There are at least four different artists who recorded under this name:
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1. Sylvia Jane Hutton Kirby (born December 9, 1956), also known mononymously as Sylvia, is an American country music and country pop singer and songwriter. Her biggest hit (a crossover chart topper), was her single "Nobody" in 1982. It reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 5 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, number 9 on the Cashbox Top 100, and number 1 on the Billboard Country Singles chart. The song earned her a gold record certification and a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. Her other country chart hits include "Drifter" (number one in 1981), "Fallin' in Love", "Tumbleweed" and "Snapshot". She was named Female Vocalist of the Year by the Academy of Country Music for 1982. She is also credited with making the first "concept" music video clip to air on Country Music Television (CMT), with "The Matador".

When her contract with RCA ended, Sylvia took a break from touring and recording to focus on developing as a songwriter. In 1988 and 1989, she guest-hosted TNN's Crook and Chase show and her own Holiday Gourmet cooking special. Sylvia's first independent album, The Real Story, was released in 1996 on her own label, Red Pony Records. In a May 1998 People magazine review, Ralph Novak wrote, "Sylvia always sang with more intensity and resonance than most country singers... and she can still sing a story song better than almost anyone around."

In 2002, she followed with Where in the World, a set that marked the culmination of an 11-year musical collaboration with John Mock. Songwriter Craig Bickhardt contributed the song "Crazy Nightingale". Bickhardt had previously performed with Sylvia from 1984, and wrote the title cut to One Step Closer. Also in 2002, Sylvia released, A Cradle in Bethlehem, her first Christmas album. In 2016, the album, It's All in the Family, was released on Red Pony Records. In 2018, Sylvia released Second Bloom: The Hits Re-Imagined, an album of some of her hits she re-recorded with a more acoustic yet fully produced approach and, in 2022, Sylvia's new album, Nature Child: A Dreamer's Journey, was released on February 22.

2. Sylvia Robinson Vanderpool (May 29, 1935 – September 29, 2011), known mononymously as Sylvia, was an American singer, record producer, and record label executive. Robinson achieved success as a performer on two R&B chart toppers: as half of Mickey & Sylvia with the 1957 single "Love Is Strange", and her solo record "Pillow Talk" (1973). She later became known for her work as founder and CEO of the hip hop label Sugar Hill Records.

Robinson is credited as the driving force behind two landmark singles in the hip hop genre: "Rapper's Delight" (1979) by the Sugarhill Gang, and "The Message" (1982) by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, both of which she produced. At the 11th Annual Rhythm and Blues Awards Gala in 2000, she received a Pioneer Award for her career in singing and for founding Sugarhill Records. Several publications have dubbed her the "Mother of Hip Hop". In 2022, she was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the Ahmet Ertegun Award category for being a major influence on the creative development of hip-hop's early successes, and is the first woman to receive the award unaccompanied by another person.

3. Sylvia Vrethammar is a popular vocalist from Sweden who made a big success with an English version of "Y Viva España".

4. Sylvia is also a black/thrash metal band from somewhere around Portland, Oregon, United States. Their current line up is Candy, Andrew, Sean and Reuben. They released a demo entitled 'Lizard Birdman', which is available on their Bandcamp website.

5. Sylvia was a progressive experimental band from Southern California. The band consisted of lead singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer Riz Story, drummer Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), guitarist Sean Murphy and Jon "Juano" Davison (Yes), and dissolved when Hawkins joined Alanis Morissette's band. This led to Story's formation of Anyone in 1995.

6. Sylvia is also the name of a northern soul singer ('It's A Good Life', 1968), possibly the same singer as the one listed as #1 (?).

Cry Baby Cry
Sylvia Lyrics

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Cry, baby, no, I don't mind
You can be a baby, that's alright
Go on and cry, baby, cry

We both know how love could be
Anything but easy
There's bound to be some tears

Through all those ups and downs
Falling in love and out
Baby, if you are hurting now, I'm here

And you can cry, baby
Go on and cry
You can use my shoulder anytime
You wanna cry, baby, cry

Cry, baby, no, I don't mind
You can be a baby, that's alright
Go on and cry, baby, cry

We all get down and sometimes we feel alone
Needing someone to hold
And it's more than we can take it

If that's how you feel now
It's alright to let it out
'Cause I'm right here to wipe your tears away

So go on and cry, baby
Go on and cry
You can use my shoulder anytime
You wanna cry, baby, cry

Cry, baby, no, I don't mind
You can be a baby, that's alright
Go on and cry, baby, cry

Cry, baby, go on cry

You can use my shoulder anytime
You wanna cry, baby, cry

Overall Meaning

In "Cry Baby Cry," Sylvia offers comfort to someone she loves who is going through a tough time. She shows her empathetic side and tells her loved one that it's okay to cry and be vulnerable, and that she'll always be there for them to offer a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on.

She begins by encouraging her loved one to express their feelings and assures them that they won't be judged for doing so. Sylvia understands that love can be challenging and sometimes difficult to navigate, so she urges her loved one to let out their emotions and not keep them bottled up inside.

Throughout the song, she emphasizes the importance of having someone to lean on during tough times, and expresses her willingness to provide that support. Sylvia's message in "Cry Baby Cry" is one of compassion and understanding, and is a reminder to those who are hurting that they are not alone.

Line by Line Meaning

Cry, baby, no, I don't mind
I don't mind that you're crying

You can be a baby, that's alright
It's okay for you to act like a baby in this situation

Go on and cry, baby, cry
Feel free to cry all you want

We both know how love could be
We understand that love is not always easy

Anything but easy
It can be very difficult

There's bound to be some tears
Tears are inevitable in a relationship

Through all those ups and downs
In all the highs and lows

Falling in love and out
As we fall in and out of love

Baby, if you are hurting now, I'm here
If you're in pain right now, I'm here to support you

And you can cry, baby
You have my permission to cry

You can use my shoulder anytime
You can lean on me for support anytime

You wanna cry, baby, cry
Don't hold back if you feel the need to cry

We all get down and sometimes we feel alone
We all go through difficult times and feel isolated

Needing someone to hold
We need someone to comfort us

And it's more than we can take it
It can be overwhelming

If that's how you feel now
If that's what you're feeling at the moment

It's alright to let it out
It's okay to express your emotions

'Cause I'm right here to wipe your tears away
I'm here to comfort you and help you feel better

Cry, baby, go on cry
Feel free to cry

You can use my shoulder anytime
You can rely on me for emotional support

You wanna cry, baby, cry
Don't be afraid to express your emotions

Cry, baby, no, I don't mind
I don't mind you crying

You can be a baby, that's alright
It's okay for you to feel vulnerable and need comfort

Go on and cry, baby, cry
Feel free to express your emotions through tears

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DENNIS W. MORGAN, RHONDA KYE FLEMING

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L10Pushh

12y↑13

desde españa recuerdo los sabados que pasabamos en elsielan los mejores tiempo exelente musica

Lago en el cielo

11y↑5

hola me encanta esta cancion gracias por subirla :D pero donde la puedo encontrar subtitulada en castellano? gracias aguante los clasico de rock ♥

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10y↑3

I believe this was from her debut album. I remember how much I was into this song back in those days. Sylvia was as cute as these songs. Thanks for the great post!

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9y↑1

Thanks for the reply, Lilian! I live in Tokyo, Japan. Japanese music fans rarely dig country music, but I'm one of the exceptions. I've heard that Sylvia is still active as Sylvia Hutton. Merry Christmas to you, too!!