"Lonely Weekends" is a compilation of singles Rich recorded for Sun Records between 1958 and 1962, years before his massive commercial success on United Artists. It showcases his early work in a raw, unvarnished style.
- The album was released in 1974, long after the sessions were recorded, and did not chart.
- It collects the A-sides and B-sides of his first four Sun singles, including "Life Has Its Moments" and "I'll Wake Up Crying."
- Most of these recordings were made in Memphis, Tennessee, with the Sun Records house band.
Charlie Rich was a country and soul singer, songwriter, and pianist. He rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit records that blended country, rock, and soul influences.
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