The Staccatos - Cry To Me

[Tessietots]

Oh Daddy... this song, remind me of you... like so many others. You loved this song and I close my eyes and see you, hear you.. singing to this song. I love and miss you so much, I long to be able to just hold you one more time, hear your heartbeat against my ear. I will never ever get over losing you. 16 years and It still feels like yesterday. I love you forever.

[leoserrot]

In 1968 I was returning to Mozambique from Portugal by sea and it scaled at Durban harbor overnight, I was then a teenager. I walked the streets of Durban when suddenly I heard this song coming from inside a bar. I was in love with this song there and then.In Mozambique I met a friend who had been studing in South Africa and he sung Cry to Me. After my army time I emmigrated to South Africa where I, for many years was the only Portuguese singer interpreting Cry to Me. Love you Steve

[hilliuspretoriussnr]

My wife and myself are sitting in bed in a cold U.K. with more than one tear in our eyes listening to this most wonderful song which takes us back to a time long gone. We will never, never forget - this powerful yet sweet voice of Steve Lonsdale and yes I did remember his name after all these years. Keep on singing Steve. We miss you South Africa.

[cecilia123422]

I am married to the singer of the staccatos you can contact me on 0844238989

[Debinikita]

OH BOY.. this brings back loads of memories as a young girl.. can't get this anymore....such a shame..

[MsKaaskoppie]

net jammer hulle sing nie meer nie

[crazypainter56]

Mitch Ryder also covered the song--Great Soul song---!!

[4424718]

Awesome song.......................tim­e less !!!

[mrblowhard2u]

This song tears my heart out every time I hear it. I've always liked this version best.

[cecilia123422]

@mrblowhard2u

Hi he sings now at Cubata restaurant in Jeanvillage Jean Ave Centurion Pta

[riajbay]

wow, brings back memories...... thanks!!!!!

[MARINAMCL1]

I am 50 years old,but the day i die this must be the song they play in church for me,this song are just as old as i am...eks afrikaans maar die song het by my deur die jare deur alles gedra,hartseer,vreugde dood,stres.dit was altyd cry to me...JUST LOVE IT...........

[bigh560]

I remember the days, I was a lighty, great song, directly from the heart

[bruceboome]

Great vocal. The year that The Staccatos won the battle of the bands, I was in The Nevadas- who only came third :-) The shame of not winning made us change our name to The Zombies. I believe The Staccatos still work in 'Joburg.

[slma617]

soo many memories

[kykdaar]

Honestly ... I prefer this version to Roy Orbison's ... or is it my Souf Effrikkiness showing through ...

[alfa8573]

duffy wasn't born yet & petty was still on breastmilk otherwise reasonably accurate

[verlangso]

Burke popularised the song, The Stones did a good job, Petty tried, Duffy - well, tried...then along came The Staccatos with the magnificent voice of Steve Lonsdale and just blew them all away! My then girlfriend (and now wife of nearly 41 years) and I frequented Ciro's in Johannesburg during the early part of 1968, what a fantastic era in South African music!

[vivlamb]

Brilliant, what a blast from the past - so many good memories of the 70's!!

[vivlamb]

A blast from the past - so many good memories!!

[lilleyandharro]

I so love the old songs you upload...used to listen to lots of it in Fiestaland years and many years ago

[MsMonkeytrix]

Iconic song! One of the best, EVER!

[Willem1981Paarl]

Wow! Gertspamers & Pietiemaus - i MISS SA sooo much man! :(

YES - we had great taste in music!

[gertspamers]

This song featured in the Afrikaans movie " Katrina" in the late sixties. It brings back good memories of the good old South Africa. I live in Chtistchurch, New Zealand now but will remain a South African forever.

[gncdio51]

this music bring me old memories, from somebody I still love today even we are far away. If somebody can send me a copy; I will be greatfully. the staccatos was one of my favorite bands back in 1969/70 my email gildiogo@yahoo.com

[rae3cross]

This is Music with a capital M. I loved it then and I love it now!

[pietiemaus]

This is an all time brilliant song,it has all one can wish for. Is on my iPod and I listen to it at least once a day and somehow always get goose bumps.

[Willem1981Paarl]

CRY TO ME! Awesome! I grew up on a typical WHEAT farm outside Malmesbury, South Africa during the 70"s! This song brings back MANY MANY golden memories! Where did the time go..? I live in HOLLYWOOD, California now.

[pietiemaus]

@Willem1981Paarl

Used to live in Randburg, now live in Houston,Texas and since I heard it in the 60th....still love it as then.Don't we have goood taste in music?

[hpcine]

Wow what a gorgeous and truly soulful interpretation.

[Michelle72329]

I am in Canada. I loved the movie Katrina ..... if anyone knows where I can find that movie please let me know.

[BarbaraJduPlessis]

@Michelle72329 I recently bought a copy through Kalahari.net in South Africa. If you cannot get one, I'd be happy to get a copy over to you, just let me know.

[stormstarr1]

How awesome is this? I am in Aussie and this was the main song in the movie Katrina... I cried my heart out... so nice to hear it again.. xxxx

[joelpeterk]

Stunning. So emotional. Makes ME cry! Does anyone else remember this version in the movie 'Sien Jou More' with a (young) very good-looking Chris du Toit who played a distraught student?

[busi2ness]

Produced during the best years of South Africa! Another fav of me and my mom.

[busi2ness]

A big favorite of mine (and my mom) and I still think this was produced during the best years of South Africa.

[blstrydom]

My goodness this is really great listening to music of the hayday's in South Africa. Want to thank all of those who make it possible for us to listen to such great artist and bring back great memories. TH@NK U.

[jewellers100]

South Africans have to salute Peter Vee. He sounded like a one man Four Tops. For those from Durbs. Do you remember Forces Favourites, Port Natal - Golden Oldies every Monday nite 6-8pm? South Africa I love You but I had to leave. I'll return don't you worry.

[jcosta1957]

I´m Portuguese. In the sixties i was living in Maputo ( ex - L.M.). / Mozambique.In 1973, when i was 14 years old, i saw the Staccatos Goup and the Peanut Butter Conspiracy in a festival there. I am looking for Cds or some vinil, because i like this kind of music for a long time, Good old times.....

[toonsster]

I think Eddie Boyle may have been on bass for this one.

[Hester214]

Can I download these songs to my computer? and, is it free!

[fcp59]

memories SA !!!! the BEST

[sukivis]

Such a beautiful song, played also in the SA movie "Katrina" ............. memories oh memories!

[Debinikita]

awesome voice....wow... sexy... brings back loads of memories.......haven't heard this song in years...so it's really great to hear it after so long... thanks again for that...

[Debinikita]

omg.. I loved this song... S.A.. sure does have an amazing talent... great music...

[jjkoekemoer]

WOW! Gorgeous tune, thanks for posting.

[chiefrunnyfart]

OOOOOhhhhhhhh.....MG. Wow, what can I say. Brings back memories - Sexy

[10810Irukandji]

A friend gave me this LP record for my 21st birthday. Back in 1969. It still is a great song.

[suejenable]

what an awesome group they were...my brother and I were at Brian's wedding...so long ago and we loved Steve Lonsdale's voice....all the very best to him, an amazing voice

[justinhall1999]

Sung by my wonderful father-in-law, Mr Steve Lonsdale - a true legend, who earlier this year sang "My Girl" for his daughter and me at our wedding. Probably my best friend - and I can say he's chuffed with all the comments so thank you!

He's also back in the studio - putting his stunning voice to good use.

[charlieshap]

@justinhall1999 Where is your father-in-law Steve??? Please send him my best regards. I still have not forgotten our young days and great times together, especially when I toured SA with the Staccatos. Unfortunately my best mate at the time was Richie Crouse, who has since passed away.

Warm regards, Charlie Shapiro: aquaexpl@mweb.co.za

[n0manland]

The poster of this song wrote this above: The Staccatos were formed in Nov 1961. Hailing from Johannesburg South Africa. Brian Le Gassick (vocals/rhythm guitar) John Leach (lead guitar) Willie van der Walt (bass) and Ian Miller (drums). I agree with you though it is the best version of the song. His voice is amazing.

[n0manland]

Beautiful

[TreblePop]

I've never heard of this group. The lead singer has an awesome voice. Thanks so much for sharing this!

[Tessietots]

Oh boy!! This reminds me so much of my late father... it certainly has me crying.. I miss him.

[mags4re]

Those were the BEST days....60's ROCK!! Have not heard this song in 30+ yrs...shivers! :-)

[stienieb1]

Hmmmm... I do have goosepimps all over my body.. Even my mind is singing together with this! What a great song it is..

[fraroz]

With this song I want too be in the arms of the man of my life!!! Ik heb jou zoveel liev Schat..ik kan niet zonder je zijn..kus kus kus.

[Stephcheto]

The best! Forever!

[ukblou]

Still brings back good old memories from my army days, when this a hit. Remember the movie Katrina?

[qwelman]

I have a collection "Best of SA Pops - 1960 - 1990. 6 cd's. Cry to me, Understanding etc.

Quintus Welman

[jewellers100]

Im in UK, How can I get me my hands on that CD. wHERE can I buy it?

[gerhardkemp1]

Very often ... too often, did I cry to this tune.

AWESOME!!!!!

[wbooyens]

Weereens, ek die musiek omdat my ouers ma was daaroor - laat enige mens diep dink?

[andrew19511]

Can somebody upload a song by Peanut Butter Conspiracy from South Africa. The song is Understanding is the best thing in the world

[KelandraDrake]

Will upload it for you as soon as I get a few minutes.

[andrew19511]

I will be so appreciative of that pal. I've been looking for this song so long. I cannot even get it from Amazon.

[KelandraDrake]

Just loaded it for you :-), hope you enjoy it.

[senators4ever1]

Is there any way to get a copy of this C.D.?Obviously I would pay to get this. Thanks.

Brian Bell

[jewellers100]

Me too, looking for that tune for ages

[suejenable]

@andrew19511 Brian had a stunning voice..my ex husband was a member of the band...awesome guys..lol....

[Lon200007]

BEAUTIFUL!!! Was looking for this song for AGES!!!

[mantaman8]

Great South African music !!! Have you got The Dream Merchants [ Time and the River ] I have it on CD , but don,t know to do a Video of it .

[viatupu]

I get goosebumps when I hear this song - brings back memories. I was just 16.

[Tessietots]

Aw my daddy. How I miss you. I cant listen to this song without feeling you close. Love you forever. xxx

[loo2001]

This is great. Thanks for posting. There was another song out around this time. "how do u do ah ha . I thought we ought to na-na-na .. " Can't remember the artist. I'm hunting high and low for it.

[KelandraDrake]

The song you are looking for is "How do you do" by the Rising Sons, I do have the song on disc, will post it as soon as I get a few moments.

[KelandraDrake]

There you go, How do you do is now uploaded, hope you enjoy it :-)

[mupsarsa]

One of the best lovesongs ever. Dancing close to this song bring back good memories.

[artcubis]

If I remember correctly, the South African movie "Die Kandidaat" had this song...

[KelandraDrake]

Cry to Me, recorded for the movie Katrina, was released in 1968 prior to the movie's release to catch the Christmas market.

[artcubis]

This is awsome. Brings back memories of my teen years 1970-1972?? The most perfect rendition of this song. Thanks for posting.

[tyazen24]

The very best version of all times....

Memories flooding back as a sweet 16.

Love it! thank you!

[g4africa]

went to a matric dance at Johannesburg Girls High and these guys were playing there.... good old times. Ended up playing in a band myself and played -cry to me many many times.

[alisonzero]

Love it! Best version of this song I've heard. Was a hit in Rhodesia in '68 and '71.

Bought the picture sleeve single and still have it. Memories. Thanx for posting xx

[maheshino]

thanks a lot for a great song by a great SA band. Pity it never got overseas airplay. This song will always take me back to my life in Dbn[Chats]. Wow great memories!!!Those were the days.

[Eiselenmusic]

It's fantastic to find this wonderful song on YouTube. It brought back many memories from 1971 - 1973 when many Baby Boomers had their first loves!

[xonopa]

Yah - good old days - when were still too damn descent to just boom our babies, and love was a heartbeat and a sigh rather than vat vas en laat waai!

[xonopa]

Who can remember the name of the club where these guys played in the late 60's? In Johannesburg, near the 20th Century cinema and Carlton Hotel

Those sure were the days.

[KelandraDrake]

Can't help you with the club, but I agree, those where the days. Like the say "you can go back to the place, but you can never go back to the time"

[africangrub]

His Majesty,s Cellars or the Cellars. Was in the basement of His Majesty,s Building in Commissioner Street.

[xonopa]

That's it - The Cellars - I spent many good times there. Thanks for the memory - mine left me a while ago!

[suejenable]

@africangrub ...thats where I met my husband freddie..he was playing with the rising sons then the Peanut Butter Conspiracy...OMG...long long time ago but awesome memories...

[justnjoett]

Ciro"s........ Damn those were such awesome times...

[Lynne4897]

A very moving rendition of a great song

[BoerInc]

Aaah,so many good memories.Thx so much for posting this most beautiful song.

[ketunmathen]

hello nice movie

[Magicmistress24]

I love this song hehe