Crying

Roy Orbison

About Crying

"Crying" is a song written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson for Orbison's third studio album of the same name (1962). Released in 1961, it was a number 2 hit in the U. S. for Orbison and was covered in 1980 by Don McLean, whose version went to number 1 in the UK.


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1997
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I was all right for a while, I could smile for a while
But I saw you last night, you held my hand so tight
As you stopped to say "Hello"
Aw you wished me well, you couldn't tell

That I'd been crying over you, crying over you
Then you said "so long". left me standing all alone
Alone and crying, crying, crying crying
It's hard to understand but the touch of your hand
Can start me crying

I thought that I was over you but it's true, so true
I love you even more than I did before but darling what can I do
For you don't love me and I'll always be

Crying over you, crying over you
Yes, now you're gone and from this moment on
I'll be crying, crying, crying, crying
Yeah crying, crying, over you

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Roy Orbison

Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988), also known by the nickname 'The Big O', was an American singer-songwriter, best known for his distinctive, powerful voice, complex compositions, and dark emotional ballads. Orbison grew up in Texas and began singing in a rockabilly/country and western band in high school until he was signed by Sun Records in Memphis. His greatest success came with Monument Records between 1960 and 1964, when 22 of his songs placed on the Billboard Top Forty, including "Only the Lonely", "Crying", and "Oh, Pretty Woman". His career stagnated through the 1970s, but several covers of his songs and the use of "In Dreams" in David Lynch's Blue Velvet revived his career in the 1980s. In 1988, he joined the supergroup Traveling… more »

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Written by: Joe Melson, Roy Orbison

Lyrics © Orbi-Lee Music, Barbara Orbison Music Company, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, R-Key Darkus

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Crying" is a ballad that was written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Roy Orbison. It was originally released in 1961 and became a major international hit.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one on the Cashbox music charts. In the UK, it hit number one on the UK Singles Chart.
Duets and Covers
Famous covers of "Crying" included versions by Jay and the Americans, Don McLean, and Rebekah Del Rio. Orbison later re-recorded the song as a duet with k.d. lang in 1987 for the film "Hiding Out". This version won the Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals.
Musical Characteristics
"Crying" is known for its heartbreaking lyrics and Orbison's powerful, operatic vocal performance. The song includes a dramatic build to a climactic high note that Orbison hits near the end.
Legacy of the Song
The song cemented Orbison's reputation as a master of complex, emotional ballads. In 2002, "Crying" was honored by the Grammy Hall of Fame and is also ranked on Rolling Stone's list of "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
Personal Connection
Orbison once revealed in an interview that he wrote "Crying" over a period of six months while he attempted to deal with a painful breakup.
Awards and Recognition
In 2001, the song was recognized by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences with an induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Presence in Popular Culture
The song’s haunting melody and heartbreaking theme has made it a popular choice in various films and TV shows including Mulholland Drive, Only Yesterday, and The Handmaid’s Tale.
Notable Performances
One of Orbison's most notable performances of "Crying" was during his televised 1988 comeback concert, known as Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black-and-White Night, where he was joined by several other famous musicians including Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits.
Creative Contribution
The song was co-written by Roy Orbison with Joe Melson, a regular collaborator who also co-wrote other major hits like "Only the Lonely".

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