Jordan was one of the first black recording artists whose popularity crossed over into the mainstream white audience and who scored hits on both the "race" charts and the mainstream white pop charts. He is now acknowledged as one of the most successful African-American musicians of the 20th century, ranking fifth in the list of the all-time most successful black recording artists.
Jordan scored at least four million-selling hits during his career, regularly topping the "race" charts, as well as scoring simultaneous Top Ten hits on the white pop charts on several occasions. Many of the songs he wrote or co-wrote have become 20th century popular music classics.
With his dynamic Tympany Five bands (which also pioneered the use of electric guitar and electric organ) Jordan largely mapped out the main parameters of the classic R&B, urban blues and early rock'n'roll genres with a series of hugely influential 78 rpm discs for the Decca label that presaged virtually all of the dominant black music styles of the 1950s and 1960s and which exerted a huge influence on many leading performers in these genres.
Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying
Louis Jordan Lyrics
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Cryin' at my front door
You done daddy dirty
He sure don't want you no more
Don't let the sun catch you lyin'
Lyin' at my front door
Daddy's done turned salty
You can cry, cry, cry
Yes baby, you can wail
Beat your head on the pavement
Till the man comes and throws you in jail
Don't let the sun catch you cryin'
Cryin' at my front door
You done your daddy dirty
I tell you, he just don't want you no more
Don't let the sun catch you lyin'
Lyin' at my front door
Daddy's done turned salty
Baby, you made him so sore
Whoa, you know you done me dirty now
And I just don't want you no more
In Louis Jordan's song "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin'," the lyrics are warning a woman not to cry at the singer's front door because her father is angry with her and he does not want her anymore. The song portrays the singer's anger and frustration with the woman who has done him dirty. The first verse reveals that the woman has done something to hurt her father causing him to reject her, and as a result, the singer also does not want anything to do with her. The second verse suggests that the woman has lied to both her father and the singer.
The chorus reinforces the idea that crying will not change anything and encourages the woman to get up and do something about her situation instead of wallowing in her tears. The singer warns the woman that she might even get herself thrown in jail if she continues to cry and make a scene in public. The final verse confirms that the woman has betrayed the singer, and he is done with her.
Jordan's song could be seen as a commentary on the cultural and social mores of the time, where a woman's fate was often controlled by her male family members. It also reflects a certain amount of machismo and the idea that crying is a sign of weakness, which is unbecoming of a woman. Jordan's lyrics are relatable and evoke a sense of frustration with a lover who has mistreated the singer, causing him to lose all trust and affection for her.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let the sun catch you cryin'
Don't let anyone see you upset or crying.
Cryin' at my front door
Don't come to me with your problems or crying.
You done daddy dirty
You have betrayed or wronged your father.
He sure don't want you no more
Your father doesn't want to have anything to do with you anymore.
Don't let the sun catch you lyin'
Don't try to deceive or lie to me.
Lyin' at my front door
Don't lie to me or try to manipulate me.
Daddy's done turned salty
Your father is angry and bitter towards you.
And baby, you made him so sore
You are the reason for your father's anger and pain.
You can cry, cry, cry
You can express your emotions and cry as much as you want.
Yes baby, you can wail
You can cry and scream loudly if it helps you.
Beat your head on the pavement
You can hurt yourself in your desperation and frustration.
Till the man comes and throws you in jail
But if you go too far, you might end up in trouble with the law.
I tell you, he just don't want you no more
Your father doesn't want to have anything to do with you anymore, and I don't either.
Whoa, you know you done me dirty now
You have betrayed, hurt, or wronged me as well.
And I just don't want you no more
I have had enough of your lies and drama, and I want you to stay away from me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOE GREENE
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@andreaskapsomenos5470
Don't let the sun catch you cryin'
The night's the time for all your tears
Your heart may be broken tonight
But tomorrow in the morning light
Don't let the sun catch you cryin'
The night-time shadows disappear
And with them go all your tears
For the morning will bring joy
For every girl and boy
So don't let the sun catch you cryin'
We know that cryin's not a bad thing
But stop your cryin' when the birds sing
It may be hard to discover …
@debbiejohnson507
My grandfather's favorite song. R.I.P.
Willie "Birdeye" Johnson, Sr.❤
@joemusic13
As a Little guy I was in my father records and played my first record on a 78rpm It was this song------------- Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying-- But my dad Knew so he knew then I like Jazz Music -----Thank YOU ---Louis Jordan Dunmore Music of Monee IL.
@Lengo67
Louis Jordan released this in 1946. Jordan's release peaked at #3 in Billboard's chart of "Most-Played Juke Box Race Records". Ray Charles was next to release this. His recording was released in '59, and didn't do as well, but it's a very fine recording. It can be found on his 1959 album, The Genius of Ray Charles. It is found on Youtube too. Go for it! NOW! lols.
@shotgunbluesband5251
Numero UNO
@ethanhill9460
Wish Parliament had covered this song.
@jamiewesson898
people who dont know there music think gerry marsden wrote this song
@LindaSmithNYLA
Gerry Marsden wrote a very popular song of the same title in the 60s. Not the same song, but also a really great tune.
@franciscoespinoza1466
@@LindaSmithNYLA Yes, you're right. It was a british group named Gerry and The Pacemakers, in the mid-60's.
@andreaskapsomenos5470
Don't let the sun catch you cryin'
The night's the time for all your tears
Your heart may be broken tonight
But tomorrow in the morning light
Don't let the sun catch you cryin'
The night-time shadows disappear
And with them go all your tears
For the morning will bring joy
For every girl and boy
So don't let the sun catch you cryin'
We know that cryin's not a bad thing
But stop your cryin' when the birds sing
It may be hard to discover …
@dootuss83
Wrong song in this case with Louis Jordan.