Don't Cry Baby
Etta James · Heart & Soul / A Retrospective [2011]
Don't cry, don't cry baby
Don't cry baby
Dry your eyes, and let's be sweethearts again
And oh, cuz you know
You know I didn't mean
To ever treat you so mean
C'mon, c'mon sweetheart
And let's try it over again
And oh, don't cry
Don't cry baby
Don't cry, don't cry
Dry your eyes, and let's be sweethearts again
And oh, cuz you know I didn't mean
To ever treat you so mean
C'mon, c'mon sweetheart
And let's try it over again
Repeat
Don't cry baby
Dry your eyes, and let's be sweethearts again
And oh, cuz you know
You know I didn't mean
To ever treat you so mean
C'mon, c'mon sweetheart
And let's try it over again
And oh, don't cry
Don't cry baby
Don't cry, don't cry
Dry your eyes, and let's be sweethearts again
And oh, cuz you know I didn't mean
To ever treat you so mean
C'mon, c'mon sweetheart
And let's try it over again
Repeat
Don't Cry Baby - Etta James
Etta James delivers a powerhouse performance of 'Don't Cry Baby' on this 2011 retrospective album, channeling the raw emotion and vocal prowess that defined her career. Recorded in the soul and R&B tradition, the track showcases her ability to convey deep feeling through sheer intensity and dynamic range. As a staple of the genre, the song has become a definitive example of mid-century soul music, influencing countless artists who followed. James' interpretation transforms the material into an urgent, cathartic experience, highlighting her status as a legendary figure in the history of American music.