Cry
Waterfront
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Please don't apologize Just let me wipe the tears away Don't mean to act surprised If it's all right I'd like to stay, yeah I know that you are not a child But there's one thing that I love about you Your style Cry, please don't cry Cry, please don't cry I know you're just sixteen But looking all of twenty-one (Twenty-one, you'll be married with a gun) Daddy would go to jail for you If he thought you were having the wrong sort of fun I know that you are not a child But there's just one thing I love about you Your style Cry, please don't cry Cry, please don't cry The moment that you've gone You know that they will talk But they're wrong, and it makes me happy Even when you've gone, you know I'll carry on ‘Cos I'm strong, and it makes me happy I know that you are not a child But there's one thing that I love about you Your style Don't cry, please don't cry Cry, please don't cry
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Written by: PHILIP CILIA, CHRISTOPHER DUFFY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Cry" is a song by the British pop duo Waterfront, which consists of members Phil Cilia and Chris Duffy.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a huge success and reached number 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts in June 1989.
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Album Release"Cry" was featured on Waterfront’s self-titled debut album, which was released in the same year, 1989.
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Song RecognitionIn addition to its chart performance, "Cry" was also recognized by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) as one of the most performed songs of 1989.
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Musical InfluenceThe song was heavily influenced by the blue-eyed soul genre, which is rhythm and blues or soul music performed by white artists.
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Record Label"Cry" was released under the record label Polydor, which has been associated with other famous artists like ABBA, the Bee Gees, and Queen.
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best New Artist.
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Backing VocalsBacking vocals for the song were provided by Tessa Niles, who has also performed with notable musicians such as Eric Clapton, David Bowie, and Robbie Williams.
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Song DurationThe original length of the song is 3 minutes and 56 seconds.
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Single Performance"Cry" was the band's most successful single and, unfortunately, they were not able to match its success with subsequent releases. This made Waterfront a typical "one-hit wonder."
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Other VersionsIn addition to the original studio version, there are several different versions of the song, including a US 12" Mix and a UK Extended Remix.
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