Big Girls Don't Cry
The Four Seasons
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Big girls don't cry Big girls don't cry Big girls don't cry-yi-yi (they don't cry) Big girls don't cry (who said they don't cry?) My girl said goodbye-yi-yi (my oh my) My girl didn't cry (I wonder why) (Silly boy) told my girl we had to break up (Silly boy) hoped that she would call my bluff (Silly boy) then she said to my surprise "Big girls don't cry" Big girls don't cry-yi-yi (they don't cry) Big girls don't cry (who said they don't cry?) (Maybe) I was cru-you-uel (I was cruel) Baby I'm a fool (I'm such a fool) (Silly girl) "Shame on you" your mama said (Silly girl) "Shame on you, you're cryin' in bed" (Silly girl) "Shame on you, you told me lies" Big girls do cry Big girls don't cr-yi-yi (they don't cry) Big girls don't cry (that's just an alibi) Big girls don't cry Big girls don't cry Big girls don't cry Big girls don't cry Big girls don't cry
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Written by: Tobias Gad, Stacy Ferguson
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"Big Girls Don't Cry" is a song written by Bob Gaudio and Bob Crewe and originally recorded by The Four Seasons.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a major success upon its release. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in November 1962, marking the group's second No. 1 hit.
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Brit Award"Big Girls Don't Cry" also hit No.1 on the UK singles chart, making The Four Seasons the first American band to have three consecutive No.1 hits in the UK.
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Unusual Creation Story'Big Girls Don't Cry' was written after Bob Gaudio allegedly heard his daughter utter the phrase ‘big girls don’t cry’ while watching a movie.
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Grammy Hall of FameThe Four Seasons' original version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002, demonstrating its lasting cultural impact.
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Song MisconceptionDespite common belief, this song is not linked to the hit by Fergie with the same title. They are entirely different songs with different lyrics and melodies.
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Recording TechniqueThe distinctive drum sound in the song was achieved by recording the drum tracks with a tape loop, a pioneering technique at the time.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, underlining its enduring popularity. In 1975, country singer Loretta Lynn covered the song and it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country chart.
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Licensing in Popular Culture"Big Girls Don't Cry" has been extensively licensed for use in movies and TV shows, including movies like "Dirty Dancing" and TV shows like "The Simpsons."
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Album Performance"Big Girls Don't Cry" was originally released on the album 'Sherry & 11 Others' which reached No. 6 on the Billboard pop albums chart.
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