Heidi Newfield - "Cry, Cry ('Til The Sun Shines)"

[sbp17]

"Cry, Cry"
Writers: Marv Green, Chris Lindsey, Hillary Lindsey, and Aimee Mayo
Album: What I Am Waiting For

Single Release Date: November 3rd
Video Release Date: TBD

Audio Clip: wm.allaccess.com/allaccess/heidcryc.wma
Video Clip:

Chart Status: 34 (As of Jan 21st)
Chart History: 34, 35, 41, 47, 45, 41, 40, 48, 46, 53, 56

Other Notes:
Previously recorded by Martina McBride on her cd, "Waking Up Laughing"


Lyrics:

I know a girl, she was a waitress
Had a big spirit till she let her boyfriend break it
He always talked her down, took her pride and kicked it around
Took it as long as she could take it
She left a note on the dresser and hung up her apron

Cry, cry till the sun shines, baby
Cry, cry till the sun shines
It's gonna be alright, it's gonna be alright, baby

I know a man who tried to ease his mind
Chased his regrets with any bottle he could find
Life cut him down so low, took his pride and broke his soul
Till he forgave himself and let it go

Cry, cry till the sun shines, baby
Cry, cry till the sun shines
It's gonna be alright, it's gonna be alright, baby

We're all here just trying to live our lives
Pay our electric bills and spending up our time
There ain't a friend to be found who can't break through the concrete clouds
When the rain, when the rain comes crashing down, oh yeah

Cry, cry till the sun shines, baby
Cry, cry till the sun shines
It's gonna be alright, it's gonna be alright, oh yeah

Cry, cry till the sun shines, baby
Cry, cry till the sun shines
It's gonna be alright, it's gonna be alright, baby

My Comments:
I like this rendition better than Martina's. I think Heidi's raspy vocals work better than Martina's polished vocals on the song.

[someguy]

I haven't heard Heidi's version yet, but I'm worried that if a subpar Martina McBride album cut is the best second single she has to offer, she may be in trouble. I hope I'm wrong, because I came to like "Johnny And June" these last few weeks, and I wish Heidi well.

[rowdawg21]

The writers on this are Marv Green, Chris Lindsey, Hillary Lindsey, and Aimee Mayo.

[sbp17]

Oct 13, 2008 16:06:23 GMT -5 rowdawg21 said:

The writers on this are Marv Green, Chris Lindsey, Hillary Lindsey, and Aimee Mayo.

Thanks. Where the heck did I get Bjorke?

[kevin59]

Listen to Song (Allaccess)

wm.allaccess.com/allaccess/heidcryc.wma

[ontheroadwith]

This is a fantastic single choice. I have never heard Martina's version, but have been a huge fan of this song ever since I got Heidi's record.

[kw9461]

I agree. I've only listened to the clips of Heidi's album, but this song was definetly one of the good ones. The overproduction that drags the album down isn't as prevelent on this song, plus it's a fairly catchy lyric. I've only heard a clip of Martina's version, but Heidi's twangy voice seems more suited to it to me. I like this much better than Johnny & June. I think it should do pretty well, hopefully T20.

[Fanofctrymusic]

I agree Heidi sells this song, hope it does great on country radio.

[bootyliciousdsm]

This should be a hit for her.

[okramvd]

i liked it ....i hope this do well on country radio

[sbp17]

I like this rendition better than Martina's. I think Heidi's raspy vocals work better than Martina's polished vocals on the song.

[Ten Pound Hammer]

Oct 31, 2008 5:51:53 GMT -5 sbp17 said:

I like this rendition better than Martina's. I think Heidi's raspy vocals work better than Martina's polished vocals on the song.

Agreed. The melody reminds me a lot of "On a Night Like This".

[ontheroadwith]

I just heard Martina's version for the first time. It is a strange thing. When Martina sings it, it sounds just like another one of her "I'm singing for a cause" songs. When Heidi sings it, there is more depth and emotion in her voice. I love it.

Martina's Version - D+
Heidi's Version - A-

[zaclord]

i felt the same way. i remember hating this song when Martina sang it, so i was not even interested when i saw it was on Heidi's album. then when it was released i listened and its not even close to as bad as i remember it.

[wilddustin]

Nov 2, 2008 19:39:12 GMT -5 ontheroadwith said:

I just heard Martina's version for the first time. It is a strange thing. When Martina sings it, it sounds just like another one of her "I'm singing for a cause" songs. When Heidi sings it, there is more depth and emotion in her voice. I love it.

Martina's Version - D+
Heidi's Version - A-

That's exactly what I could have typed here. I feel the same. Martina is just not impressing me with her last couple albums and I too was not interested in this song when I found out it was on Heidi's album. She revived it though and gave it life.

[gcizvolsfan]

Heidi does great on this song and I dont get why it is not taking off.

[Marv]

I hope it does well; the fact that her debut single went top ten in 2008 (the only female to accomplish that feat) was wonderful.

[kim8]

I still don't understand why everyone hates Martina's version. I like Heidi's version ok but I actually prefer Martina's.

[someguy]

Dec 18, 2008 16:10:57 GMT -5 kim8 said:

I still don't understand why everyone hates Martina's version. I like Heidi's version ok but I actually prefer Martina's.

I think I prefer Martina's version too, but I don't think either are anything special.

[leilamaurizia]

Filed under Interesting:

During a panel discussion for CRS, the topic of performance royalties came up and Heidi said the following--

“There’s a huge misconception
about what artists really make,” and admitted amassing debt in
the six figures to bring her current project to fruition. Later, when
the issue of 360-deals came up, she further drove home the point.
“When I was with Trick Pony I think I saw a $7,200 check one
time from record sales, and that’s it.”

Source: Country Aircheck Weekly (3/9/09)

[gallopinggold]

I prefer Heidi's version (over Martina's) but boy is this song struggling or what? Hopefully it can pick up steam. I think "When Tears Fall Down" would do well (plus it is my fav track of her CD)

[kevin59]

Watch NEW Video for song (CMT)

www.cmt.com/videos/heidi-newfield/374920/cry-cry-til-the-sun-shines.jhtml

[Ten Pound Hammer]

They put the video out AFTER the song disappeared?