"All Cried Out" is a song recorded by American band Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam from their 1985 album Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force. The song became a major hit, reaching number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 in October 1986. It was also a major hit on the US R&B chart, peaking at number three. The song is a ballad structured as a duet between Lisa Lisa and Full Force member Paul Anthony, a departure from the group's typical uptempo freestyle dance sound. It was the third single released from the album, following "I Wonder If I Take You Home" and "Can You Feel the Beat".

The actual artist credit on the label of the 7-inch vinyl release was "Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force featuring Paul Anthony & Bow Legged Lou".

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1986)PeakpositionUS Billboard Hot 1008US Hot Black Singles (Billboard)3

Year-end charts Chart (1986)PositionUS Top Pop Singles (Billboard)61US Top Black Singles (Billboard)14

Allure version

In 1997, American contemporary R&B group Allure included their version of "All Cried Out" on their eponymous debut studio album (1997). The song features fellow R&B group 112 and was produced by Cory Rooney, Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey.

Allure's version became the group's biggest hit, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 the week of November 22, 1997. The single was eventually certified gold for shipments exceeding 500,000; it ultimately sold over 800,000. It appeared on two consecutive Billboard year-end charts, ranking at number 43 on the 1997 chart and number 84 on the 1998 chart. Worldwide, the song entered the top 10 in the Netherlands and New Zealand.

Critical reception British magazine Music Week rated the song four out of five, stating that "this ballad shows the four girls' voices at their full potential."

Music video

The official music video for the song was directed by Christopher Erskin.

Track listing "All Cried Out" (Radio Edit)- 3:38 "All Cried Out" (Hex Hector Radio Mix)- 4:44 "All Cried Out" (Hex Hector Dub Mix)- 7:49 "All Cried Out" (Hex Hector Main Club Pass)- 10:50

Charts Weekly charts Chart (1997–1998)PeakpositionDenmark (IFPI)Danish Singles Chart. February 6, 1998.16Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)35 Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)39US Billboard Hot 1004US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)9US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)6US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)3

Year-end charts Chart (1997)PositionUS Billboard Hot 10043US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)50US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)37US Top 40/Mainstream (Billboard)64

Chart (1998)PositionAustralia (ARIA)73US Billboard Hot 10084US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)44US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)59

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