All Cried Out (Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam song)


"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 became a major hit, reaching number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in October 1986. It was also a major hit on the US R&B singles chart, peaking at number three.
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.
Allure's cover version became the group's biggest hit, peaking at number 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 the week of November 22, 1997. The single was eventually 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 number 43 on the 1997 chart and number 84 on the 1998 chart.

Music video

The official music video for the song was directed by Christopher Erskin.

Single track listing

  1. "All Cried Out" - 3:38
  2. "All Cried Out" - 4:44
  3. "All Cried Out" - 7:49
  4. "All Cried Out" - 10:50

    Charts

Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam version

Year-end chart Rank
US Top Pop Singles 61

Allure version