Critical reception for " Song for the Lonely " was positive , with music commentators complimenting its heartfelt lyrics and beat . Commercially , the song was a disappointment on the US '' Billboard '' Hot 100 , as it peaked at number 85 , but it topped the charts on the Dance/Electronic Singles Sales and the Dance Club Songs charts . The accompanying music video for " Song for the Lonely " was recorded in New York City under the direction of Stu Maschwitz , and depicts Cher walking through the streets of the city since the 18th century until the modern days , while she is joined by several people from those times . To promote the song , Cher performed it on the American Music Awards of 2002 , '' The Tonight Show with Jay Leno '' , and included it on the setlists of her Living Proof : The Farewell Tour ( 2002 – 05 ) and her concert residency Cher ( 2008 – 11 )
American Music Awards of 2002
American Music Awards of 2002
Song for the Lonely