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"I Cried a Tear" is a song written by Fred Jay and Al Julia and performed by American singer LaVern Baker. Atlantic Records released it as a single in 1958, which became Baker's most successful appearance on the record chart hits. King Curtis played the saxophone.
Her most successful records were "Tweedle Dee" (1955), "Jim Dandy" (1956), and "I Cried a Tear" (1958). Baker was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991. The Hall remarked that her "fiery fusion of blues, jazz and R&B showcased her alluring vocals and set the stage for the rock and roll surge of the Fifties". [ 2 ]
He provided backing on a number of songs for LaVern Baker, including her 1958 hit single "I Cried a Tear", where his saxophone became "a second voice". [7] In 1965 he moved to Atlantic Records and recorded his most successful singles, "Memphis Soul Stew" and "Ode to Billie Joe" (1967). In 1966 Curtis recorded 3 songs with Jimi Hendrix, "Linda ...
Billboard Top R&B Records of 1959 is the year-end chart compiled by Billboard magazine ranking the top rhythm and blues singles of 1959. [1] Due to the extent of cross-over between the R&B and pop charts in 1959, the song's rank, if any, in the year-end pop chart is also provided.
A list of sad songs for the next time you're feeling blue and depressed, including "hope ur ok" by Olivia Rodrigo, "Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton" and more.
1. “Father and Daughter” by Paul Simon. Paul Simon’s soothing, velvety voice lends depth and a nostalgic quality to this simple tune about a father’s unabiding love.
[6] [5] The single "I Cried a Tear" from the RAI label she released in 1966 was leased to Atco Records for a wider distribution. Later, she gave up her solo career and joined Ray Charles' Raelettes. [7] She performed as a member of the Clowns at the Tipitina's in May, 1981, the show that is considered the last Clowns live appearance.
Kroger's new holiday commercial is getting a big response on social media.