Cry (Michael Jackson song)
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| Single by Michael Jackson from the album Invincible |
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| Released | 2001 | ||||
| Format | CD single | ||||
| Recorded | 1999 - 2001 | ||||
| Genre | Pop/R&B | ||||
| Length | 5:00 | ||||
| Label | Epic Records | ||||
| Writer(s) | R. Kelly | ||||
| Producer | R. Kelly | ||||
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"Cry" is a song from Michael Jackson's 2001 album, Invincible, written by R&B songwriter R. Kelly, who performs the backup vocals. The song was the second single from Invincible, but was released only in Europe, Australia and Canada. It peaked at #25 on the UK Singles Chart[citation needed]. The music video shows people all over the world holding hands, symbolizing unity. This represents the line "if we all cry at the same time tonight".
An anthemic, uplifting song, "Cry" featured a full choir, like other Jackson songs such as "Earth Song", "Man in the Mirror" and "Heal the World"[citation needed]. Like these songs, there is a climactic key change in the final section of the song, lifting the main key up a half-step to increase intensity[citation needed].
Though originally set for a U.S. release, and played on New York radio stations, in wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, "Cry" was replaced by "Butterflies" when the latter was released as a promo single[citation needed].
[edit] Track listing
- "Cry" (R. Kelly) – 5:01
- "Shout" (M. Jackson/T. Riley/C. Forbes/S. Hoskins/C. Lampson/R. Hamilton) – 4:17
- "Streetwalker" (Jackson) – 5:49
[edit] Credits
- Lead vocals by Michael Jackson.
- Choir arrangement by R. Kelly.
- Percussion by Paulinho Da Costa.
- Keyboard programming by Michael Jackson and Brad Buxer.
- Guitars by Michael Landau.
- Recorded by Mike Ging, Brad Gilderman and Humberto Gatica.
- Mixed by Michael Jackson and Mick Guzauski.
