About the song
Certainly! Here’s an introduction for the song “Cry Baby” by Janis Joplin:
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“Cry Baby” by Janis Joplin is a classic track that holds a special place in the history of rock and blues music. Released in 1971, this powerful song features on Janis Joplin’s posthumous album, *Pearl*. Known for her raw, soulful voice and her passionate delivery, Joplin poured her heart and soul into every performance, and “Cry Baby” is no exception.
The song was written by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns, two prolific songwriters who penned numerous hits in the 1960s. “Cry Baby” was initially recorded by Garnet Mimms and the Enchanters in 1963, reaching notable success on the R&B charts. However, it was Joplin’s rendition that truly immortalized the song, infusing it with her distinctive blend of blues and rock that resonated deeply with her audience.
*Pearl* was Joplin’s final studio album, released three months after her untimely death at the age of 27. The album itself was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart and staying there for nine weeks. “Cry Baby” was one of the standout tracks, showcasing Joplin’s unparalleled ability to convey deep emotion through her music.
Janis Joplin’s interpretation of “Cry Baby” is a testament to her enduring legacy as one of the most influential artists in rock history. Her voice, filled with pain and defiance, captures the essence of the song’s plea and has left an indelible mark on generations of music lovers. Whether you’re revisiting this classic or hearing it for the first time, “Cry Baby” remains a powerful reminder of Joplin’s extraordinary talent and the timeless nature of her music.
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Lyrics
Cry baby
Cry baby
Cry baby
Honey, welcome back home
I know she told you
Hon’, I know she told you that she loved you
Much more than I did
But I know that she left you
And you swear that you just don’t know why
But you know, hon’, I’ll always
I’ll always be around
If you ever want me
Come on and cry, cry baby
Cry baby, cry
Cry baby
Oh honey, welcome back home
Don’t you know
Honey, ain’t nobody ever gonna love you
The way I try to do
Who’ll take all your pain
And your heartache too?
And if you need me you know that I’ll always be around
If you ever want me
Come on and cry, cry baby
Cry baby
Cry baby
Oh, daddy, like you always sayin’ to do
And when you walk around the world, babe
You said you’d try to look for the end of the road
You might find out later that the road’ll end in Detroit
Hon’, the road’ll even end in Kathmandu
You can go all around the world
Tryin’ to find something to do with your life, baby
When you only gotta do one thing well
You only gotta do one thing well to make it in this world, babe
You got a woman waitin’ for you there
All you ever gotta do is be a good man one time to one woman
And that’ll be the end of the road, babe
I know you got more tears to share, babe
So come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on
And cry, cry baby
Cry baby
Cry
And if you ever feel a little lonely, dear
I want you to come on, come on to mama now
And if you ever want a little love of a woman
Come on and baby, baby, baby, babe, babe, baby now
Cry baby, yeah