Dennis Quaid takes on the role of "Mr. Lonely" and encounters many reminders from his love 'em and leave 'em ways... Watch Midland's latest here!
Actor and singer-songwriter Dennis Quaid linked up with country music group Midland for his most intriguing role to date — “Mr. Lonely.” The music video highlights the trio’s sense of humor and effortless vintage country style. “Mr. Lonely” marks the first release off the bands highly-anticipated second album, Let It Roll.
Midland’s Cameron Duddy — who has also directed for artists such as Bruno Mars — co-directed the scenes filmed on Netflix’s “The Ranch” set alongside his brother Colin Duddy.
Midland singer Mark Wystrach, guitarist Jess Carson, and bassist Duddy wrote “Mr. Lonely” with hit-makers Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne. The song has quickly gained a following and was touted as most added at country radio upon release, offering a Dwight Yoakam-inspired guitar lick that builds on the classic country vibe that helped make the group’s 2017 debut album On The Rocks such a mainstream success.
We got debutantes and socialites
And mamas from the PTA
We got bachelorettes dressed up in white
And little black dress divorcees
Long live the blues
They’re keeping me in business
Some want to dance, some want to party
Whatever they need they call me
Mr Lonely, Mr Good-Time
Mr. One-You’re-Gonna-Want-On-A-Saturday-Night
When you’re lonely, lying in the dark
I’m the number that you know by broken heart
No I ain’t Mr Right, I’m Mr-Right-Now
The one all the girls are talking about
The one and only, Mr Lonely
Yeah, some are in from outta town
Just looking for some fun
For a couple of dollars or more
Yeah, I can be that one
Long live the blues
I’m backed up to November
You can find me in the book
Or on a bathroom wall
When they want a rendevouz they call
Mr Lonely, Mr Good-Time
Mr One-You’re-Gonna-Want-On-A-Saturday-Night
When you’re lonely, lying in the dark
I’m the number that you know by broken heart
No I ain’t Mr Right, I’m Mr-Right-Now
The one all the girls are talking about
The one and only, Mr Lonely
So if you got a girl
You better treat her right
You better never tell a lie
You better never start a fight
‘Cause when she hangs up on you
Guess who’s on the other line?
It’s never hard to find
Mr Lonely, Mr Good-Time
Mr One-You’re-Gonna-Want-On-A-Saturday-Night
When you’re lonely, lying in the dark
I’m the number that you know by broken heart
No I ain’t Mr Right, I’m Mr-Right-Now
The one all the girls are talking about
The one and only, Mr Lonely
The one and only, Mr Lonely
Long live the blues