Cry to Me
Freddie Scott, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Tom Petty
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7 facts about this song
Songwriter and Producer Bert Berns"Cry to Me" was written by Bert Berns who was a famous American songwriter and record producer of the 1960s.
- Berns is credited with composing or producing many classic songs, including "Twist and Shout," "Piece of My Heart," and "Brown Eyed Girl."
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Freddie Scott's VersionFreddie Scott, an American soul singer and songwriter, covered the song "Cry to Me."
- Scott's version was released in 1967, five years after it was initially written and recorded.
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Solomon Burke's InfluenceThe song is perhaps most famously associated with Solomon Burke, a pivotal soul singer who made it a hit.
- Burke's version of "Cry to Me" was recorded in 1961 and hit number 5 on the U.S. R&B charts.
- Because of the depth and emotion displayed by Burke in his rendition, the song is often mistakenly attributed as being written by him.
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The Rolling Stones’ CoverThe Rolling Stones also covered the song "Cry to Me" and it was released on their 1965 album "Out of Our Heads."
- Unlike the previous version by Burke, which had a deep soulful feel to it, The Rolling Stones' version infused a youthful rock vibe.
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Connection with Tom PettyWhile Tom Petty did not directly create a version of "Cry to Me," he was a great admirer of the songwriter Bert Berns.
- Petty cited Berns as one of his main influences, admiring his ability to create emotional and often heartbreaking lyrics.
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Legacy of the Song"Cry to Me" went onto being featured in several movies, notably the film "Dirty Dancing" which renewed interest in the song in 1987.
- Although it has been covered by multiple artists in various genres, its soulful sound and heartfelt lyrics have remained consistent, making it a timeless piece in music history.
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Posthumous Recognition for Bert BernsBert Berns, who died at a young age of 38 due to heart failure, was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
- His life’s work, including the creation of "Cry to Me," played a significant role in shaping the sound of popular music in the 1960s.
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