Cry! Cry! Cry
Johnny Cash
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Everybody knows where you go when the sun goes down I think you only live to see the lights of town I wasted my time when I would try, try, try When the lights have lost their glow you're gonna cry, cry, cry I lie awake at night to wait till you come in You stay a little while and then you're gone again Every question that I ask I get a lie, lie, lie For every lie you tell you're gonna cry, cry, cry You're gonna cry, cry, cry and you'll cry alone When everyone's forgotten and you're left on your own You're gonna cry, cry, cry Soon your sugar-daddies will all be gone You wake up some cold day and find you're alone You'll call for me but I'm gonna tell you bye, bye, bye When I turn around and walk away you'll cry, cry, cry When your fickle love gets old, no one will care for you And you'll come back for me for a little love that's true I'll tell you no and you're gonna ask me why, why, why When I remind you of all of this and you'll cry, cry, cry You're gonna cry, cry, cry and you'll want me then It'll hurt when you think of all the fool you've been You're gonna cry, cry, cry
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Written by: Johnny Cash
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14 facts about this song
Release Year and Album"Cry! Cry! Cry!" was released in 1955 and appeared on Johnny Cash's debut album "With His Hot and Blue Guitar" released in 1957.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 14 on the Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart.
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First Successful Record"Cry! Cry! Cry!" was Johnny Cash's first big hit, releasing it soon after signing with Sun Records.
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Noteworthy Lyrical ThemeThe song is known for its themes of heartbreak and betrayal, which became common topics throughout Cash's career.
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Song InspirationJohnny Cash was inspired to write "Cry! Cry! Cry!" after having a difficult conversation with his first wife, Vivian Liberto.
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Songwriting Achievement"Cry! Cry! Cry!" was the first song that Cash wrote and released professionally.
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Musical AccompanimentThe song is recognized for its distinctive guitar intro and Luther Perkins' signature "boom-chicka-boom" rhythm.
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Recording Session"Cry! Cry! Cry!" was recorded at the iconic Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Professional RelationshipThe success of "Cry! Cry! Cry!" solidified Cash's relationship with Sun Records' founder Sam Phillips, who was instrumental in launching Cash's career.
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Reputation EstablisherThe song established Cash's reputation as a country artist who could also appeal to a rock 'n' roll audience, highlighting his versatility as a performer.
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Cover VersionsThere are numerous cover versions of the song by a range of artists, showcasing its lasting significance and influence in the music world.
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Live Performance"Cry! Cry! Cry!" remained a popular choice for Cash’s live performances throughout his career.
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Induction into Hall of FameJohnny Cash, the artist behind the song "Cry! Cry! Cry!", was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1980.
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Biographical Movie InfluenceThe song "Cry! Cry! Cry!" was featured in the 2005 biopic "Walk the Line", which portrays the life of Johnny Cash.
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