Sometimes We Cry

Van Morrison, Tom Jones

About Sometimes We Cry

"Sometimes We Cry" is a song written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison and included on his 1997 album, The Healing Game. This version features the backing vocals of Brian Kennedy and Georgie Fame. It has often been performed as a duet and a version with Morrison and Tom Jones was included on Jones' Reload album that was released in 1999 and charted at #1 on the U. K. charts in both 1999 and 2000. Van Morrison's daughter Shana Morrison has often performed this as a duet with her father when she makes appearances at his concerts and also released it on her 1999 album, 7 Wishes. On this album version, her father joins in at the end of the song with his harmonica playing and vocals on the last verse. Shana said in an interview that she was surprised that her father agreed to over-dub his harmonica solo on the previously recorded studio song: He usually does things live in one take and is opposed to any over-dubbing. It just came about all of a sudden. I asked him to do it, and he said yes. Maybe he was in a good mood that day. 


Year:
1999
5:00
1,892 
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Sometimes we know, sometimes we don't
Sometimes we give, sometimes we won't
Sometimes we're strong, sometimes we're wrong
Sometimes we cry, sometimes we cry

Sometimes it's bad when the going gets tough
And we look in the mirror and we want to give up
Sometimes we don't want to try
Sometimes we cry

Well we're gonna have to sit down and think it through
If we're only human what more can we do
The only thing to do is eat humble pie
Sometimes we cry

'Fore they put me in a jacket, take me away
I'm not gonna fake it like Johnnie Ray
Sometimes we live, sometimes we die
Sometimes we cry, sometimes we cry

Sometimes we can't see anything straight
Sometimes everybody is on the make
Sometimes it's lonely on the lost highway
Sometimes we cry, sometimes we cry

'Fore they put me in a jacket, and take me away
I'm not gonna fake it like Johnnie Ray
Sometimes we live, sometimes we die
Sometimes we cry, sometimes we cry

Sometimes we live, sometimes we die
Sometimes we cry, sometimes we cry

Sometimes we live, sometimes we die
Sometimes we cry, sometimes we cry

Sometimes we live, sometimes we die
Sometimes we cry, sometimes we cry

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Tom Jones

Sir Thomas John Woodward, OBE (born 7 June 1940), known by his stage name Tom Jones, is a Welsh singer. He became one of the most popular vocalists to emerge from the British Invasion. Since the mid-1960s, Jones has sung nearly every form of popular music – pop, rock, R&B, show tunes, country, dance, soul and gospel – and sold over 100 million records. more »

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Written by: VAN MORRISON

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Collaboration
"Sometimes We Cry" is a song recorded by Tom Jones and Van Morrison. The pair collaborated to produce a heartrending ballad about resilience and emotional vulnerability.
Song Origin
The song was originally written and recorded by Van Morrison for his 1997 album "The Healing Game". Tom Jones included his version with Morrison in his 1999 album "Reload".
Album Success
"Reload" was a massively successful album for Tom Jones, topping the UK Albums Chart and achieving six-times platinum status. "Sometimes We Cry" contributed to this success.
Music Genre
The song is a blend of blues and soul, showcasing the powerful and emotive vocals of both Tom Jones and Van Morrison.
Live Performances
The duo also performed this song live, such as at the BRIT Awards in 2000, where they delivered a powerful and moving rendition of the song, further testifying to their musical chemistry.
Lyric Appeal
The lyrics of "Sometimes We Cry" are raw and heartfelt, dealing with personal suffering and emotional healing, thereby resonating with many people.
Chart Performance
Although "Sometimes We Cry" wasn't released as a single, it nevertheless became a popular song within Tom Jones's live sets and received extensive radio play.
Legacy
"Sometimes We Cry" has been covered by many artists over the years, cementing its status as a classic within Jones's and Morrison's discographies. The song is often praised for its emotive delivery and powerful vocals.
Song Length
The version of "Sometimes We Cry" that features in Tom Jones's "Reload" album runs for 5 minutes and 1 second.
Famous Collaborators
The collaboration between Tom Jones and Van Morrison on "Sometimes We Cry" wasn't the only one on the album "Reload". Other renowned artists such as Robbie Williams and The Cardigans also collaborated with Jones on this album.

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