Released 1986 Label Columbia "All Cried Out"
(1986) "Head to Toe"
(1987) | Genre Pop, R&B Producer(s) Full Force | |
Writer(s) Curt Bedeau, Gerry Charles, Hugh L Clarke, Brian George, Lucien George, Paul George | ||
"All Cried Out" is a song recorded by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam that appeared on their 1985 album Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force. The song hit number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in October 1986 and also was a major hit on the R&B singles chart, peaking at number three.
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The actual artist credit on the record label of the 7-inch vinyl release was listed as Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force featuring Paul Anthony & Bow Legged Lou.
Allure version
In 1997, American contemporary R&B group Allure covered "All Cried Out" and included it on their eponymous debut studio album. The song features fellow R&B group 112 and was produced by Cory Rooney, Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey for Carey's short-lived Crave Records.
Allure's cover version became the group's biggest hit and outperformed the original on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #4 during the week of November 22, 1997. Less than three months after its release, the single was certified gold for shipments exceeding 500,000; it ultimately sold over 800,000. It charted on the Billboard Year-End charts for two years in a row, reaching #43 on the 1997 chart and #84 on the 1998 chart.
Music video
The official music video for the song was directed by Christopher Erskin.
Single track listing
- "All Cried Out" (Radio Edit)- 3:38
- "All Cried Out" (Radio Mix)- 4:44
- "All Cried Out" (Dub Mix)- 7:49
- "All Cried Out" (Main Club Pass)- 10:50