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Listen The only chart hit for both singer and composer, "Cry Me A River" is a staple of the torch song tradition. Actress/singer Julie London memorably performed the song in the film The Girl Can't Help It . It became a bestseller.
Julie London Song facts Composer Arthur Hamilton Genre Jazz/Easy Listening Album The Best of Julie London Year of Release 1957 In cover versions
Mari Wilson "Cry me a River" was a modest hit for 1980s queen of the beehive hairdo, Mari Wilson. Listen to Mari Wilson MORE COVER VERSIONS Julie London 31% Mari Wilson 10% Ray Charles 3% Dinah Washington 6% Denise Welch 2% Aerosmith 4% Shirley Bassey 44% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... Her interpretation still influences today's recordings of the song Russell Davies Listen to Russell Davies on the magic of "Cry Me A River" READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment
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