Cry (Just a Little)

Bingo Players

About Cry (Just a Little)

"Cry (Just a Little)" is a song by Dutch dance duo Bingo Players. The song's only lyrics are the repetition of "I know I'm caught up in the middle; I cry just a little when I think of letting go. Oh no, gave up on the riddle; I cry just a little when I think of letting go." They were originally in "Piano in the Dark", a 1988 hit song by Brenda Russell. For this song, the line was performed by Kelli-Leigh (vocals) along with Hal Ritson (back vocals). "Cry (Just a Little)" was released in Belgium as a digital download on 18 May 2011 and was released in the United Kingdom on 18 September 2011. The song has charted in Belgium and the Netherlands. This song later was re-sampled for the chorus of Flo Rida's 2012 release; "I Cry". 


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[Repeat x4]
I know
Caught up in the middle
I cry, just a little
When I think of letting go
Oh no
Gave up on the riddle
I cry, just a little
When I think of letting go

I know [8x]
I [16x]

[Repeat x4]
I know
Caught up in the middle
I cry, just a little
When I think of letting go
Oh no
Gave up on the riddle
I cry, just a little
When I think of letting go

[Repeat x6]
I know
Caught up in the middle
I cry, just a little
When I think of letting go
Oh no
Gave up on the riddle
I cry, just a little
When I think of letting go

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Bingo Players

Bingo Players is a prominent Dutch Dance and Electro House DJ and production duo, made up of Paul Bäumer and Maarten Hoogstraten. They are best known for their hit song "Cry (Just a Little)" which charted in the Netherlands, Belgium and the United Kingdom. The song samples "Piano In The Dark" By Brenda Russell, which was originally written by Scott Cutler, Brenda Russell and Jeff Hull. This same song was reworked by soFLY & Nius and Futuristics, and released as a single by Flo Rida entitled "I Cry", which is found in his fourth studio album, Wild Ones. more »

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Written by: SCOTT CUTLER, JEFF HULL, BRENDA RUSSELL

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Cry (Just A Little)" was released in 2011 as the lead single from Bingo Players, a Dutch dance and electro house musical project fronted by DJ and record producer Maarten Hoogstraten.
Inspiration
The song samples "Piano in the Dark" by Brenda Russell, an American singer-songwriter and keyboardist, released in 1988.
Chart Performance
It made its way to several international music charts upon its release, including making it to the second spot on Belgium's Ultratop 50, number 12 on the Dutch Single Top 100, and number 44 on the UK Singles Chart.
Remix Recognition
The song was remixed by several prominent DJs, including Oliver Twizt, Kelvin Scott, A-Trak, and Avicii. The Avicii remix became a favorite among electronic and house music fans.
Commercial Usage
"Cry (Just A Little)" has been used in various ads and promotional campaigns due to its catchy beats and lyrics. For example, it was used in the UK TV series "The Only Way Is Essex."
Musical Style
The style of the song is Electro House, a form of House music characterized by its heavy focus on bass and drums, and use of downplayed melody.
Later Use
The song's partial lyrics and melody were used in the 2013 global hit song “I Cry” by Flo Rida.
YouTube Popularity
The official music video of "Cry (Just A Little)" gained significant popularity on YouTube. It has over 60 million views.
Homage Concept
The music video features an interesting concept. It pays homage to the 1984 film, Paris, Texas by German film director Wim Wenders.
Live Performance
Despite its popularity, the song has been infrequently played in Bingo Players’ live sets. It's speculated that this is due to the emotional weight carried by the song, as it was released during the time original member Paul Bäumer was battling cancer.
Emotional Attachment
With the passing of Paul Bäumer in 2013, the song gained a deeper emotional connection for many fans of Bingo Players, symbolizing a time of transition for the band.
Song Legacy
Despite being released a decade ago, "Cry (Just A Little)" remains one of the most recognized and loved tracks from Bingo Players. It played a significant role in establishing Bingo Players’ reputation in the global electronic music scene.

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