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4 Seasons of Loneliness

1997 single by Boyz II Men

1997 single by Boyz II Men

FieldValue
name4 Seasons of Loneliness
cover4seasonsbIIm.jpg
typesingle
artistBoyz II Men
albumEvolution
released
genre
labelMotown
producerJimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
prev_titleI Remember
prev_year1995
next_titleA Song for Mama
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  • 4:52 (album version)
  • 4:27 (radio edit)
  • James Harris III
  • Terry Lewis "4 Seasons of Loneliness" is a song by Philadelphia-based vocal quartet Boyz II Men. Written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the song was issued as the first single from their fourth studio album, Evolution (1997), on September 8, 1997.

Already a success on US radio, the release of the single prompted a Billboard Hot 100 debut at number two. The following week, the song moved up to number one, becoming Boyz II Men's fifth chart-topper and, as of , the last Hot 100 number-one hit under the Motown banner. "4 Seasons of Loneliness" was also the group's last top-10 hit in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom, debuting at number two on the New Zealand Singles Chart and number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard magazine stated, "The long-anticipated "Evolution" is previewed with a heart-rending ballad that underlines the act's signature harmonies with a quietly rumbling R&B groove. Producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis wisely do not fuss too much with the act's hit-making formula, which still sounds fresh after all these years - thanks mostly to the friendly and often romantic personalities the lads bring to the material. Others may be able to duplicate Boyz II Men's technical sound, but you can't manufacture vibe and personality, both of which are in ample supply here. The countdown to No. 1 starts now."

Track listings

  • US CD, 7-inch, and cassette single
  1. "4 Seasons of Loneliness" (LP version) — 4:51
  2. "4 Seasons of Loneliness" (B II M version) — 5:30
  • Canadian, UK, Australian, and Japanese CD single
  1. "4 Seasons of Loneliness" (radio edit) — 4:27
  2. "4 Seasons of Loneliness" (B II M version) — 5:30
  3. "4 Seasons of Loneliness" (instrumental) — 4:51
  4. "4 Seasons of Loneliness" (a cappella) — 4:41
  • UK cassette single
  1. "4 Seasons of Loneliness" (radio edit) — 4:27
  2. "4 Seasons of Loneliness" (extended Wannya mix) — 5:30

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1997–1998)Peak
positionCanada (Nielsen SoundScan)Canada Contemporary Hit Radio (BDS)Estonia (Eesti Top 20)Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)Europe (European Hit Radio)Spain (Top 40 Radio)UK Airplay (Music Week)
5
10
13
34
22
24
30

Year-end charts

Chart (1997)PositionAustralia (ARIA)Canada Top Singles (RPM)Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)Netherlands (Single Top 100)New Zealand (RIANZ)US Billboard Hot 100US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)US Top 40/Mainstream (Billboard)
91
66
87
68
31
30
25
39
57
Chart (1998)PositionUS Billboard Hot 100US R&B Singles (Billboard)US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)
96
95
75

Certifications

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.United StatesUnited KingdomUnited StatesJapan
August 1997Motowntitle=Motown Aims to Expand Boyz II Men's Int'l Profilelast=Reynoldsfirst=J.R.magazine=Billboardvolume=109issue=34page=112date=August 23, 1997}}
September 8, 1997CDurl=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1997/Music-Week-1997-09-06.pdftitle=New Releases: Singlesmagazine=Music Weekpage=53date=September 6, 1997access-date=July 5, 2021}}
September 9, 1997
September 20, 1997CD

References

References

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  3. (1997). "4 Seasons of Loneliness". Motown Records.
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  8. (1997). "4 Seasons of Loneliness". Motown Records.
  9. Lwin, Nanda. (2000). "Top 40 Hits: The Essential Chart Guide". Music Data Canada.
  10. (October 14, 1997). "Eesti Top 20". [[Sõnumileht]].
  11. (October 4, 1997). "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles".
  12. (October 4, 1997). "EHR Top 40".
  13. Fernando Salaverri. (September 2005). "Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002". Fundación Autor-SGAE.
  14. (4 October 1997). "Top 50 Airplay Chart".
  15. (November 8, 1997). "Hot Latin Tracks".
  16. "ARIA Top 100 Singles for 1997". [[Australian Recording Industry Association]].
  17. "RPM '97 Year End Top 100 Hit Tracks".
  18. "Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 1997". [[Dutch Top 40]].
  19. "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1997". [[MegaCharts]].
  20. "End of Year Charts 1997". [[Recorded Music NZ]].
  21. "Billboard Top 100 – 1997".
  22. (December 27, 1997). "The Year in Music 1997: Hot R&B Singles".
  23. (December 26, 1997). "Most Played Rhythmic Top 40 Songs of 1997".
  24. (December 26, 1997). "Most Played Mainstream Top 40 Songs of 1997".
  25. "Billboard Top 100 – 1998".
  26. (December 26, 1998). "The Year in Music 1998: Hot R&B Singles".
  27. (December 25, 1998). "Most Played Rhythmic Top 40 Songs of 1998".
  28. (January 31, 1998). "Best-Selling Records of 1997".
  29. Reynolds, J.R.. (August 23, 1997). "Motown Aims to Expand Boyz II Men's Int'l Profile".
  30. (September 6, 1997). "New Releases: Singles".
  31. "シーズンズ・オブ・ロンリネス {{!}} ボーイズ・II・メン". [[Oricon]].
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