On this date in 1981 {Jan. 24th} 'Crying' by Don McLean entered the Billboard's Top 100 chart; eventually it peaked at No. 5 and spent a total of 18 weeks in the Top 100. In 1961 Roy Orbison took 'Crying' to No. 2 {for 2 weeks} and it spent a total of 16 weeks in the Top 100!!!
Don McL doesn't have quite as powerful a voice as Roy Orbison, but he does start this song more quietly than Roy and build it up more gradually (and less theatrically) to the final, wrenching chorus. Can't pick which version I prefer!
I've always loved this version. my only complaint. It would have sounded so much better if he had played the guitar with his fingers instead of a pick so it wouldn't sound so clunky. using a nylon string guitar would even sound better
I cry when I hear this song. It was Roys version, and playing in the background at a mall when I just broke up with my boyfriend........I`m crying now!!!!! I miss him
There are so many ways to mess this song up, it is much harder to sing than you think but he has mastered it so smooth and effertless it makes me want to try.
when this song came out i was suffering one of the worst heart breaks of my life. even though i have gotten much better since then i still can feel the heart ace from time to time.
i feel like crying, for me the best version of don mclean. but of course this is original song of roy orbison and his voice will melt you down........
preciosa,, me encanta,, es mui romantica¡¡¡¡
Nieves227 2 weeks ago
I dare contend that this version is better than the Roy Orbison version
MrPaulosophy 2 weeks ago 3
On this date in 1981 {Jan. 24th} 'Crying' by Don McLean entered the Billboard's Top 100 chart; eventually it peaked at No. 5 and spent a total of 18 weeks in the Top 100. In 1961 Roy Orbison took 'Crying' to No. 2 {for 2 weeks} and it spent a total of 16 weeks in the Top 100!!!
sauquoit13456 1 month ago
Música linda!
77cris1 1 month ago
Tony Angelino from 'Only Fools and Horses' would sing 'Cwying', not 'Crying'!
mabndb 2 months ago
excellent video onesonofthelaw. can you tell me which album this song is on?
pytoonia 3 months ago
Don McL doesn't have quite as powerful a voice as Roy Orbison, but he does start this song more quietly than Roy and build it up more gradually (and less theatrically) to the final, wrenching chorus. Can't pick which version I prefer!
moondiamondcat 3 months ago
essa musica me faz chorar tanto por tantas perdas que tive por
meu pai....
rpmeire 3 months ago
Lovely
sTeVie4TV 4 months ago
I am crying because i pushed away the one person who made me happy :(
T42please 4 months ago
May I recommend the book 'A Concise Guide To Eighties Music' by Karl Vorderman. The author is a big fan of this track.
garyw930 5 months ago
I've always loved this version. my only complaint. It would have sounded so much better if he had played the guitar with his fingers instead of a pick so it wouldn't sound so clunky. using a nylon string guitar would even sound better
patrick9648 5 months ago
This fantasy art stuff is garbage; something that hangs in a 10 year old little girls bedroom...
y2ktube 6 months ago
this song is so beautiful. It tears me up.
paihgelurrve 6 months ago
Where are the lyrics????
msdevious76 6 months ago
I cry when I hear this song. It was Roys version, and playing in the background at a mall when I just broke up with my boyfriend........I`m crying now!!!!! I miss him
amberola1b 7 months ago
@amberola1b Chin up sweetheart don't be sad. xx
teebee1984 6 months ago
meu tempo, ai!ai!,linda musica!
Rafaela3866 7 months ago
Love, of course. Kisses from Rio de Janeiro people!!!
Sylviom100 9 months ago
I like Don McLeans version better.
winyguy 9 months ago
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winyguy 9 months ago
Don outdid himself with this one... One of my favorites!!
fab4fan4ever64 11 months ago
first pic is a wallpaper from windows...
justinsatoist 11 months ago
There are so many ways to mess this song up, it is much harder to sing than you think but he has mastered it so smooth and effertless it makes me want to try.
gtb2009b 11 months ago 2
I know who wrote this. Do any of you?
10995 1 year ago
@10995 I think Roy Orbison. He did it originally.
snootzie78 1 year ago
@snootzie78 Correct.
10995 1 year ago
1980
TheCounslor 1 year ago
when this song came out i was suffering one of the worst heart breaks of my life. even though i have gotten much better since then i still can feel the heart ace from time to time.
TheCounslor 1 year ago
Billboard's #40 song of '81. Don hit #2 AC, #5 pop, #6 country, in Billboard. God bless!
DaveWollenberg 1 year ago
the pictures are nice, the words beautiful, but lyrics i dont see.
dianask 1 year ago
@dianask They are in the description. You must click the chevrons for more information.
Onesonofthelaw 1 year ago 3
Magnífica canção!!! Não me canso de ouvi-la... Beautiful!!!
Veramelia1956 1 year ago
Excellent.
nycolas1712 1 year ago 4
thank you Roy Orbison for writing this. thank you Don Mclean for the most beautiful version and thank you for posting.
JAYLEE169 1 year ago
Beautiful song w/beautiful pics
cindypon 1 year ago
I love this song, is marvellous!!
Wonderful video, and song,
...and pictures!!...Thank
....you for posting!!
Hugs for you!!
Marilenemary 1 year ago 14
Oh, to have a voice like this.
rickysavesparagain 1 year ago
best version ever. thanks or posting...
JAYLEE169 1 year ago 24
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peach529 1 year ago
good song <3
peach529 1 year ago
i feel like crying, for me the best version of don mclean. but of course this is original song of roy orbison and his voice will melt you down........
dgp123dgp 1 year ago
i love Roy Orbison,, but this is truly the very best version i have ever heard. thanks for posting
jackslicl100 1 year ago 4
And the late, great Pete Drake - brilliant!
Factnotfictionpeople 1 year ago
This is the best version ever. Don nailed this one.
Onyxxe65 1 year ago 2
Description, more info? Or this arrow ^ facing down.
Onesonofthelaw 1 year ago
where's the lyrics?!
kiagguduh 1 year ago
Oh my God! thanks for posting! this song is SO beautiful!
laurids2007 2 years ago
i like this song
good choice
eiroight 2 years ago
@eiroight só amor !!!!!!!!!!!!!
MsMyfrancisco 1 month ago