"Cry Myself to Sleep" | ||||
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Single by The Judds | ||||
from the album Rockin' with the Rhythm | ||||
B-side | "Dream Chaser" | |||
Released | September 1986 | |||
Studio | Creative Workshop (Berry Hill, Tennessee) | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:44 | |||
Label | RCA/Curb | |||
Songwriter(s) | Paul Kennerley | |||
Producer(s) | Brent Maher | |||
The Judds singles chronology | ||||
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"Cry Myself to Sleep" is a song written by Paul Kennerley, and recorded by American country music duo The Judds. It was released in September 1986 as the fourth single from the album Rockin' with the Rhythm . The song was their eighth number one country hit. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of sixteen weeks on the country chart. [1]
The song was also recorded by Steve Earle and released in 1984 as the B-side to the "What'll You Do About Me" single. It also appears on his Early Tracks album.
Chart (1986–1987) | Peak position |
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US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard ) [2] | 1 |
Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 2 |
Chart (1987) | Position |
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US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) [3] | 6 |
"Honey, I'm Home" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country music artist Shania Twain. It was released on August 10, 1998 as the sixth single from her third studio album Come On Over (1997). The song was written by Twain and her then-husband Robert John "Mutt" Lange, who also produced it. The song speaks of Twain coming home from a hard day and wanting her partner to do things to calm her down.
"Love Can Build a Bridge" is a song written by Naomi Judd, Paul Overstreet, and John Barlow Jarvis, and recorded by American country music duo the Judds. It was released in 1990 as the second single and title track from their album of the same name. It was a top-five country hit in mid-1991. The song has inspired several cover versions, including one by Cher, Chrissie Hynde, Neneh Cherry, and Eric Clapton that topped the UK Singles Chart in 1995.
"I Saw the Light" is a song written by Andrew Gold and Lisa Angelle, and recorded by American country music artist Wynonna Judd. It was released in May 1992 as the second single from Wynonna's self-titled debut album, and was also the album's second Number One hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. It was also ranked by Billboard as the Number One country hit for 1992.
Why Not Me is the debut studio album by American country music duo the Judds. It was released on October 15, 1984, by RCA Records and was produced by Brent Maher. Why Not Me was recorded in a traditional acoustic format using only a handful of musicians. It contained a collection of ten tracks, including their previously released single, "Mama He's Crazy." It also included three singles that would become number one hits: the title track, "Girls' Night Out" and "Love Is Alive."
American country music duo The Judds released six studio albums, three live albums, 18 compilation albums, five video albums, two extended plays, one box set, five music videos, 29 singles and 1 album appearance. The duo consisted of mother, Naomi Judd, and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. The pair signed a recording contract with RCA Records and Curb Records in 1983. Later that year, their debut single was released called "Had a Dream ". Their next release, "Mama He's Crazy", became their first number one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song's success led to the release of their debut EP in 1984. It peaked at number eight on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. In October 1984, their debut studio album was released entitled Why Not Me. It peaked at number one on the country albums chart and number 71 on the Billboard 200. Why Not Me would sell over two million copies. It also spawned three number one country hits: the title track, "Girls' Night Out" and "Love Is Alive".
The discography of American country music artist Wynonna contains nine studio albums, four compilation albums, two video albums, one live album, one extended play (EP), 43 singles, 11 music videos and one other-charting song. She achieved success as one half of the mother-daughter duo, The Judds. In 1991, the duo split and Wynonna signed a solo recording contract with MCA Records that year. In March 1992, her debut studio album entitled Wynonna reached number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number four on the Billboard 200. The album spawned three number one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart: "She Is His Only Need," "I Saw the Light" and "No One Else on Earth." The album also sold over five million copies. In 1993, it was followed by Tell Me Why, which certified platinum in the United States. It also topped the country albums chart and reached number five on the Billboard 200 It spawned five more top ten country hits, including the title track and "Rock Bottom."
Wynonna & Naomi is the first extended play by American country duo The Judds. It was released in February 1984 by RCA Records and was produced by Brent Maher. It was the duo's first album release in their career and would be followed later in the year by their first full-length album, Why Not Me. The album was part of a "mini-album" marketing strategy designed by RCA to promote up-and-coming acts on their roster.
"No One Else on Earth" is a song by American country music artist Wynonna Judd, released as the third single from her eponymous solo debut album on August 25, 1992. The track was written by Jill Colucci, Stewart Harris, and Sam Lorber and was produced by Tony Brown. It featured lead guitar from session guitarist Steuart Smith.
"Swingin'" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer John Anderson. It was released in January 1983 as the second single from his album Wild & Blue. The song was the second of five number one singles in Anderson's career, spending one week at the top of the Hot Country Songs charts. It also received a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America, and received a Single of the Year award from the Country Music Association. Anderson re-recorded the song for his 1994 album Country 'til I Die on BNA Records. This re-recording served as the b-side to the album's title track, which was also the first single from it. In addition to LeAnn Rimes, Chris Young performed an acoustic cover of "Swingin'" for his 2010 EP Voices.
"Mama He's Crazy" is a song written by Kenny O'Dell, and originally recorded by American country music duo The Judds. It was released in April 1984 as the second single from their debut January 1984 EP Wynonna & Naomi. The song was re-released on their full-length 1984 debut album Why Not Me. The song was their second hit and the first of 14 number one singles. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of 14 weeks on the country chart. It was only the second country number one sung by a female duo; previously only The Davis Sisters featuring Skeeter Davis had made it to number one on the country chart in 1953 with their song "I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know".
"Love Is Alive" is a song written by Kent Robbins and recorded by American country music duo The Judds. It was released in May 1985 as the third single from the album Why Not Me. The song was The Judds' fourth number-one country hit. The single spent one week at number one and spent a total of 14 weeks on the chart.
"Why Not Me" is a song written by Harlan Howard, Sonny Throckmorton and Brent Maher, and recorded by American country music duo The Judds. It was released in September 1984 as the first single and title track from the album of the same name. The song was their second number one on the country chart. The song spent a total of fifteen weeks at the top of the country singles chart, peaking at number one for two weeks.
"Girls Night Out" is a song written by Brent Maher and Jeffrey Bullock, and recorded by American country music duo The Judds. It was released in January 1985 as the second single from the album Why Not Me. The song was their third number one hit on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart.
"Rockin' with the Rhythm of the Rain" is a song written by Brent Maher and Don Schlitz, and recorded by American country music duo The Judds. It was released in May 1986 as the third single from the album Rockin' with the Rhythm. The song was their seventh number one country single. The single went to number one for one week and spent twelve weeks on the country chart.
"I Know Where I'm Going" is a song written by Craig Bickhardt, Don Schlitz and Brent Maher, and recorded by American country music duo The Judds. It was released in April 1987 as the second single from the album Heartland. The song was their ninth number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the country chart.
"Turn it Loose" is a song written by Craig Bickhardt, Don Schlitz and Brent Maher, and recorded by American country music duo The Judds. It was released in January 1988 as the fourth single from the album Heartland. The song was their eleventh number one country single. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of twelve weeks on the country chart.
"Change of Heart" is a song written by Naomi Judd, and recorded by American country music duo The Judds on their debut January 1984 extended play, Wynonna & Naomi. It was re-released in October 1988 as the second single from their Greatest Hits compilation album. The song was their twelfth number one country single. The single went to number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles for one week and spent a total of fifteen weeks on the country chart.
"Let Me Tell You About Love" is a song written by Carl Perkins, Paul Kennerley and Brent Maher, and recorded by American country music duo The Judds. It was released in June 1989 as the second single from the album River of Time. The song was The Judds' fourteenth and final number one on the country chart. The RCA/Curb single, 8947-7-R, b/w "Water of Love", went to number one for one week and spent a total of fifteen weeks on the country chart. The record also reached number one on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
"T-Shirt" is a song recorded by American country music singer Thomas Rhett. It was released on February 16, 2016 via Valory Music Group as the third single from his second studio album, Tangled Up (2015). The song was written by Ashley Gorley, Luke Laird, and Shane McAnally.
Number One Hits is a compilation album by American country music duo The Judds. It was released on October 25, 1994, on the Curb and RCA Nashville labels. The album contained music produced by Brent Maher and Don Potter. Number One Hits was the eleventh compilation released in The Judds's discography. It contained 12 of their number one hits on the country charts during the 1980s. The album itself also reached major chart positions and sales certifications.