Don't Cry out Loud
Melissa Manchester
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Baby cried the day the circus came to town 'cause she didn't want parades just passin' by her So she painted on a smile and took up with some clown While she danced without a net upon the wire I know a lot about 'er 'cause, you see Baby is an awful lot like me Don't cry out loud Just keep it inside, learn how to hide your feelings Fly high and proud And if you should fall, remember you almost had it all Baby saw that when they pulled that big top down They left behind her dreams among the litter The different kind of love she thought she'd found There was nothin' left but sawdust and some glitter But baby can't be broken 'cause you see She had the finest teacher-that was me-I told 'er Don't cry out loud Just keep it inside and learn how to hide your feelings Fly high and proud And if you should fall, remember you almost had it all Don't cry out loud Just keep it inside and learn how to hide your feelings Fly high and proud And if you should fall, remember you almost made it Don't cry out loud Just keep it inside and learn how to hide your feelings Fly high and proud And if you should fall, remember you almost had it all
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Written by: CAROLE BAYER SAGER, PETER ALLEN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artists and Production"Don't Cry Out Loud" was performed both by British singer Elkie Brooks and American singer-songwriter Melissa Manchester.
- The song was composed by Peter Allen and the American lyricist Carole Bayer Sager.
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Song ReleaseMelissa Manchester's version was released first in 1978 as part of her album "Don't Cry Out Loud."
- Elkie Brooks' version came out the following year, 1979, and was included in her album "Live and Learn."
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Chart PerformanceBrooks' rendition of the song became more successful than Manchester's original in the UK, peaking at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.
- Manchester's version soared in the US, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, and it made its way to number 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
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Song Interpretation and Meaning"Don't Cry Out Loud" is essentially a song about dealing with personal sorrow privately and maintaining a brave face in the face of adversity.
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Awards and NominationsMelissa Manchester received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance for her rendition of "Don't Cry Out Loud".
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Other Artists' CoversAside from Brooks and Manchester, other artists have also covered "Don't Cry Out Loud," including Diana DeGarmo, Shirley Bassey and Alison Jiear.
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Live PerformancesManchester has performed "Don't Cry Out Loud" at numerous concerts and public appearances, highlighting it as a significant part of her musical career.
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Commercial Use"Don't Cry Out Loud" has been used in several television shows, including in an episode of "The Simpsons," further popularizing the song among TV audiences.
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Song LegacyAs a testament to its legacy, "Don't Cry Out Loud" continues to be covered and performed by various artists and participants in talent shows. It remains a popular ballad and a significant contribution to pop music culture.
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Manchester's Personal ConnectionMelissa Manchester was very close with writer Peter Allen, making "Don't Cry Out Loud" a particularly personal piece for her. She had also previously recorded the Allen/Sager composition "Just Too Many People," making the relationship between these artists quite collaborative.
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