"[15] Annet Artani, who co-wrote Spears' 2003 song "Everytime", stated that the song was written as a response to "Cry Me a River". [5] London had been urged to record the song by Bobby Troup, her future husband following her divorce from Webb. [18] The instruments are arranged into what critics described as a graceful and mysterious melody. [3][4], The song's first release was by actress and singer Julie London on Liberty Records in 1955, backed by Barney Kessel on guitar and Ray Leatherwood on bass. All over Europe!! [12][13] "Cry Me a River" was released as a CD single in the US on February 18. Britney Spears was reportedly in great pain when she first watched ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake's video for 'Cry Me A River'. Filmmaker Francis Lawrence directed the music video for "Cry Me a River" in Malibu, California. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. to tell a moaning person to shut up and that you dont care. Guitar Ukulele Piano. "[92] Timberlake performed "Cry Me a River" at concert he held during the 2013 Super Bowl weekend in New Orleans. As the blonde woman returns, he follows her around the house and hides in a closet as she showers. [28] The song begins with the phrase "You were my sun, you were my earth", which according to Timbaland was Timberlake's inspiration to write the song. 1. The song was also offered to Peggy King, but Columbia Records A&R chief Mitch Miller objected to the word "plebeian" in the lyric. "[5] Timbaland recalled, "I was like, 'Man, don't worry about it' and he was like, 'I can't believe she did that to me' and he was like, 'You were my sun, you were my earth. [2] Reporters believed its lyrics were inspired by Timberlake's relationship with singer Britney Spears,[3] which ended in 2002. Cry me a river 'Cause I cried a river over you, over you [Bridge 2] You say you love me, but you lie! Size 10.0 Source 78 User_cleaned Eddie Austin User_metadataentered Liz Rosenberg User_transferred Liz Rosenberg . [2] A performance of the song by London in the 1956 film The Girl Can't Help It helped to make it a bestseller (reaching no. 2 talking about this. [74] Lawrence also revealed that executives of Jive Records were nervous about some aspects of the video, such as Timberlake's representation of a voyeur and the tone of some scenes he was portraying with a girl. [99] British singer Leona Lewis covered "Cry Me a River" during her debut concert tour The Labyrinth (2010). Download Pdf. 1 of 16. [4] Timberlake told MTV News, "I'm not going to specifically say if any song is about anybody. After the performance he accepted a Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the ceremony. [1] Storch found working with Timberlake easy because of the song's meaning. [65] It was less successful on the Italian Singles Chart, where it peaked at number 14 and stayed on the chart for four weeks. [61], In the United Kingdom, "Cry Me a River", debuted at number two on February 15, 2003. The visual is JT's most controversial music video to date." 1 of 17. [5][19] Tanya L. Edwards of MTV News observed that Timberlake was wronged and said this is demonstrated by the lyrics: "You don't have to say whatcha did / I already know, I found out from him / Now there's just no chance. "[77] However, Spears told Rolling Stone in October 2003 that she received a call from Timberlake saying there would be a look-alike of her in his music video. To me songs are songs. And cry cry cry me a river... Cry me a river Cause I cried a river over you. "[83] She stated that it was a great publicity stunt, commenting, "So he got what he wanted. Cry Me A River (2021) Torrent Got Released On Feb. 05, 2021 & hold Thriller - Category, Rated On IMDB With Over / 1 votes ON The Movie Database. [24] David Browne of Entertainment Weekly labeled the song "a haunted, pained farewell". 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[107] Alternative rock band Coldplay revealed that the single was an inspiration for the drumbeat of their song "Lost!". It's not a big deal". "[38] VH1's Emily Exton wrote, "By stretching the boundaries of pop–and fusing it with notes of R&B, lots of electric goodness, and haunting choral vocals–Timberlake’s kiss-off song instantly becomes more poignant, a pointed reaction to the hurt he’s experienced by someone he once loved. 1 of 22. [59] The song remained on the chart for 12 consecutive weeks. [23] The song's chorus devolves into a choral reading in which Timberlake pleads over the group. [25] John Mitchell of MTV News called "Cry Me a River" and "What Goes Around... Comes Around" "kiss-off songs", with Timberlake's revenge on Spears present throughout the lyrics. Billboard deemed the track "a transcultural re-interpretation" of "Cry Me a River. "Cry me a river... the plight of being a game show host, fairly unknown actress, to suffering in a palace, with tiaras and 7-figure weddings for TWO WHOLE YEARS to … Join Justin Timberlake", "Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveSounds | Music Review", "Justin Timberlake, 'The 20/20 Experience': Track-By-Track Review", "Justin Timberlake's Cry Me A River, the ultimate break-up record", "Katy Perry's 'Part Of Me' Joins All-Time Great Kiss-Offs", "Justin Timberlake's 23 Top 10 Singles (Including *NSYNC! said the single combines gospel and opera. [88] The song was eighth on the set list of Justified/Stripped Tour (2003), his joint North American tour with Christina Aguilera. Lurking around the house in the rain, throwing a rock through her window, being a peeping Tom, getting revenge and doing stuff that's not really what a nice guy does. It became a gold record, and in 2016, it was inducted by the Library of Congress in the National Recording Registry.[6]. Arthur Hamilton later said of the song: "I had never heard the phrase. Jive Records released the song to contemporary hit and rhythmic radio in the United States on November 27, 2002, as the album's second single. "Cry Me a River" ranked at number 14 on "by all Spotify users" and 10 on "streams from millennial users". Accompanied by an electric piano, beatbox, guitars, synthesizers, Arabian-inspired riffs and Gregorian chants, "Cry Me a River" is an R&B song about a brokenhearted man who moves on from his last girlfriend, who had cheated on him. Lyrics to 'Cry Me A River' by Justin Timberlake: You were my sun You were my earth But you didn't know all the ways I loved you, no So you took a chance And made other plans [19] Timberlake's vocal range spans from the low note of C♯3 to the high note of B4. [16] When asked during an interview with Diane Sawyer on PrimeTime in 2003, if "Everytime" was about Timberlake, Spears responded, "I'll let the song speak for itself. Timberlake performed "Cry Me a River" on a promotional concert held at House of Blues in West Hollywood, California on June 17, 2003. [84], In 2013, Billboard editor Jason Lipshutz opined the clip was "one of the more brilliant musical moments in pop music since the dawn of the century. [81] It had also been nominated for Video of the Year, Best Direction in a Video and Viewer's Choice. [26] David Browne of Entertainment Weekly concluded that the song is "a genuine stunner" that should leave Timberlake's fellow 'N Syncers concerned that he truly may not need them any more. [18] Jane Stevenson of Jam! We have an official Cry Me A River tab made by UG professional guitarists. It was written by Timberlake and Scott Storch with producer Timbaland and was inspired by Timberlake's former relationship with singer Britney Spears. [45] In 2012, the magazine placed it at number 484 on their list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". "Cry Me a River" is a popular American torch song, written by Arthur Hamilton, first published in 1953 and made famous in 1955 with the version by Julie London. Spears alleged that the video was a publicity stunt, but Timberlake maintained that she did not inspire the production. [64] It debuted at number 14 on the French Singles Chart on April 5, 2003. Watch the video for Cry Me A River from Joe Cocker's The Ultimate Collection 1968-2003 for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. You were my Sun You were my earth But you didn't know all the ways I loved you, no So you took a chance And made other plans But I bet you didn't think that they would come crashing down, no. Jive Records released the song to contemporary hit and rhythmic radio in the United States on November 26, 2002, as the album's second single. [108] Rock singer Marilyn Manson cited it as one of the main songs that influenced him. The Sheffield Star described the version as a "beautifully, sitting quietly, almost a capella".[100]. [1] Storch compared Timberlake's vocals on "Cry Me a River" to R&B and rock singer Daryl Hall. Cry Me a River Lyrics: Now you say you're lonely / You cry the long night through / Well, you can cry me a river / Cry me a river / I cried a river over you / Now you say you're sorry / For being so "[40] The single won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 2004 award ceremony. "[47] In 2015, Spotify re-ranked Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs in two different lists. [101] Recording artist Kelly Clarkson covered the song on September 1, 2012, as a fan request during her 2012 Summer Tour with The Fray. Am. [46] The Daily Telegraph listed the song at number 40 on the "100 songs that defined the Noughties. He was initially concerned that listeners would hear a reference to the Crimea, rather than "..cry me a...", but said that "..sitting down and playing the melody and coming up with lyrics made it a nonissue. With Justin Timberlake, Kiana Bessa, Lauren Hastings, Timbaland. I think it looks like such a desperate attempt, personally. Recorded at Westlake Recording Studios, Los Angeles, California; mixed at Manhattan Center Studios, New York City, New York; strings recorded at The Studio, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [14], Following its release, there was media speculation that Spears had written a song as a response to "Cry Me a River";[3] she denied the rumors, explaining, "You know, it's funny. [62] The next week it fell to number three, before returning to its original peak on March 1, 2003; it stayed on the chart for 13 weeks. "[85] In 2018, Billboard critics named it the 24th "greatest music video of the 21st century. [76] Then he searches some drawers and finds a video camera, while the driver of the car, Timbaland, signals for his female accomplice in the back of the car, played by model Kiana Bessa, to go in. "[17], "Cry Me a River" is an R&B song[21] with an instrumentation that features clavinet, guitars,[1][19] beatboxing,[20] synthesizers, Arabian-inspired riffs and Gregorian chants. [109] In order to use the song in the 2017 film Lady Bird set in 2003, director Greta Gerwig sent a letter to Timberlake, "Your album Justified was that year, and it owned that year. "Cry Me a River" finishes with a Timbaland vocal sample. "[1], A bluesy jazz ballad, "Cry Me a River" was originally written for Ella Fitzgerald to sing in the 1920s-set film, Pete Kelly's Blues (released 1955). [23] According to Martin, the wave synth affects the real strings to create an unusual dissonance. The ad was soundtracked by "Cry Me a River". 3. I read that I wrote this song and I wrote these lyrics and that's not my style. '"[5], "Cry Me a River" was recorded at Westlake Recording Studios in Los Angeles by Senator Jimmy D, while Carlos "Storm" Martinez served as the assistant engineer. "[111] Halsey's song "Without Me" contains an interpolation of the pre-chorus of "Cry Me a River". I would never do that. [95], The song was first covered by Welsh alternative metal band Lostprophets, recorded in a BBC Radio One session. 4. Clue: he looks pretty good. [41] It was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2003 MTV Europe Music Awards. cry (one) a river Said sarcastically to someone whose whining, complaints, or tears fall on unsympathetic ears. The single contains the album version of the song and the remixes on its 12-inch single release. [55] It also peaked at number two on the US Hot Dance Club Songs, becoming Timberlake's second top-three song, after his debut single "Like I Love You" reached number one. After three weeks, "Cry Me a River" peaked at number six, and it stayed on the chart for 21 weeks. cry (one) a river Said sarcastically to someone whose whining, complaints, or tears fall on unsympathetic ears. He told me what the song was about, but in a [general way] as well. "Cry Me a River" is a song by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake for his debut solo album, Justified (2002). The video is about me. Check out the tab » Backing track. [44] Rolling Stone ranked "Cry Me a River" at number 20 on their list of the 100 Best Songs of the 2000s; a columnist for the magazine wrote that the real inspiration behind the song was the formation of the Timberlake–Timbaland team, "a match made in pop heaven". Justin Timberlake's official music video for 'Cry Me A River'. [57] As of 2018, the song has sold 1.2 million copies in the country. “Cry Me A River” is just Julie London’s voice with a far-off guitar and bass. "[110], Rosalía samples the chorus from "Cry Me a River" for her song "Bagdad" on her album El mal querer (2018), featuring a Barcelona children's choir. [7] Versions that charted include: "PEGGY KING & ANDY KAHN - "Cry Me A River" at Metropolitan Room NYC 2-23-14". "[30] Slant Magazine's Sal Cinquemani called Timberlake's 2007 single "What Goes Around... Comes Around" an ostensible sequel to "Cry Me a River" both lyrically and musically. "[29] The chorus contains the lines: "Told me you loved me, why did you leave me all alone / Now you tell me you need me when you call me on the phone. 2fr. [25], Lyrically, the song is about a brokenhearted man who moves on from his past. [3] Lawrence created the video's concept and told MTV News, "[Justin and I] had a conversation on the phone and all he said was he wanted to have some dancing in it, but to do my thing. ! Tonebridge. come on and cry, cry, cry me a river cry me a river i cried, i cried, i cried a river over you. “Cry Me a River” is Justin Timberlake ’s second single from his debut studio album, Justified (2002). [73], The music video for "Cry Me a River" was directed by Francis Lawrence, and filmed in Malibu, California, during the week of October 29, 2002. They can stem from things that completely happened to you personally or they can stem from ideas that you think could happen to you. 1 of 26. [6][7] On December 23, three remixes were released as a 12-inch single in Canada and France. 22 on UK charts). He explained that he and Timberlake did not mention names while creating the video, only discussing the song's general beats. Cary O'Dell, "“Cry Me a River”—Julie London (1955)", "National Recording Registry Recognizes "Mack the Knife," Motown and Mahler", https://www.billboard.com/music/joe-cocker/chart-history, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cry_Me_a_River_(Arthur_Hamilton_song)&oldid=1016002207, United States National Recording Registry recordings, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat-VIAF identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 4 April 2021, at 20:59. The song peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Pop Songs charts and charted in the top ten in other countries. [105], —Ottawa Citizen's Leah Collins following Selena Gomez's cover in 2013. The clip won the awards for Best Male Video and Best Pop Video at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. He just said it was a kiss-off song and so I came up with this idea and he went for it. [2] Larry Gold provided the string arrangement and conducting, while Storch and Bill Pettaway played the clavinet and guitar, respectively. [94] Timberlake included the single on the set list of his fifth worldwide concert tour, The 20/20 Experience World Tour (2013–15). The song earned several lists of best of the year and the decade (2000s), while Rolling Stone included it on their 500 Greatest Songs of All Time at 484. A 27-second sample of "Cry Me a River", which uses, "Cry Me a River, in all its over-sharing glory, has become a, "[The song] is the universal symbol of the bad celebrity break-up – more powerful than a stack of, Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Australian Recording Industry Association, "Why Is Justin Timberlake The Only Youngster Who Can Stand Up To Sting? You can cry me a river, … 2. "[79] According to Virginia Heffernan of The New York Times, Timberlake channels the character Neo from The Matrix film series, "pacing anxiously around wet and metallic interiors". Cry me a river Cry me a river Cry me a river Cry me a river Know that they say That some things are better left unsaid It wasn't like you only talked to him and you know it (Don't act like you don't know it) All of these things people told me Keep messing with my head (Messing with my head) Should've picked honesty Then you may not have blown it [77] The couple leaves in the woman's car (a silver Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (996)) as Timberlake rolls down the window of a black Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220),[78] from which he and his friend have been watching the woman. [104] The New Jersey alternative metal band 40 Below Summer performed a cover of the song in their 2015 album Transmission Infrared. In May 2020, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden released a new campaign ad which took aim at Donald Trump for his statement that he was "treated worse" by the media than any other president, instead of focusing on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. "[35] Rolling Stone's Ben Ratliff viewed his production of "Cry Me a River" as exceptional. There is no strumming pattern for this song yet. [20][22] Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic selected the song as a highlight in his review of Justified. Timberlake denied that Spears inspired the video, saying, "The video is not about her. "[86], Timberlake performed "Cry Me a River" for the first time at the 13th annual Billboard Music Awards, held on December 9, 2002, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. [87] He also performed the song on the Justified World Tour (2003–04), his first worldwide tour. [37] Idolator staff opined it is the sound of an artist who is "relishing ripping up people's perceptions of him as a sweet-natured teen heartthrob. If my pillow could talk Imagine what it would have said Could it be a river of tears I cried in bed So you can cry me a river Go a head and cry that river Cause I cried, how I cried a river over you How I cried a river over you [102] In January 2013, American singer Selena Gomez performed an acoustic version of "Cry Me a River" at the UNICEF charity concert in New York City. [53] For the issue dated December 28, 2002, "Cry Me a River" debuted at number 75 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The blonde woman senses someone in the room and turns around, but Timberlake is gone. It won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 2004 ceremony. [10] It was released as a CD single in Germany on January 23. He added, "The "Cry Me a River" video served a dual purpose for Timberlake: to court controversy, and to make its star seem more grown-up. [60] The single debuted at number 44 in New Zealand on March 9, 2003. With Caroline Quentin, Ian Kelsey, Gillian Kearney, David Schofield. "[83] After the release of Spears' video for "Toxic" (2003), Jennifer Vineyard of MTV News said her video "[made] "Cry Me a River" look like child's play". The single features the album version of the song, its instrumental and four remixes. "[39] According to Complex, the song "made people completely forget about 'N Sync and start asking what Timberlake would do next. You don't have to say, what you did I already know, I found out from him Now there's just no chance, for you and me There'll never be And don't it make you sad about it [82], Following the release of the music video, Us Weekly ran a cover story titled Britney Vs. Justin: The War Is On. Peter Robinson of NME wrote that the video shows "what Justin looks like after he's had sex. 3. 2. You can cry me a river, … Cry Me a River Songtext von Justin Timberlake mit Lyrics, deutscher Übersetzung, Musik-Videos und Liedtexten kostenlos auf Songtexte.com According to Hamilton, he and Julie London had been high school classmates, and she contacted him on behalf of her husband, Jack Webb, who was the film's director and was looking for new songs for its soundtrack. [23], "Cry Me a River" is written in the key of G♯ minor, in alla breve, with a tempo of 74 beats per minute. [92] He later resumed "Cry Me a River" before segueing into a cover of Drake's 2010 song "Over". American Post-Hardcore vocalist Johnny Craig is also well known for his 2009 cover of the song, prior to his first solo album release. and Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine called it a standout track on Justified. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. Se inspiró en la antigua relación de Timberlake con la cantante de pop Britney Spears; Spears grabó una canción de respuesta titulada "Everytime" para su álbum de estudio de 2003 "In the Zone". "Cry me a river...the plight of being a game show host, fairly unknown actress, to suffering in a palace, w tiaras & 7 figure weddings for TWO WHOLE YEARS to being a … [80] At the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards, the video for "Cry Me a River" won in the categories of Best Male Video and Best Pop Video. Jillian Mapes of Billboard described the performance as "completely lovely in an effortless sort of way. [36] Denise Boyd of BBC Music felt that the song's lyrics play as large a role as Timbaland's production, unlike other songs on Justified. [58], The song debuted at number two on the Australian Singles Chart on March 9, 2003. Justin and Britney were … Cry me a river Cry me a river, girl Cry me a river Cry me a river, girl, yea yea I know that they say That somethings are better left unsaid It wasn't like you only talked to him and you know it (Don't act like you don't know it) All of these things people told me Keep messing with my head (Messing with my head) You should've picked honesty Then you may not have blown it (Yea) It appears as a b-side of the single Last Train Home, released in 2004. He was accompanied by a string section and a 20-member choir. C. 1. [34] Peter Robinson of NME described it as a "twisted epic" and "an acidic, filthy little song teeming with spite and retribution, with Timbaland's pounding. Jane Stevenson of Jam! [54] It reached a peak of 11 on March 8, 2003. [112], Credits adapted from the liner notes of Justified, Jive Records.[1]. Create and get +5 IQ. [51] The song debuted on the US Pop Songs chart at number 37 in the issue dated December 14, 2002[52] and reached a peak of three on February 1, 2003. functional fitness Challenge, established by CrossFit Animarum, Germany. [103] In February 2015, Scottish synthpop band Chvrches performed a cover of "Cry Me a River" on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge. Timberlake arranged the vocals and was a backup singer alongside Timbaland, Marsha Ambrosius, Tye Tribbett and Greater Anointing. [26] A Rolling Stone reviewer called the song a "breakup aria". DCI Janine Lewis, faced with a disintegrating marriage and an unforeseen addition to the family, investigates the murder of a teacher. This was a couple whose relationship had played out largely in the public eye, for all to see and weigh in on, so it’s more than likely that this was an intentional creative choice made on Lawrence and/or Justin’s part. It was written by Timberlake and Scott Storch with producer Timbaland and was inspired by Timberlake's former relationship with singer Britney Spears. [49], "Cry Me a River" debuted at number 44 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in the issue dated December 21, 2002, earning the Hot Shot Debut honor with 29.6 million audience impressions. Assistant engineer – Carlos "Storm" Martinez, String arrangement and conducting – Larry Gold, This page was last edited on 30 March 2021, at 17:02. One site, Secondhand Songs, lists 484 recorded versions of the song (as at March 2020). 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After the song was dropped from the film, Fitzgerald first released her version on Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie! "[3] In December 2011, Timberlake admitted that he had written "Cry Me a River" after an argument with Spears: "I was on a phone call that was not the most enjoyable phone call. [93] Timberlake performed "Cry Me a River" in a medley with other of his songs at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. [63] The song has sold over 365,000 copies in the country as of 2015. "[74] Lawrence added that he also included some details in the video, including a reference to Spears's tattoo, which Timberlake enjoyed. In the controversial video, Timberlake's character invades the home of his ex-lover and films himself having sexual activity with another woman. [3] Jive Records serviced the song to contemporary and rhythmic radio in the United States on November 25, 2002. American indie pop duo Jack and White covered the song on their 2012 extended play Undercover. Chords. Em. She recorded “Cry Me A River” first as a single, then also used it on her debut album “Julie Is Her Name”. [2] She recalled that when she asked why he had made a video about her, he replied, "Well, I got a controversial video. gravely If you are Tired of looking for a good place to download Cry Me A River (2021) Torrent Movie In HD, you are in the best place. 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