"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 "4 Seasons of Loneliness" (LP version) — 4:51 "4 Seasons of Loneliness" (B II M version) — 5:30

Canadian, UK, Australian, and Japanese CD single "4 Seasons of Loneliness" (radio edit) — 4:27 "4 Seasons of Loneliness" (B II M version) — 5:30 "4 Seasons of Loneliness" (instrumental) — 4:51 "4 Seasons of Loneliness" (a cappella) — 4:41

UK cassette single "4 Seasons of Loneliness" (radio edit) — 4:27 "4 Seasons of Loneliness" (extended Wannya mix) — 5:30

Charts

Weekly charts +Chart (1997–1998)PeakpositionCanada (Nielsen SoundScan)5Canada Contemporary Hit Radio (BDS)10Estonia (Eesti Top 20)13Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)34Europe (European Hit Radio)22France Airplay (SNEP) 25Spain Airplay (Top 40 Radio)24UK Airplay (Music Week)30

Year-end charts +Chart (1997)PositionAustralia (ARIA)91Canada Top Singles (RPM)66Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)87Netherlands (Single Top 100)68New Zealand (RIANZ)31US Billboard Hot 10030US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)25US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard) 39US Top 40/Mainstream (Billboard)57

+Chart (1998)PositionUS Billboard Hot 10096US R&B Singles (Billboard)95US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)75

Certifications

Release history +RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesAugust 1997MotownUnited KingdomSeptember 8, 1997CDUnited StatesSeptember 9, 1997JapanSeptember 20, 1997CD

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