"Cry" is a song performed by British drum and bass duo Sigma featuring vocals from English pop group Take That (lead vocals by Gary Barlow). The song was released as a digital download on 20 May 2016, through 3 Beat Records. The song peaked at number 21 on the UK Singles Chart and is included on the deluxe edition of Take That's eighth studio album, Wonderland (2017).
Critical reception
Official Charts labelled the collaboration a "fists-in-the-sky anthem."https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-story-behind-sigma-and-take-thats-unexpected-collaboration-cry-interview__15139/ Official Charts. Sigma interview. 27 March 2022 Heat World stated that the track proved "the lads can still Take That & Party with the best of 'em."https://heatworld.com/entertainment/music/take-that-greatest-hits-tour-review/ Heat World. Odyssey Tour Review. 27 March 2022
Music video A music video to accompany the release of "Cry" was first released onto YouTube on 28 May 2016 at a total length of three minutes and twenty-eight seconds.Sigma ft. Take That - Cry (Official Music Video) - YouTube The full music video was filmed in and around the Arena Essex Raceway.
Track listing
Credits and personnel Songwriting – Matt Furmidge, Dominic Joshua Alexander Liu, Sean Michael McDonagh, Chiara Hunter, Gary William Barlow, Mark Anthony Owen, Howard Paul Donald, Cameron James Edwards, Joseph Aluin Lenzie Production – Cameron Edwards, Joseph Lenzie Keyboards – Matt Furmidge, Dominic Joshua Alexander Liu Strings – Rosie Danvers Vocals – Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald
Credits adapted from liner notes.
Chart performance
Weekly charts Chart (2016) PeakpositionGlobal LyricFind Songs (Billboard)12
Year-end charts Chart (2016) PositionHungary (Rádiós Top 40) 38
Certifications
Release history Region Date Format Label United Kingdom 20 May 2016 Digital download 3Beat
References