Cryin' My Heart Out for You explained

Cryin' My Heart Out for You
Cover:Cryin' My Heart Out for You.png
Type:Single
Artist:Diana Ross
Album:To Love Again
B-Side:To Love Again
Genre:Pop
Length:3:36
Label:Motown
Producer:Michael Masser
Prev Title:One More Chance
Prev Year:1981
Next Title:Endless Love
Next Year:1981

"Cryin' My Heart Out for You" is a song recorded by American singer Diana Ross. It was written by Allee Willis and Michael Masser. The song was released by Motown as a single in support of the compilation To Love Again when it became known that Ross had signed a contract with RCA, and just a month before the release of "Endless Love". The song was not a great success, reaching only number 58 in the UK chart. It's flip side "To Love Again", made it to #103 on Cash Box.[1]

Critical reception

A reviewer for Billboard magazine wrote: "Ross follows 'It's My Turn' and 'One More Chance' with yet another sleek Michael Masser composition. Ross' velvety vocal glides over the lush arrangement in what should be a big pop, adult contemporary and black radio hit."[2]

Track listing

7" single[3]
  • A. "Cryin' My Heart Out for You" – 3:36
  • B. "To Love Again" (Gerry Goffin, Michael Masser) – 4:06

    Notes and References

    1. Book: Whitburn, Joel. Cash Box Looking Ahead:1959-1993. Joel Whitburn. 2014. Record Research.
    2. Top Single Picks: Diana Ross — Cryin' My Heart Out for You. Billboard. New York. Billboard Publications Inc.. May 23, 1981. 93. 20. 71. 0006-2510.
    3. Cryin' My Heart Out for You. Diana Ross. 1981. 'iner notes. Motown. M 1513 F. US.