<Table> <Tr> <Td> "Long Ago and Far Away" (1971) </Td> <Td> "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" (1972) </Td> <Td> "One Man Parade" (1973) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> "Long Ago and Far Away" (1971) </Td> <Td> "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" (1972) </Td> <Td> "One Man Parade" (1973) </Td> </Tr> <P> "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" is a song written and performed by American singer - songwriter James Taylor, from his 1972 album One Man Dog . It was released as the lead single from the album, and peaked at #14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on January 13, 1973 . It also reached #3 Easy Listening . </P> <P> The song has been included on three of Taylor's greatest - hits collection albums: Greatest Hits (1976), Classic Songs (1987) and The Best of James Taylor (2003). </P>

Who wrote don't let me be lonely tonight