Cry of the Lonely
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"Cry of the Lonely" is a song by J.M. Silk, released as the final single taken from the album Hold on to Your Dream issued on RCA Records
, in 1987.
The composition was written by Keith Nunnally and Steve "Silk" Hurley, and it reached at number fifty on the US Dance chart.
RCA Records
RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
, in 1987.
The composition was written by Keith Nunnally and Steve "Silk" Hurley, and it reached at number fifty on the US Dance chart.
Credits and personnel
- Keith Nunnally - lead vocalSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, writerSongwriterA songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer... - Steve Hurley - writerSongwriterA songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, mixRemixA remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song .... - Larry Sturm - producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, engineerEngineerAn engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,... - Phil Balsano - producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
- Freddy BastoneFreddy BastoneFreddy Bastone is a DJ and producer from The Bronx, New YorkMost known for performing at Danceteria in Britland, alongside his partner Mark Kamins. He was known for his mix of Dance, Electronica, Punk, and other genres in his set. He quickly became a famed DJ and began mixing and producing for...
- mixRemixA remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song .... - Chep Nanez - editEditingEditing is the process of selecting and preparing written, visual, audible, and film media used to convey information through the processes of correction, condensation, organization, and other modifications performed with an intention of producing a correct, consistent, accurate, and complete...
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Official versions
- "Cry of The Lonely (Radio Edit) - 4:10
- "Cry of The Lonely (LP Version)" - 4:44
- "Cry of The Lonely (Club-House Mix)" - 7:45
- "Cry of The Lonely (Dub-House Mix)" - 7:20
- "Cry of The Lonely (House-Of-Trix Mix) - 9:52
Peak positions
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 50 |
External links
- [ Steve "Silk" Hurley] on AllMusic
- [ J.M. Silk] on AllMusic