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Released in 1986, “Lonely Is the Night” by Air Supply is a soft rock ballad about heartbreak, regret, and the deep emptiness of separation. Written by Albert Hammond and Diane Warren and produced by John Boylan, it served as the lead single from the album Hearts in Motion, reaching number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 12 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Song Overview and Themes Release Year: 1986Album: Hearts in Motion (Ninth studio album)Songwriters: Albert Hammond and Diane Warren Producer: John Boylan Chart Performance: Peaked at No. 76 (Billboard Hot 100) and No. 12 (Adult Contemporary)Lyrical and Musical Style Lyrical Content: Explores the pain of letting someone go and realizing how much they are needed. The narrator admits to faking happiness and smiling through the daytime, but finds the night overwhelming and devoid of light when apart from their partner. Vocals and Instrumentation: Features Russell Hitchcock’s emotional, soaring lead vocals combined with lush 1980s soft-rock arrangement, soaring harmonies, and a poignant melodic structure." RARE PROMOTIONAL RADIO STATION COPY"