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Let a Boy Cry
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Let a Boy Cry
| cover = Let_a_boy_cry.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Gala
| album = Come into My Life
| B-side = Remix
| released = January 1997
| recorded = 1996
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = *Dance
*eurodance
*house
| length = 3:20
| label = *ZYX
*Polygram
| writer = *Filippo Andrea Carmeni
*Gala Rizzatto
*Maurizio Molella
| producer = *Phil Jay
*Maurizio Molella
| prev_title = Freed from Desire
| prev_year = 1996
| next_title = Come into My Life
| next_year = 1997
| misc =
}}
"'Let a Boy Cry'" is a song written and recorded by the Italian singer-songwriter Gala. It was released in January 1997 as the second single from her first album, 'Come into My Life'. The song reached number one in Belgium, France, IsraelIsrael Top-30: 3 weeks at No. 1 (11.03.1997, 18.03.1997 & 25.03.1997) and Italy. "Let A Boy Cry" achieved success in Europe, South America, Russia and Middle East and received a platinum record in France and Benelux. On the Eurochart Hot 100, "Let a Boy Cry" reached number 3.
The song was written and composed by Gala, and produced by Filippo Andrea Carmeni and Maurizio Molella. According to Gala, it talks about how in a society where men would not be ridiculed for their sensitivity, women could be freer.
Critical reception
Pop Rescue said that "this track has a sense of dance about it. At times Galas vocals sound a bit flat and not unlike those of Divine. However, musically this song definitely lifts the tempo and sound up somewhat, and Galas vocals fit perfectly in the chorus."
Chart performance
"Let a Boy Cry" was a major hit in several countries and very successful on the charts in Europe. It peaked at number-one in Belgium, France, Italy and Spain. The single also managed to peak at number 3 on the Eurochart Hot 100, and number 11 in the United Kingdom. In the latter, it reached that position in its first week on the UK Singles Chart on November 30, 1997. But on the UK Indie Chart, it was a even bigger hit, peaking at number-one. Additionally, it was a Top 20 hit also in Ireland and Scotland, and a Top 30 hit in Switzerland. "Let a Boy Cry" was awarded with a platinum record in France.
Music video
The music video for "Let a Boy Cry" was directed by director Philippe Antonello, Luca Bigazzi and Gala. It was shot in Venice in San Marks square during the Carnival. The video is in black-and-white. It was uploaded to YouTube in June 2013. As of August 2020, it has got more than 8,8 million views. In a 2014 interview with 'DNA Magazine', Gala said about the video:
Track listings
; 12" single
# "Let a Boy Cry" (full vocals mix) 5:06
# "Let a Boy Cry" (edit mix) 3:20
# "Let a Boy Cry" (the glittering mix) 7:16
; CD single
# "Let a Boy Cry" (edit mix) 3:20
# "Let a Boy Cry" (full vocals mix) 5:06
; CD maxi
# "Let a Boy Cry" (edit mix) 3:20
# "Let a Boy Cry" (full vocals mix) 5:06
# "Let a Boy Cry" (the glittering mix) 7:16
Charts and sales
Weekly charts
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References
Category:1996 songs
Category:1997 singles
Category:Gala (singer) songs
Category:Ultratop 50 Singles (Flanders) number-one singles
Category:Ultratop 50 Singles (Wallonia) number-one singles
Category:SNEP Top Singles number-one singles
Category:Number-one singles in Israel
Category:Number-one singles in Italy
Category:Number-one singles in Spain
Category:UK Independent Singles Chart number-one singles
Category:House music songs
Category:Songs against racism and xenophobia
Category:Black-and-white music videos
Category:ZYX Music singles
Category:PolyGram singles
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