Ain't Gonna Cry Again Explained

Ain't Gonna Cry Again
Cover:Peter Cox Ain't Gonna Cry Again 1997 single cover.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Peter Cox
Album:Peter Cox
Released:14 July 1997[1]
Length:4:06
Label:Chrysalis
Producer:Peter-John Vettese
Next Title:If You Walk Away
Next Year:1997

"Ain't Gonna Cry Again" is the debut solo single by English singer-songwriter Peter Cox, released in 1997 from his self-titled debut solo album. The song was written by Cox and Peter-John Vettese, and produced by Vettese. "Ain't Gonna Cry Again" reached number 37 on the UK Singles Chart and remained in the top 100 for two weeks.[2]

Background

In a 2015 interview with Verily Victoria Vocalises, Cox chose "Ain't Gonna Cry Again" as his "favourite song lyrically" out of all the songs he has written or co-written. He noted it was "very satisfying" that people, particularly women, "seem to identify with the theme of the song". Cox added of the song's success as a single, "It was played a lot on the radio and I got some decent support but it didn't transfer into sales."[3]

Critical reception

Upon its release as a single, Andrew Hirst of the Huddersfield Daily Examiner wrote, "The former Go West frontman uses his wonderful soul voice to great effect with a dynamic slice of dramatic soul pop. It's as though he's never been away."[4]

Track listing

CD single (UK and Europe)[5]

  1. "Ain't Gonna Cry Again" – 4:06
  2. "In a Better World" – 4:44
  3. "Move On Up" – 3:44

CD promotional single (UK)[6]

  1. "Ain't Gonna Cry Again" – 4:06

Cassette single (UK)[7]

  1. "Ain't Gonna Cry Again" – 4:06
  2. "In a Better World" – 4:44
  3. "Move On Up" – 3:44

Personnel

Production

Other

Notes and References

  1. News: Moss . Adam . Sounds: Peter rises out of the West . . 20 June 1997 . 53 . . subscription . 19 August 2023.
  2. Web site: PETER COX; full Official Chart History . . 15 April 2022.
  3. Web site: Welton . Victoria . An interview with Peter Cox from Go West . vevivos.com . 26 June 2015 . 15 April 2022.
  4. News: Hirst . Andrew . Off the Record: Singles . . 30 July 1997 . 12 . . subscription . 19 August 2023.
  5. Ain't Gonna Cry Again . . 1997 . UK and European CD single liner notes . . CDCHS 5056, 7243 8 84365 2 6.
  6. Ain't Gonna Cry Again . . 1997 . UK CD promotional single liner notes . . CDCHSDJ5056.
  7. Ain't Gonna Cry Again . . 1997 . UK cassette single liner notes . . TCCHS 5056, 7243 8 84365 4 0.
  8. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles . . 9 August 1997 . 14 . 32 . 12 . 29800226 . World Radio History . 15 April 2022.

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