Somebody's Crying
Chris Isaak
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I know somebody and they cry for you. They lie awake at night and dream of you. I bet you never even know they do but somebody's crying. I know somebody and they called your name. A million times and still you never came. They go on loving you just the same I know that somebody's trying. So please return the love you took from me. Or please let me know if it can't be me I know when Somebody's lying, I know when somebody's lying. I know that somebody's lying, I know that somebody's lying. Give me a sign and let me know we're through. If you don't love me like I love you. But if you cry at night the way I do I'll know that somebody's lying. So please, return the love you took from me. Or please, let me know if it can't be me. I know when somebody's lying, I know when somebody's lying. Oh I, oh I
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Written by: CHRIS ISAAK
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15 facts about this song
Album"Somebody's Crying" is a song from the album "Forever Blue" by American rock musician Chris Isaak.
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Release YearThe song was released in 1995 as the lead single from the album.
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Chart PerformanceIt became one of Isaak's biggest hits, reaching No.5 on the Billboard Hot 100, the highest-ranking of any song by Chris Isaak.
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Grammy Nomination"Somebody's Crying" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 1996.
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ThemeThe song describes the pain of a lover who has been left behind, with impassioned and haunting vocals characteristic of Isaak's style.
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Writing CreditChris Isaak is credited as the sole writer of "Somebody's Crying".
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Video DirectorThe music video for the song was directed by Bill Pope, a noted cinematographer.
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Popular Culture"Somebody's Crying" has been used in multiple movies and TV shows, including "That Thing You Do!" - a 1996 film directed by Tom Hanks.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of rock and roll and rockabilly, showcasing Isaak's roots in 1950s rock 'n' roll and country music.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "Somebody's Crying" for its emotional depth and Isaak's soulful performance.
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Album SuccessThe success of "Somebody's Crying" helped the "Forever Blue" album to become certified gold in the USA and Australia.
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Notable PerformancesChris Isaak performed "Somebody's Crying" live at the 1996 MTV Movie Awards.
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DurationThe song clocks in at three minutes and ten seconds, making it a relatively short tune when compared to some of Isaak's other works.
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Song RecordingThe song was recorded at Coast Recorders in San Francisco and at The Site in Marin County, California.
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ProductionThe production of the song was handled by Erik Jacobsen, who produced many of Isaak's albums.
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