Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)

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About Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)

"Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)" is a popular song. The music was written by Bernie Wayne, the lyrics by Ben Raleigh. The song was published in 1946. Three versions were popular in 1946: by Dinah Shore, by Andy Russell, and by Sammy Kaye and his Orchestra (with vocal by Billy Williams). The recording by Dinah Shore was released by Columbia Records as catalog number 36964. It first reached the Billboard charts on April 18, 1946, and lasted nine weeks on the chart, peaking at #3. This version was one side of a two-sided hit, the other side being the #2 hit, "The Gypsy." The recording by Andy Russell was released by Capitol Records as catalog number 252. It first reached the Billboard charts on May 2, 1946, and lasted seven weeks on the chart, peaking at #4. The recording by Sammy Kaye was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-1856. It first reached the Billboard charts on May 16, 1946, and lasted four weeks on the chart, peaking at #7. Frances Irwin sings the song at the Danceland club (set) in the movie Gun Crazy, produced in 1949. 


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2010
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The crowd sees me out dancing
Carefree and romancing
Oh I'm happy with my someone new
I'm laughing on the outside
Crying on the inside
'Cause I'm still in love with you

They see me night and daytime
Oh I'm having such a gay time
But they don't know what I go through
I'm laughing on the outside
Crying on the inside
'Cause I'm still in love with you

No one knows it's just a pose
Pretending I'm glad we're apart
And when I cry, my eyes are dry
All of the tears are in my heart

So darling, can we make up?
Ever, ever since our breakup
Make believe is all I do
I'm laughing on the outside
Crying on the inside
'Cause I'm still in love with you

Mm mm, I'm still laughing on the outside
But every day I'm crying on the inside
Because I'm still, still in love with you

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Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and pianist. In a recording career that has spanned over half a century, Franklin's repertoire has included gospel, jazz, blues, R&B, pop, rock and funk. more »

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Written by: BEN RALEIGH, BERNIE WAYNE

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8 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)" is a popular song and a jazz standard. The music was written by Bernie Wayne, while the lyrics were penned by Ben Raleigh.
Original Release
The song was first recorded by Dinah Shore in 1946, and it became one of her signature songs, hitting the Billboard charts and staying there for about 19 weeks.
Andy Russell's Version
Andy Russell, a popular singer of the 1940s and 1950s, also recorded a successful version of "Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)". Russell was well known for his bilingual singing style, performing songs in both English and Spanish.
Dinah Shore's Performance
Dinah Shore's original version of this song was a hit, reaching the number three spot on the American pop charts. Shore was an established singer, actress, and television personality who was popular in the mid 20th century.
Ella Fitzgerald's Cover
The song has also been covered by the Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald, whose version is highly acclaimed for its richness and emotional depth. Fitzgerald is popularly known for her scat singing, improvisational style, and her ability to mimic instrumental sounds.
Aretha Franklin's Version
The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, also covered the song. It was included in her album "Laughing on the Outside", released in 1963, making it one of her earlier recordings.
Song Popularity
"Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside)" quickly became popular upon its release and has since been covered by numerous artists, illustrating its lasting appeal and influence.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics discuss smiling through pain and putting on a brave face while feeling sad on the inside, a theme that resonates with many listeners and might be a contributing factor to its ongoing popularity.

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