My True Story

The Jive Five

About My True Story

"My True Story" is a 1961 single recorded by The Jive Five. The single was the biggest hit for the group on both the R&B and pop charts. "My True Story" made it to number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and was number one on the R&B Sides chart for three weeks. It was the biggest hit for The Jive Five. Lead singer Eugene Pitt co-wrote the song.


Year:
2003
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Cry, cry, cry whoa
Cry, cry, cry whoa

There is a story 
That I must tell
Of two lovers
That I knew well
Now they must cry, cry, cry whoa
Their blues away (cry cry cry their blues away)

Her name was Sue, yes
His name was Earl
His love was Lorraine
She's a wonderful girl
But they must cry, cry, cry whoa
Their blues away (their blues away)

Love will make you happy
And love will make you cry
Love will make the tears fall
When your lover says goodbye

And then you'll cry, cry, cry whoa
Your blues away (cry cry cry your blues away)

This story ends here
It was no lie
Names have been changed dear
To protect you and I

But we must cry, cry, cry whoa
Our blues away (cry cry cry)
Mmm (whoa, whoa our blues away)
We must cry (cry cry cry whoa whoa our blues away) mm, oh baby

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The Jive Five

The Jive Five is an American doo wop group. They are best known for their debut hit, "My True Story" (1961), and the fact that they outlasted most of their doo wop musical peers by re-modelling themselves as a soul group in the 1960s and beyond. more »

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Written by: Eugene Pitt, Oscar Waltzer

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
The song "My True Story" was released by The Jive Five who were an American doo-wop group. This group was formed in Brooklyn, New York in the year 1959.
Initial Success
The song "My True Story" is considered as The Jive Five's most commercially successful song. The song went to No.1 on the Billboard R&B chart and peaked at No.3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "My True Story" are said to be based on the actual love tales of the band's lead singer Eugene Pitt. These real life influenced lyrics garnered much love and affection from the audience.
Unique Quality
The harmonizing vocals and a capella style setting in the song "My True Story" are a distinct feature which set the group apart from many others during that era of music.
Lasting Impact
Despite the fact that the Jive Five never managed to replicate the massive success of "My True Story," the song is still remembered and loved by fans worldwide. It's often considered a classic in doo-wop music genre.
Album Release
"My True Story" was released under the label Beltone Records. It also became the title track of the same name of the album that was released by the group.
Cover Versions
Various other artists have covered the song "My True Story". The song was covered by Aaron Neville in his 1997 album "To Make Me Who I Am", illustrating the enduring popularity of this classic doo-wop tune.
Film Feature
"My True Story" was featured in the film “American Graffiti” which was directed by George Lucas released in 1973.
Recognition and Awards
In 2002, lead singer Eugene Pitt was honored by the United in Group Harmony Association (UGHA) for his contributions to music, particularly for the song "My True Story."
Later Performances
The Jive Five featuring Eugene Pitt continued to perform "My True Story" at oldies concerts for several years, demonstrating the timeless appeal of the hit.

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