"I'm Cryin" is a song by American singer-songwriter Shanice, released in February 1992 by Motown Records as the second single from her second album, Inner Child (1991). Produced by Narada Michael Walden, who also co-wrote the lyrics, it was the follow-up to her highly successful single "I Love Your Smile". The song peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.
Critical reception Larry Flick from Billboard magazine wrote, "Pop/urban ingenue follows the giddy 'I Love Your Smile' with a mature and sensitive ballad. Grand production by Walden inspires a powerful vocal performance, which should help build momentum at several radio formats." Michael Eric Dyson from Rolling Stone described the song as "a piercing lamentation of lost love, [that] slowly builds to a wailing climax."Dyson, Michael Eric (March 19, 1992). "Recordings". Rolling Stone. Issue 626.
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Charts Chart (1992)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA) N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column indicates the release's peak on the national chart. Only releases credited to 'Shanice' are listed.140US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)11
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesFebruary 18, 1992MotownJapanMay 25, 1992Mini-CDAustraliaJune 22, 1992
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