Bobby Vinton’s Antiwar Song: Mr. Lonely

Ginny Garner wrote:

Lew,

One of the most touching, sad antiwar songs ever performed is Mr.Lonely by Bobby Vincton. Vinton, who served two years in the Army, co-wrote this song when he was a lonely soldier. It was a #1 hit for him in 1964. He sung the song on the Mike Douglas Show in 1972 and in his introduction explains US troops are about to be coming home. Vinton continued to tour until 2014 and, at 90, is still with us.