Let a Boy Cry

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"Let a Boy Cry"
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Single by Gala
from the album Come into My Life
ReleasedJanuary 1997
Genre Dance
Length3:20
Label Nitelite
Songwriter(s)
  • Filippo Andrea Carmeni
  • Gala Rizzatto
  • Maurizio Molella
Producer(s)
  • Phil Jay
  • Maurizio Molella
Gala singles chronology
"Freed from Desire"
(1996)		"Let a Boy Cry"
(1997)		"Come into My Life"
(1997)
Music video
"Let a Boy Cry" on YouTube

"Let a Boy Cry" is a song written and recorded by Italian singer-songwriter Gala. It was released in January 1997 as the second single from her debut album, Come into My Life (1997). The song achieved success in Europe, receiving a platinum record in France and Belgium. It peaked at number one in Belgium, France, Israel and Italy. On the Eurochart Hot 100, "Let a Boy Cry" reached number three. The song was written and composed by Gala, and produced by Filippo Andrea Carmeni and Maurizio Molella. According to Gala, it talks about how in a society where men would not be ridiculed for their sensitivity, women could be freer. [1]

Contents

Critical reception

British magazine Music Week gave the song five out of five, adding, "Already a massive hit in Europe, Gala's second single is easily as catchy as the platinum "Freed From Desire". A broad range of mixes should guarantee strong radio airplay." [2] Chris Finan from their RM Dance Update rated it four out of five, commenting that "[it's] needless to say [that] UK demand will be as vigorous on its impending release." [3] Pop Rescue felt that the track "has a sense of dance about it. At times Gala's vocals sound a bit flat and not unlike those of Divine. However, musically this song definitely lifts the tempo and sound up somewhat, and Gala's vocals fit perfectly in the chorus." [4]

Chart performance

"Let a Boy Cry" was a major hit in several countries and successful on the charts in Europe. It peaked at number-one in Belgium, France, Italy and Spain. The single also made it to a very respectable number three on the Eurochart Hot 100, and number 11 in the United Kingdom. In the latter, it reached that position in its first week on the UK Singles Chart on 30 November 1997. [5] But on the UK Indie Chart, it was an even bigger hit, peaking at number-one. Additionally, it was a top 20 hit also in Ireland and Scotland, and a top 30 hit in Switzerland. "Let a Boy Cry" was awarded with a platinum record in France. [6]

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Let a Boy Cry" was directed by director Philippe Antonello, Luca Bigazzi and Gala. It was shot in Venice in San Mark's square during the Carnival. [7] The video is in black-and-white. [8] In a 2014 interview with DNA Magazine, Gala said about the video:

It's also funny now when I watch my video for Let A Boy Cry. At the time it was a real problem with Vatican City in Italy because there were two boys kissing in it in a really sweet way. They were actually brothers, the two guys, and I asked them to kiss each other, as I was also co-director. They look like a couple, which was my intention, and people were bothered by it. Now it's the Same Love era and no one would blink! Yes, but there are still many things to change. For me they are not gay or lesbian issues but human rights issues. [9]

Track listings

  1. "Let a Boy Cry" (Full Vocals mix) – 5:06
  2. "Let a Boy Cry" (edit mix) – 3:20
  3. "Let a Boy Cry" (the Glittering mix) – 7:16
  1. "Let a Boy Cry" (edit mix) – 3:20
  2. "Let a Boy Cry" (Full Vocals mix) – 5:06
  1. "Let a Boy Cry" (edit mix) – 3:20
  2. "Let a Boy Cry" (Full Vocals mix) – 5:06
  3. "Let a Boy Cry" (the Glittering mix) – 7:16

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Belgium (BEA) [32] Platinum50,000*
France (SNEP) [6] Platinum500,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

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