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"Cry to Me" is a soul music classic most famously recorded by in 1961. Written by Bert Berns , the song is celebrated as one of the first tracks to successfully unify country, gospel, and R&B, earning Burke the title of one of the first "soul" artists. The Original and Famous Versions

The song's lyrics serve as a comfort to the lonely, encouraging them to release their pain through tears rather than bottling it up. cry_to_me

The track has been covered by numerous legends, including The Rolling Stones on their 1965 album Out of Our Heads , Dionne Warwick , The Pretty Things , and more recently by Marc Broussard . Lyrics and Meaning "Cry to Me" is a soul music classic

Released on Atlantic Records, it reached #5 on the U.S. R&B charts. It is widely recognized for its emotional "folk-preaching" style and Burke's powerful vocal range. The track has been covered by numerous legends,

The song gained a new generation of fans after being featured in the iconic movie, appearing on its soundtrack.