"I'm Sorry I Made You Cry" is a traditional pop and jazz standard song, written and composed by songwriter Nick .J. Clesi, first published by Triangle Music in New Orleans in 1916. It was republished for national audience in 1918 by Leo Feist, Inc. in New York City, with sheet music cover depicting a US World War I soldier embracing a woman. (This sheet music can be found at the Pritzker Military Museum & Library.Clesi, N. J., Theodore F. Morse, June Elvidge, John Bowers, and Starmer. 1918. I'm sorry I made you cry. New York: Leo. Feist Inc.)
Notable recordings Henry Burr sung it as a waltz for Victor Records in 1918. Notable recordings by jazz groups include versions by Earl Fuller, Wilbur Sweatman, Eddie Condon, Fats Waller, and Miff Mole. Frank Sinatra recorded it as a sweet ballad in 1947. Connie Francis brought it back to the pop chart with a version in 1958. (#27 CAN) Jimmy Roselli included the song on his album Saloon Songs Vol. 2, in the 1960s.
Usage in film
Alice Faye sang it in Rose of Washington Square (1939).Alice Faye singing "I'm Sorry I Made You Cry" in Rose of Washington Square (1939) on YouTube (audio only)
References
Bibliography Parker, Bernard S. World War I Sheet Music 1. Jefferson: McFarland & Company, Inc., 2007. .