"All Cried Out" is a song recorded by American band Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam that appeared on 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 chart in October 1986. It was also a major hit on the US R&B singles chart, peaking at number three.[1]
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Single by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam | ||||
from the album Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force | ||||
Released | February 18, 1986 | |||
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Label | Columbia | |||
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Producer(s) | Full Force | |||
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The actual artist credit on the record label of the 7-inch vinyl release was listed as Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force featuring Paul Anthony & Bow Legged Lou.
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Single by Allure featuring 112 | ||||
from the album Allure | ||||
Released | August 12, 1997 | |||
Recorded | 1997 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 4:35 | |||
Label | Crave | |||
Songwriter(s) | Curt Bedeau, Gerry Charles, Hugh L Clarke, Brian George, Lucien George, Paul George | |||
Producer(s) | Cory Rooney, Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey | |||
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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.[6][7] It charted on the Billboard Year-End charts for two years in a row, reaching number 43 on the 1997 chart and number 84 on the 1998 chart.[8]
British magazine Music Week rated the song four out of five, stating that "this ballad shows the four girls' voices at their full potential."[9]
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The official music video for the song was directed by Christopher Erskin.[10]
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Australia (ARIA)[31] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[32] | Gold | 5,000* |
United States (RIAA)[33] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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