“The Single Man” was written and performed by Rod McKuen from his album of the same name, copyright RCA Victor 1968. Frank Sinatra covered the song on his album A Man Alone. Petula Clark also covered the song, altering the lyrics to “The Single Woman” on her album Solitude & Sunshine. Glenn Yarbrough also covered this song. I invite you to join other fans of Rod McKuen on our Facebook group called Rod McKuen Fan Club!!