When Mudcrutch originally headed to Hollywood in search of their first record deal, the band consisted of Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Danny Roberts, Benmont Tench and Randall Marsh. They signed with "Shelter Records" and released one single in 1975. "Depot Street" was the A-side with "Wild Eyes" being the B-side. The last incarnation of Mudcrutch consisted of future Heartbreakers Benmont Tench, Mike Campbell and Tom Petty. Tom Petty's first band, The Sundowners were renamed The Epics. Around 1970, The Epics changed their name to Mudcrutch.
In August 2007, Tom Petty invited original members of Mudcrutch Randall Marsh and Tom Leadon to reunite with Heartbreakers Benmont Tench and Mike Campbell to reform Mudcrutch. They recorded an album, Mudcrutch, which was released on April 29, 2008, by Reprise Records, and contains 14 old and new tracks. "We would play and then we would just talk about the old days," says Tom Leadon, who left the band in 1972. The band toured briefly in California to promote the album throughout April and the beginning of May 2008.
Cry To Me
Mudcrutch Lyrics
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And nobody calls you on the phone
Don't you feel like cryin'
Don't you feel like cryin'
Come on baby, cry to me
When you're all alone in your lonely room
Don't you feel like cryin'
Don't you feel like cryin'
Come on baby, cry to me
Nothing can be sadder than a glass of wine alone
Loneliness--loneliness just a a waste of your time
But your won't ever have to walk alone
Say honey, just breakdown--breakdown and cry
When your're waiting in your lonely room
And there's nothin' but the smell of her perfume
Don't you feel like cryin'
Don't you feel like cryin'
Come on baby, cry to me
Come on baby, cry to me
Come on baby, cry, cry, cry, cry
The lyrics of Mudcrutch’s song Cry To Me express how it feels to be abandoned by someone you love dearly. The first two lines of the song paint an image of loneliness; nobody calls, and the person is left all alone. The repetition of the line "Don't you feel like crying" emphasizes that crying is an appropriate response. The song encourages the person to cry out and express their emotion rather than bottling it up. The second verse further describes the room filled with the beloved's scent, making it impossible to ignore their absence. The chorus of the song is then repeated, followed by the words "nothing can be sadder than a glass of wine alone" emphasizing the loneliness and emptiness of being by oneself. The last verses up the ante by explicitly calling out to the person in the lonely room to cry out and breakdown.
Overall, Cry To Me is a song that conveys the deep pain of being left alone and wishing to be comforted. It encourages the person to allow themselves to grieve and express their sadness instead of bottling it up.
Line by Line Meaning
When your baby leaves you all alone
When you are abandoned by someone you love
And nobody calls you on the phone
When no one tries to check on you
Don't you feel like cryin'
Don't you feel the urge to cry
Don't you feel like cryin'
Don't you feel the urge to cry
Come on baby, cry to me
Come to me and cry your heart out
When you're all alone in your lonely room
When you are secluded in your empty space
And there is nothing, but the smell of her perfume
When all you can sense is the lingering fragrance of the person you miss
Don't you feel like cryin'
Don't you feel the urge to cry
Don't you feel like cryin'
Don't you feel the urge to cry
Come on baby, cry to me
Come to me and cry your heart out
Nothing can be sadder than a glass of wine alone
There is nothing more tragic than drinking alone
Loneliness--loneliness just a a waste of your time
Loneliness is an unproductive and futile use of your precious moments
But your won't ever have to walk alone
You will never have to go through life alone
Say honey, just breakdown--breakdown and cry
Express your feelings of sadness and let your emotions flow
When you're waiting in your lonely room
When you are expectant and waiting for someone who will not return
And there's nothin' but the smell of her perfume
When all you have is the scent of the one who left
Don't you feel like cryin'
Don't you feel the urge to cry
Don't you feel like cryin'
Don't you feel the urge to cry
Come on baby, cry to me
Come to me and cry your heart out
Come on baby, cry to me
Come to me and cry your heart out
Come on baby, cry, cry, cry, cry
Come to me and keep crying until you feel better
Contributed by Kayla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@oceanview5545
Tom put so much emotion into each song 🎵, God I love the soundof his voice. Beautiful song performed by an even more beautiful soul. RIP Tom you are missed & beloved.❤
@sandyhalloran3235
This tears at my heart. So much soul. Best performer ever. And then there is his writing. An American Treasure no doubt! 💘🎩🎤🎸🎹💘💜💜💜
@adriangonzales2859
This song deserves a billion
@michaelmorales3384
You were the one Mr John Hall that I listened to everywhere . I carried the No Nukes Album with me . I cherished all of your honor and integrity , I’m a follower of Jesus Christ and believe in what you stand for even to this day . What is an abomination ? A BOMB !
@user-ef9of9gu6l
GREAT version of a great song. Rivals The Rolling Stones cover of this classic. Damn I sure Tom
@plwill40cal20
I'm going to learn the blues version of this clasic. Thanks you Tom ROCK ON!!!
@marieholt690
He had a really sweet soul. His Heart carried as much pain as mine did. Romantic and loving soul that cared so much for others. Miss you so much Tommy
R I P
@315Bodhi17
Yes, I love the pics the voice the quintessential entertainer and songwriter. The whole package of Tom Petty. He will be missed. Thank you Tom and The Heartbreakers.
@lightsonnobodyshome
Close your eyes and take an amazing trip without going anywhere! WOW! Cry to me is 50 years old and timeless.
@tonyaosborne6881
Wow, hadn't heard this before - Man what a beautiful song - Tom had no shortage of soul..that's for sure. Thanks for posting.