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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS Cry me a river Julie London The only chart hit for both singer and composer, "Cry Me A River" is a staple of the torch song tradition. Actress/singer Julie London memorably performed the song in the film The Girl Can't Help It. It became a bestseller. Song facts Composer Arthur Hamilton Genre Jazz/Easy Listening Album The Best of Julie London Year of Release 1957 In cover versions "Cry me a River" was a modest hit for 1980s queen of the beehive hairdo, Mari Wilson. Listen to Mari Wilson MORE COVER VERSIONS Julie London 32% Mari Wilson 10% Ray Charles 3% Dinah Washington 6% Denise Welch 2% Aerosmith 4% Shirley Bassey 43% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... Her interpretation still influences today's recordings of the song Russell Davies Listen to Russell Davies on the magic of "Cry Me A River" READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Arranging and producing a song can clarify it or change it out of all recognition... Find out more in the Songwriting Guides Test your knowledge Have a go at the "Cry Me a River" quiz! Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Serenata Sarah Vaughan DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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