Crying in My Sleep
Art Garfunkel
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I took a walk around the yard I dug the flowers till it got too hard Smoked my first pack of cigarettes today Then I went down, down to Lucy's old cafe I put a half a case away Took a sleeping pill and I tried to watch TV But you know baby, the leading lady Looked too much like you for the likes of me And I woke up crying in my sleep I was talking to your pillow And I reached out to touch your hand And knocked the phone off the night stand An the operator said "Can I help you please?" And I said "No thanks baby, tonight there ain't no help for me You know I just had a bad dream" That's all that's wrong with me You see I just had a bad dream Went out to loosen up the car Somehow I wound up at the Rainbow Bar I had a scotch and soda on the run But I didn't get too far I ran down some friends I used to know I dragged them out to see the show I ran myself a bath and I tried to read your book But you know baby, this time it just didn't seem Worth all the time it took And I woke up crying in my sleep I was talking to your pillow And I reached out to touch your hand And knocked the phone off the night stand An the operator said "Can I help you please?" And I said "No thanks baby, tonight there ain't no help for me You know I just had a bad dream" That's all that's wrong with me You see I just had a bad dream
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14 facts about this song
Connection"Crying in My Sleep" is a music collaboration between the legendary American singer Art Garfunkel and the British rock band Squeeze.
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AlbumThe song was part of Art Garfunkel's seventh solo studio album "Up 'til Now" released in 1993.
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Writers"Crying in My Sleep" was actually written by members of Squeeze - Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of soft rock/pop.
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Critical ReceptionLike much of Garfunkel's discography, "Crying in My Sleep" was well-received by critics for its emotive lyricism and Garfunkel's soothing vocals.
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Chart InformationWhile the song didn’t chart as high as some of Garfunkel's other hits, it helped the album "Up 'til Now" reach number 38 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Song InterpretationThe song speaks of a longing and heartache, often interpreted as the pain of separation from a loved one.
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Co-performersIn addition to Art Garfunkel, the song features Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze, further cementing its collaborative nature.
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StyleThis song exemplifies Garfunkel's signature style of fusing soft rock with hints of folk and pop, while also reflecting Squeeze’s new wave style.
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Other VersionsWhile not as notably covered as some songs, "Crying in My Sleep" retains a cult following among fans of both Art Garfunkel and Squeeze.
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Multiple CollaborationsApart from "Crying in My Sleep", Art Garfunkel collaborated on three other songs with Squeeze on the "Up 'til Now" album.
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Art Garfunkel’s CareerBy the time "Crying in My Sleep" was released, Art Garfunkel was already established as a successful solo artist, after being half of the famous duo Simon & Garfunkel.
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Squeeze’s ContributionThe song showcases the unmistakable songwriting style of Difford and Tilbrook of Squeeze, known for their originality and clever lyrics.
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Emotional ResonanceThe song's theme of longing and emotional despair resonated with many fans, solidifying its place among Garfunkel's poignant discography.
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