If You Leave Me Tonight I'll Cry
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"If You Leave Me Tonight I'll Cry" is a song made famous by country music
singer Jerry Wallace
. Originally released in 1972, the song became the only number-one song during Wallace's recording career.
The song was prominently featured in a 1972 episode of Night Gallery
: "The Tune in Dan's Cafe." []
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer Jerry Wallace
Jerry Wallace
Jerry Wallace was an American country and pop singer. Between 1958 and 1964, Wallace charted nine hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including the #8 "Primrose Lane." He made his debut on the country music charts in 1965, entering it thirty-five times between then and 1980. In that timespan, Wallace...
. Originally released in 1972, the song became the only number-one song during Wallace's recording career.
The song was prominently featured in a 1972 episode of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
Night Gallery is an American anthology series that aired on NBC from 1970 to 1973, featuring stories of horror and the macabre. Rod Serling, who had gained fame from an earlier series, The Twilight Zone, served both as the on-air host of Night Gallery and as a major contributor of scripts, although...
: "The Tune in Dan's Cafe." []
Chart performance
| Chart (1972) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 38 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 3 |
| Canadian RPM Top Singles | 38 |