All Cried Out (Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam song)
1986 song recorded by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam
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"All Cried Out" is a song recorded by American band Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam from their 1985 album Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force. The song became a major hit, reaching number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 in October 1986. It was also a major hit on the US R&B chart, peaking at number three.[2]
| "All Cried Out" | ||||
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| Single by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam | ||||
| from the album Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force | ||||
| B-side | "Behind My Eyes" | |||
| Released | February 18, 1986 | |||
| Genre | Pop[1] | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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| Producer | Full Force | |||
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The actual artist credit on the label of the 7-inch vinyl release was "Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force featuring Paul Anthony & Bow Legged Lou".
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 8 |
| US Hot Black Singles (Billboard)[4] | 3 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1986) | Position |
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| US Top Pop Singles (Billboard)[5] | 61 |
| US Top Black Singles (Billboard)[6] | 14 |
Allure version
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| Single by Allure featuring 112 | ||||
| from the album Allure | ||||
| Released | August 12, 1997 | |||
| Length | 4:35 | |||
| Label | Crave | |||
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In 1997, American contemporary R&B group Allure included their version of "All Cried Out" on their eponymous debut studio album (1997). The song features fellow R&B group 112 and was produced by Cory Rooney, Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey.
Allure's version became the group's biggest hit, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 the week of November 22, 1997. The single was eventually certified gold for shipments exceeding 500,000; it ultimately sold over 800,000.[7][8] It appeared on two consecutive Billboard year-end charts, ranking at number 43 on the 1997 chart and number 84 on the 1998 chart.[9] Worldwide, the song entered the top 10 in the Netherlands and New Zealand.
Critical reception
British magazine Music Week rated the song four out of five, stating that "this ballad shows the four girls' voices at their full potential."[10]
Music video
The official music video for the song was directed by Christopher Erskin.[11]
Track listing
- "All Cried Out" (Radio Edit)- 3:38
- "All Cried Out" (Hex Hector Radio Mix)- 4:44
- "All Cried Out" (Hex Hector Dub Mix)- 7:49
- "All Cried Out" (Hex Hector Main Club Pass)- 10:50
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1997–1998) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[12] | 11 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[13] | 26 |
| Denmark (IFPI)[14] | 16 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[15] | 35 |
| Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[16] | 39 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[17] | 9 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[18] | 8 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[19] | 2 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[20] | 12 |
| Scottish Singles Sales (Official Charts)[21] | 36 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[22] | 16 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts)[23] | 12 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (Official Charts)[24] | 4 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[25] | 4 |
| US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[26] | 4 |
| US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)[27] | 9 |
| US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[28] | 6 |
| US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)[29] | 3 |