Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cryin'

"Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cryin'" is a song written by Joe Greene and released in 1946 by Louis Jordan And His Tympany Five. Jordan's version reached No. 3 in Billboard's chart of "Most-Played Juke Box Race Records"."Most-Played Juke Box Race Records", Billboard, July 6, 1946. p. 31

Other recordings The song was recorded by Ray Charles and appeared in his 1959̇ album The Genius of Ray Charles. Charles' version reached No. 17 on Billboard's "Hot R&B Sides" and No. 95 on the Billboard Hot 100."HOT R&B Sides", Billboard, February 15, 1960. p. 44. Accessed September 27, 2015"The Billboard HOT 100", Billboard, February 15, 1960. p. 38. Accessed September 27, 2015 Steve Alaimo released a version in 1963. It was also recorded by Jackie DeShannon on her 1965 album This Is Jackie DeShannon.Jackie De Shannon* – This Is Jackie De Shannon, Discogs. Accessed September 27, 2015 Alto saxophonist Art Pepper recorded it on his 1982 duet album with pianist George Cables, Goin' Home. Dr. John recorded it on his 1989 album "In a Sentimental Mood". Paul McCartney on his 1990 live album Tripping the Live Fantastic.Tripping the Live Fantastic, AllMusic.com. Accessed September 27, 2015 Jeff Buckley's 1993 recording of the song appears on his posthumously released compilation album You and I (2016)

See also Billboard Most-Played Race Records of 1946

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