"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 gained a new generation of fans after being featured in the iconic movie, appearing on its soundtrack. cry_to_me
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. "Cry to Me" is a soul music classic