Crying in the Chapel

Peter Blakeley

About Crying in the Chapel

"Crying in the Chapel" is song by Australian pop singer Peter Blakeley. The song was released in November 1989 as the lead single from Blakeley's second studio album, Harry's Café De Wheels (1990). It was Blakeley's first single to receive commercial success, peaking at #3 on the ARIA Singles chart, and was certified Platinum. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1990, "Crying in the Chapel" won ARIA Award for Single of the Year. The song also earned Blakeley a nomination for ARIA Award for Best Male Artist and ARIA Award for Song of the Year.  


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2005
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Label Classification - Artist
Peter Blakeley is an Australian singer and songwriter known for his soulful, blue-eyed sound. He is primarily known for his work in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Label Classification - Release
The song “Crying in the Chapel” was included in Blakeley’s 1989 album, "Harry's Cafe De Wheels".
Label Classification - Music Style
The song represents blue-eyed soul and pop music genres which is an infusion of rhythm and blues with pop music predominantly performed by white artists.
Label Classification - Song Cover
Interestingly, “Crying in the Chapel” was a cover and an interpretation of the song originally sung by Darrell Glenn in 1953. The song has been covered by many artists over the years.
Label Classification - Chart Performance
Peter Blakeley’s version was a substantial success in his home country, Australia. The song peaked at number three on the ARIA Singles Chart.
Label Classification - Music Video
The video for the song was featured in an Australian music television show, ‘Rage,’ which has hosted numerous music videos from a wide range of artists since 1987.
Label Classification - Award Nomination
In recognition of his rendition of the song, Blakeley was nominated for an ARIA Award for 'Best Male Artist' in 1990.
Label Classification - Track Length
The track is relatively short, with a duration of just 3:08 minutes, which is typical for pop songs of the era.
Label Classification - Songwriting
Although Blakeley is a songwriter, "Crying in the Chapel" was written by Artie Glenn.
Label Classification - Live Performances
Peter Blakeley is known for his strong live performance capabilities and has performed "Crying in the Chapel" live on various occasions.
Label Classification - Cultural Impact
In addition to its chart success, "Crying in the Chapel" has also been recognized for its cultural impact in Australia, contributing to the country's rich music history.

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