Cry To Me
Solomon Burke · Keep The Magic Working: Original 1955-61 Atlantic [2012]
And nobody calls you on the phone,
Don't you feel like a cry, don't you feel like crying,
Well here I am my hunny, c'mon cry to me.
When you're all alone, in your lonely room,
And there's nothing, but the smell of her perfume,
Don't you feel like a cry, don't you feel like crying,
Don't you feel like a cry, c'mon, c'mon cry to me.
Whoa, nothing can be sadder than a glass of wine alone,
Loneliness, loneliness, such a waste of time, whoa yeah,
You don't ever have to walk alone, well you see,
C'mon take my hand, and baby won't you walk with me,
Whoa yeah.
When you're waiting, for a voice to come,
In the night, but there's no one,
Don't you feel like a cry, (cry to me)
Don't you feel like crying, (cry to me)
Don't you feel like a cr-cr-cr-cr-cr-cr-cry (cry to me)
Cr-cr-cr-cr-cr-cr-cry, cr-cr-cr-cr-cr-crying
(Repeat until fades away)
Cry To Me
Solomon Burke's "Cry To Me" stands as a definitive anthem of soul music, capturing the raw emotional intensity that defined his career. Recorded during his prolific tenure at Atlantic Records, the track showcases Burke's powerful baritone and his ability to convey deep vulnerability. The song's driving rhythm and gospel-inflected arrangement highlight the artist's mastery of the genre, blending R&B energy with dramatic vocal delivery. As a cornerstone of his discography, this recording exemplifies the early soul sound that influenced countless musicians. Burke's performance remains a testament to his status as a foundational figure in American music, delivering a timeless piece that continues to resonate with listeners through its honest expression of longing and devotion.