Solomon Burke Вђ“ Cry To Me Apr 2026

Beyond its initial release, "Cry to Me" has maintained a permanent place in the popular music songbook through numerous covers and high-profile film placements.

"Cry to Me," recorded by Solomon Burke on December 6, 1961, and released in early 1962, stands as a foundational pillar of American soul music. Often cited as the paradigm for Southern soul ballads, the track bridged the gap between diverse musical traditions, effectively establishing Burke as one of the first performers to be officially designated a "soul artist". Written by the prolific Bert Berns (credited as Bert Russell), the song transformed from a rejected composition into a chart-topping anthem of loneliness and desire. Solomon Burke – Cry To Me

: The song was notably covered by The Rolling Stones for their 1965 album Out of Our Heads , as well as by Betty Harris, The Pretty Things, and Tom Petty. Beyond its initial release, "Cry to Me" has