I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry
Roy Hamilton
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Yeah I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you And if you ever say goodbye And if you ever even try I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you I'm gonna love you more and more every day I'm gonna love you more and more every day And if you ever say goodbye And if you ever even try I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you Gonna tell your mama Tell your papa, too So they'll know exactly Just what I'm gonna do If you ever say goodbye If you ever even try I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you Oh, yeah Gonna tell your mama Tell your papa, too So they'll know exactly Just what I'm gonna do If you ever say goodbye And if you ever even try I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you.
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14 facts about this song
1."I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You)" is a song recorded by Roy Hamilton in 1954, famed for his velvet voice and romantic ballads.
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2.The song was written by Al Alberts of The Four Aces and Joe Shuster.
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3.The inspiration for the song came from the popular music trend in the 1950s featuring heartbreak and longing.
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4.Hamilton's version of the song was released by Epic Records, a major record label.
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5.The song is often classified under the pop and rhythm & blues genres.
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6.It was later covered by multiple artists, most notably Elvis Presley, whose rendition became one of his first international hits.
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7.Presley covered the song in 1956 for his debut album on RCA Records titled "Elvis Presley".
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8.The Beatles, one of the most prominent music bands in history, also covered this song. They recorded it as part of their album "Live at the BBC".
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9.Despite being a hit in the '50s, "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You)" remains a popular choice for covers by various artists, demonstrating its timeless appeal.
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10.Despite not charting at the time of its release, the song gained significant popularity following the covers by Elvis Presley and The Beatles.
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11.While Hamilton had other hits, "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You)" remains a notable song in his catalogue.
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12.The song is often lauded for its potent portrayal of heartbreak, risk, and emotional vulnerability.
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13.The song features a catchy blues melody and a powerful vocal delivery, establishing it as a classic example of the R&B genre in the '50s.
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14.Hamilton’s distinct style of singing fuses classical and popular music techniques, which is exemplified in this song.
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