I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You)

Roy Hamilton

About I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You)

"I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You)" is a popular song written in 1953 by Joe Thomas and Howard Biggs and originally recorded by Roy Hamilton in 1954. Since then, it became something of a minor pop standard, largely due to several well-received versions of the song. It is best known for appearing on Elvis Presley's first album, and for a performance of the song by The Beatles (that appears on their Live at the BBC album). The Beatles also performed the song at the Star-Club in Hamburg on New Year's Eve, 31 December 1962, during their fifth and final Hamburg residency. This version appears on their album, Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962. 


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Yeah
I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you
I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you
And if you ever say goodbye
And if you ever even try
I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you

I'm gonna love you more and more every day
I'm gonna love you more and more every day
And if you ever say goodbye
And if you ever even try
I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you

Gonna tell your mama
Tell your papa, too
So they'll know exactly
Just what I'm gonna do

If you ever say goodbye
If you ever even try
I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you

Oh, yeah

Gonna tell your mama
Tell your papa, too
So they'll know exactly
Just what I'm gonna do

If you ever say goodbye
And if you ever even try
I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you
I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you
I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you.

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Roy Hamilton

Roy Hamilton (April 16, 1929 – July 20, 1969) was an American singer, who achieved major success in the US R&B and pop charts in the 1950s. He is best known for his recordings of "You'll Never Walk Alone", "Unchained Melody" and "You Can Have Her". more »

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Written by: Howard Biggs, Joe Thomas

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You)" was originally performed by American singer and actor Roy Hamilton. It was featured as a B-side to his 1954 single "Hurt."
Elvis Presley Cover
Elvis Presley, known as the "King of Rock and Roll," recorded a cover of the song on January 30, 1956. Elvis's cover version was released as a part of his debut album, "Elvis Presley."
No Single Release
Despite its popularity, Presley never released the song as a single.
The Beatles Cover
In 1962, The Beatles made a live cover of this song for the BBC radio programme “Teenager’s Turn - Here We Go”. Their version of the song never appeared on a studio album.
British Release
The Beatles cover was released in Britain in 2013 on the album "On Air – Live at the BBC Volume 2."
Broadcast Recordings
The Beatles performed the song nine times for the BBC, but only two of those performances are known to have survived in recorded form.
Non-album Track for Elvis
While the song was part of Elvis Presley's album, it wasn't released as a separate track for purchase until 2007, on the compilation album "The Complete '50s Masters."
Songwriters
The song "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You)" was written by Joe Thomas and Howard Biggs, notable for their work in the rhythm and blues genre.
Roy Hamilton Influence
Before covering the song, Elvis Presley was a big fan of Roy Hamilton and was heavily influenced by his style. This cover was a tribute to Hamilton's influence on Presley's career.
Unofficial Release
A version of "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You)" sung by The Beatles was unofficially released on "Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962". This album is a 1977 double album featuring live performances by the Beatles, recorded in late December 1962 at the Star-Club during their final Hamburg residency.
No Chart Information
Unlike many songs covered by these iconic artists, there is no known chart information for either Elvis Presley's or The Beatles' versions of "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You)."

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