (actor Robert Knepper
) chooses the song on a diner jukebox and orders a milkshake, reminiscent of the scene in Pulp Fiction
. A closeup of the milkshake is shown as Sam invokes an earthquake, which then drowns out the music. The song runs from 38:35-39:52 in the episode.
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
written by Baker Knight
Baker Knight
Baker Knight was an American songwriter and musician from Birmingham, Alabama.He was born Thomas Baker Knight Jr. in Birmingham, Alabama to Thomas Baker Knight Sr. and his wife Mary Knight. His father died in 1939 at the age of 32, and because of his mother's poor health Knight was raised mainly...
. A version sung by Ricky Nelson
Ricky Nelson
Eric Hilliard Nelson , better known as Ricky Nelson or Rick Nelson, was an American singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and actor...
became a hit single
Hit single
A hit single is a recorded song or instrumental released as a single that has become very popular. Although it is sometimes used to describe any widely-played or big-selling song, the term "hit" is usually reserved for a single that has appeared in an official music chart through repeated radio...
in the United States, reaching #7 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
in 1958.
The song appears on the soundtrack to the film Pulp Fiction
Pulp Fiction (film)
Pulp Fiction is a 1994 American crime film directed by Quentin Tarantino, who co-wrote its screenplay with Roger Avary. The film is known for its rich, eclectic dialogue, ironic mix of humor and violence, nonlinear storyline, and host of cinematic allusions and pop culture references...
. The song is played over characters discussing a 5-dollar milkshake.
This song was covered by the psychobilly band The Cramps
The Cramps
The Cramps were an American rock band, formed in 1976 and active until 2009. The band split after the death of lead singer Lux Interior. Their line-up rotated much over their existence, with the husband and wife duo of Interior and lead guitarist Poison Ivy the only permanent members...
on the EP Gravest Hits and also featured on compilations Off the Bone and How to Make a Monster. Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles and Wings , McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100...
recorded it for his album Run Devil Run
Run Devil Run
Run Devil Run is the eleventh solo studio album by Paul McCartney, released in 1999. It features covers of both familiar and obscure 1950s rock and roll songs, along with three new McCartney songs written in the same style...
(1999). Australian singer Jason Donovan
Jason Donovan
Jason Donovan is an Australian actor and singer. He initially achieved fame in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, before beginning a career in music in 1988. In the UK he has sold over 3 million records, and his début album Ten Good Reasons was one of the highest-selling albums of 1989...
recorded it, too, for his album "Let It Be Me
Let It Be Me (album)
Let It Be Me is the fourth studio album by the Australian singer Jason Donovan. It was released in November 2008, and was Donovan's first new studio album in 15 years. It reached no.28 in the UK....
" (2008). Tiguana Bibles also have made a cover of this music, on the album Child of the moon.
The song was also featured in the game Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse in a cover by the band Milton Mapes
Milton mapes
Milton Mapes is a band that formed in Austin, Texas in 1999. The band was named after band member Greg Vanderpool's grandfather.Singer/guitarist Greg Vanderpool and bandmate Roberto Sánchez, both veterans of Dallas’ Deep Ellum music scene, subsequently spent a year in Nashville compiling songs...
The song was also covered and released as single by English garage legend Holly Golightly
Holly Golightly
Holly Golightly is a British singer-songwriter. Her mother christened her after the protagonist in Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's. Her musical style ranges from garage rock to R&B.-Musical career:...
. The song also appears on Singles Round-Up.
This song was also covered by Portuguese rocker Legendary Tiger Man with Rita Redshoes
Rita redshoes
Rita Redshoes is a solo artist from Portugal. In 1996 she sang with her first band, Atomic Bees, releasing an album in 2000 entitled love.noises.and.kisses. In 2003, she was invited to sing with David Fonseca, and shared with him the song “Hold Still” from Our Hearts Will Beat As One, his second...
on vocals on his 2009 album Femina.
The song was used on the NBC television series "Heroes"
Heroes (TV series)
Heroes is an American science fiction television drama series created by Tim Kring that appeared on NBC for four seasons from September 25, 2006 through February 8, 2010. The series tells the stories of ordinary people who discover superhuman abilities, and how these abilities take effect in the...
in chapter 14 of the fourth season, in the episode "Close to You"
Close to You (Heroes)
"Close to You" is the fourteenth episode of the fourth season of the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes, and the seventy-third episode overall. The episode aired on January 11, 2010.-Plot:...
which aired January 11, 2010. Sometime-evil Carnie leader, and lonesome heart Sam Sullivan (actor Robert Knepper
Robert Knepper
Robert Lyle Knepper is an American actor. He is best known for starring as Theodore "T-Bag" Bagwell in the Fox network's drama series Prison Break, for which he was nominated a Satellite Award...
) chooses the song on a diner jukebox and orders a milkshake, reminiscent of the scene in Pulp Fiction
Pulp Fiction (film)
Pulp Fiction is a 1994 American crime film directed by Quentin Tarantino, who co-wrote its screenplay with Roger Avary. The film is known for its rich, eclectic dialogue, ironic mix of humor and violence, nonlinear storyline, and host of cinematic allusions and pop culture references...
. A closeup of the milkshake is shown as Sam invokes an earthquake, which then drowns out the music. The song runs from 38:35-39:52 in the episode.