B-side "Christmas With You" Genre Pop Label Sire Records | Released 1988 Length 3:28 Writer(s) Tommy Page | |
"A Shoulder to Cry On" is a ballad performed by American singer-songwriter Tommy Page. Released in 1988, the song became one of Page's early hits, peaking at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100. Lyrically, the song is about a man who will be "a shoulder to cry on" for his friend (possibly his lover).
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Background and writing
"A Shoulder to Cry On" was written by Page solely. The song is one of Page's early songs. Years before the song was released, one of Page's friend was very sick. To show her that his thoughts were with her, he composed this ballad. Page confesses that whenever he writes a love song, it is about someone who doesn't exist. However, he explained that the song was not about his imagination, but about his friend who was very sick at that time.
Track listing
- "A Shoulder to Cry On" 3:28
- "Christmas Without You" 4:06
References
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