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I Cried a Tear
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Wikipedia article
"'I Cried a Tear'" is a song written by Fred Jay and Al Julia and performed by American singer LaVern Baker. Atlantic Records released it as a single in 1958, which became Baker's most successful appearance on the record chart hits. King Curtis played the saxophone.
It peaked at number two on the Billboard R&B chart in 1959 and also peaked at number six on the pop chart.
In 1959, Ernest Tubb recorded the song. His version peaked at number twelve on the Hot C&W Sides chart.
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Category:1958 songs
Category:1958 singles
Category:LaVern Baker songs
Category:Atlantic Records singles
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