What a Crying Shame
The Mavericks
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Wasn't I good to you Didn't I show it And if I ever hurt you I didn't know it If you think I don't care Then you're mistaken My love was always there But now my heart's breakin' (Oh) baby oh what a crying shame To let it all slip away And call it yesterday Oh baby my life would be so blue My heart would break in two Oh what a crying shame 'Cause I believed in you From the beginning I thought our love was true But now it's all ending (Oh) baby oh what a crying shame To let it all slip away And call it yesterday Oh baby my life would be so blue My heart would break in two Oh what a crying shame (Oh) baby oh what a crying shame To let it all slip away And call it yesterday Oh baby my life would be so blue My heart would break in two Oh what a crying shame Oh what a crying shame Oh what a crying shame Oh what a crying shame Oh what a crying shame
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Written by: Kostas Lazarides, Raul Malo
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Music Genres"What a Crying Shame" by The Mavericks falls under the music genres of Country, Neotraditional country, and Country rock.
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Release YearThe song was released in the year 1993 and served as the lead single from their third studio album of the same name.
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Chart Success"What a Crying Shame" peaked at the 40th position on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1994.
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Song DurationThe song lasts for 3 minutes and 50 seconds making it an average-length song by today's standards.
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ProducerThe song was produced by established music producer Don Cook, known for his work with Brooks & Dunn and other prominent country artists.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the band's lead vocalist Raul Malo and Kostas Lazarides, who is a Greek-born American country music songwriter.
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Platinum CertificationThe album "What a Crying Shame" that featured this song was certified platinum in the United States, signifying sales in excess of a million copies.
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Critical ReviewCritics praised the song for its creative lyrics and emotional impact, further highlighting Raul Malo's impressive lead vocals that imparted a classic country feel.
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Music VideoThe music video for "What a Crying Shame" stars the band performing the song on a stage, with occasional shots of various people emotionally moved by the song weaving through.
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Influence and ImpactThe song helped solidify The Mavericks’ place in 90s country music, introducing them to a larger audience and establishing their unique blend of country, rock, and Latino influences.
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Live Performances"What a Crying Shame" has since become a staple in The Mavericks' live shows and is often met with enthusiastic audience responses.
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Signature SongThe song is often considered one of The Mavericks' signature songs, being one of their most recognized and frequently played tracks.
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Greater PopularityDespite peaking at only 40th on the charts, the song has endured and is arguably more well-known today than some higher-charting songs of its time.
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Artworks and MoreTo date, "What a Crying Shame" by The Mavericks has been used in several commercials, movies, and has had multiple cover versions recorded by other artists.
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