Laughing on the Outside
Aretha Franklin
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The crowd sees me out dancing Carefree and romancing Oh I'm happy with my someone new I'm laughing on the outside Crying on the inside 'Cause I'm still in love with you They see me night and daytime Oh I'm having such a gay time But they don't know what I go through I'm laughing on the outside Crying on the inside 'Cause I'm still in love with you No one knows it's just a pose Pretending I'm glad we're apart And when I cry, my eyes are dry All of the tears are in my heart So darling, can we make up? Ever, ever since our breakup Make believe is all I do I'm laughing on the outside Crying on the inside 'Cause I'm still in love with you Mm mm, I'm still laughing on the outside But every day I'm crying on the inside Because I'm still, still in love with you
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Written by: BEN RALEIGH, BERNIE WAYNE
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8 facts about this song
Creation & ReleaseThe song "Laughing on the Outside" was originally composed in 1953 by Ben Raleigh and Bernie Wayne.
- Dinah Shore first performed the song the same year it was written.
- Aretha Franklin released her version of "Laughing on the Outside" in 1963, while The Harptones reproduced it even later.
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Aretha Franklin's VersionFranklin's version appears on her third studio album titled "Laughing on the Outside".
- At the time of this album's release, she was only 21 years old.
- Despite its amazing vocal performance, the album initially didn't perform very well commercially.
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Dinah Shore's VersionDinah Shore's version of "Laughing on the Outside" was featured in her album titled "Dinah, Yes Indeed!".
- The song was one of the most popular hits for Shore in 1953.
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The Harptones' VersionThe Harptones was a popular doo-wop group known for its versatile singing skills.
- However, their version of "Laughing on the Outside" is not as well-known as that by Aretha Franklin or Dinah Shore.
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Song's PopularityEven though the song has been covered by numerous artists, Franklin's version is considered one of the best renditions.
- The song has been used in various TV shows and movies, demonstrating its timeless appeal.
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Theme & LyricsLyrically, "Laughing on the Outside" discusses the facade of happiness that one portrays while dealing with heartbreak.
- It is known for its poignant and deep lyrics which many people resonate with.
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MusicalityThe song is a classic example of a melancholy ballad with elements of soul and pop in Aretha's version, and jazz in Shore's version.
- Aretha brings her distinct gospel influences to this song, which adds a unique flair to it.
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LegacyDespite initial underperformance, Franklin's "Laughing on the Outside" has managed to gain significant appreciation over time.
- The song is often considered to be an integral part of her journey to become the "Queen of Soul".
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