Every Day I Have to Cry

Steve Alaimo

About Every Day I Have to Cry

"Every Day I Have to Cry", also known as "Every Day I Have to Cry Some", is a song written by Arthur Alexander and first recorded by Steve Alaimo in 1962. Although the song has been recorded by many musicians over the years, Alexander did not record his own version until 1975. His version went to #46 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart (and #45 Cash Box). None of the other versions made it into the Top 40 on the US chart. It became Alaimo's greatest hit, his second of nine charting singles.  


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Everyday I have to cry some
Everyday I have to cry some
Dry the water from my eyes some
Everyday I have to cry

I had a little girl, I guess I really loved her
Everynight I was thinkin' of her
You can't mix your love with money
'Cause if you do, you're gonna hurt somebody

So everyday I have to cry some
Everyday I have to cry some
Dry the water from my eyes some
Everyday I have to cry

Well I know that I am just a poor man
But is it wrong to love 'cause I'm not a rich man
Everytime you mix your love with money
Everytime you're gonna love somebody

So everyday I have to cry some
Everyday I have to cry some
Dry the water from my eyes some
Everyday I have to cry

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Steve Alaimo

Steve Alaimo was an American teen idol pop singer in the early 1960s who later became record producer and label owner, but he is perhaps best known for hosting and co-producing Dick Clark's Where the Action Is in the late 1960s. He had nine singles to chart in the Billboard Hot 100 without once reaching the Top 40 in his career, the most by any artist. more »

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Written by: ARTHUR JR. ALEXANDER

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Release Date
"Every Day I Have to Cry" was first released by Arthur Alexander in 1962.
Original Writer
The song was initially written by Arthur Alexander, who was one of the earliest American black musicians to be covered regularly by British and American rock and pop artists.
Steve Alaimo's version
In 1963, a year after the original was released, popular American singer Steve Alaimo covered "Every Day I Have to Cry". His version became very popular, reaching number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 that year.
Song Genre
The song belongs to the soul genre, and both Arthur Alexander's original version and Steve Alaimo's cover are highly regarded as classics in the soul music genre.
International Notoriety
The song was not only a hit in the United States but also achieved significant success internationally. It reached number 38 in Australia when Steve Alaimo's version was released.
Song Covers by Renowned Artists
Various artists over the years have covered "Every Day I Have to Cry". These artists include Ike and Tina Turner, Lou Christie, and the McCoys.
Notable Theme
The song has a melodic theme reflecting on sadness and hardship in daily life, which was a common motif in the soul and rhythm-and-blues music of that time.
Arthur Alexander’s Influence
Many of Arthur Alexander's compositions, including "Every Day I Have to Cry," were incorporated into the repertoires of prominent British Invasion groups such as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
Song Duration
The standard duration of both versions by Arthur Alexander and Steve Alaimo is around 2 minutes and 22 seconds.
Arthur Alexander's Recognition
Although Arthur Alexander had an uneven career, he is recognized in the Alabama Music Hall of Fame for the influence that songs like "Every Day I Have to Cry" had on later artists.

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