Cry
Johnnie Ray
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If your sweetheart sends a letter of goodbye It's no secret you'll feel better if you cry When waking from a bad dream Don't you sometimes think it's real? But it's only false emotions that you feel If your heartaches seem to hang around too long And your blues keep getting bluer with each song Remember sunshine can be found behind a cloudy sky So let your hair down and go on and cry If your heartaches seem to hang around too long And your blues keep getting bluer with each song Well now, remember sunshine can be found behind a cloudy sky So let your hair down and go on baby and cry (cry, and cry)
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Written by: Churchill L. Kohlman
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11 facts about this song
Historic Release"Cry" was released by Johnnie Ray in 1951. The song became one of the major hits in the early 50s.
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PopularityIt spent 11 weeks at number one on the Billboard charts. The song was so popular that it even crossed over to the Rhythm and Blues chart.
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Chart Performance"Cry" also reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and was a major success worldwide. It was one of the first songs to achieve international fame.
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Song CompositionThe song, often referred to as a torch song, is both emotional and melodramatic, reflecting the popular style of music in the early 50s.
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AchievementsThe song became Johnnie Ray's biggest career hit and firmly established his reputation as a major artist in the music industry.
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Johnnie Ray's Performance StyleHis performances of the song were notable for his emotional expression and his unique style of rolling his eyes and dropping to his knees while singing.
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Legacy and InfluenceMany other artists have covered "Cry", and it has been included in numerous compilation albums since its release. Notable artists who have covered it include Ray Charles, Crystal Gayle and Lynn Anderson.
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Role in Popular CultureIn 1955, "Cry" was featured in the film "Rhythm and Blues Revue", further solidifying its cultural significance.
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Bold MoveAt a time when Rhythm and Blues was largely an African American genre, Ray’s style was considered a bold move by incorporating elements of R&B into his music.
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Reception"Cry" was a significant song that helped to break down racial barriers in music, with the mix of styles being well-received across racial lines.
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Induction into Grammy Hall of FameIn 1998, "Cry" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, an award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least 25 years old and that have "qualitative or historical significance".
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