Big Girls Don't Cry
Lynn Anderson
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[Chorus] Oh, mama, oh, mama Who told you that lie? Whoever told you That big girls don't cry When I was a baby on my mama's knee She would kiss all my teardrops away so tenderly I'd get hurt and the tear would well up in my eye Then she hold me and tell me that big girls don't cry [Chorus] Then out of nowhere like an angel he came I fell for his kisses and he promised me a ring He held me, caressed me, then told me goodbye Mama, don't let them tell you that big girls don't cry [Chorus: x2] Oh, whoever told you That big girls don't cry
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Written by: ELIZABETH ANDERSON
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Big Girls Don't Cry" was written by the songwriting team of Jerry F. Williams, Johnny Christopher, and Bobby Braddock.
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Album PlacementThe song is a track from Lynn Anderson's 17th studio album, "Cry".
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Release YearIt was released in the year 1968 as part of the "Cry" album.
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Chart Performance"Big Girls Don't Cry" reached #12 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Cover VersionIt's worth noting that this song is different from the "Big Girls Don't Cry" song that is well known by The Four Seasons.
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StyleLike many of Anderson's hits, it blends country music with pop music sensibilities.
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Unique ThemeThe song represents a powerful woman's perspective in country music, which wasn't as common at a time when the industry was dominated by men
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Artist's NoteLynn Anderson was one of the first female country artists to achieve mainstream crossover success.
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Lynn Anderson's PerformanceHer interpretation of "Big Girls Don't Cry" expresses her powerful voice and her ability to tackle a wide range of musical genres.
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Popularity Over TimeEven many years after its release, "Big Girls Don't Cry" remains a fan favorite at Lynn Anderson's performances and country music in general.
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