"Ain't Gonna Cry Again" is the debut solo single by English singer-songwriter Peter Cox, released in 1997 from his self-titled debut solo album. The song was written by Cox and Peter-John Vettese, and produced by Vettese. "Ain't Gonna Cry Again" reached number 37 on the UK Singles Chart and remained in the top 100 for two weeks.[2]
| "Ain't Gonna Cry Again" | ||||
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| Single by Peter Cox | ||||
| from the album Peter Cox | ||||
| Released | 14 July 1997[1] | |||
| Length | 4:06 | |||
| Label | Chrysalis | |||
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| Producer(s) | Peter-John Vettese | |||
| Peter Cox singles chronology | ||||
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| Official audio | ||||
| "Ain't Gonna Cry Again" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editIn a 2015 interview with Verily Victoria Vocalises, Cox chose "Ain't Gonna Cry Again" as his "favourite song lyrically" out of all the songs he has written or co-written. He noted it was "very satisfying" that people, particularly women, "seem to identify with the theme of the song". Cox added of the song's success as a single, "It was played a lot on the radio and I got some decent support but it didn't transfer into sales."[3]
Critical reception
editUpon its release as a single, Andrew Hirst of the Huddersfield Daily Examiner wrote, "The former Go West frontman uses his wonderful soul voice to great effect with a dynamic slice of dramatic soul pop. It's as though he's never been away."[4]
Track listing
editCD single (UK and Europe)[5]
- "Ain't Gonna Cry Again" – 4:06
- "In a Better World" – 4:44
- "Move On Up" – 3:44
CD promotional single (UK)[6]
- "Ain't Gonna Cry Again" – 4:06
Cassette single (UK)[7]
- "Ain't Gonna Cry Again" – 4:06
- "In a Better World" – 4:44
- "Move On Up" – 3:44
Personnel
editProduction
- Peter-John Vettese – producer (all tracks)
- Chris Lord-Alge – mixing on "Ain't Gonna Cry Again"
- Mark "Tuffty" Evans – mixing on "In a Better World" and "Move On Up"
Other
- Jeremy Plumb – design
- Lorenzo Agius – photography
Charts
edit| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100 Singles)[8] | 89 |
| Scotland (OCC)[9] | 32 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 37 |
References
edit- ^ Moss, Adam (20 June 1997). "Sounds: Peter rises out of the West". Manchester Evening News. p. 53. Retrieved 19 August 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "PETER COX; full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
- ^ Welton, Victoria (26 June 2015). "An interview with Peter Cox from Go West". vevivos.com. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
- ^ Hirst, Andrew (30 July 1997). "Off the Record: Singles". Manchester Evening News. p. 12. Retrieved 19 August 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ Ain't Gonna Cry Again (UK and European CD single liner notes). Peter Cox. Chrysalis Records. 1997. CDCHS 5056, 7243 8 84365 2 6.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Ain't Gonna Cry Again (UK CD promotional single liner notes). Peter Cox. Chrysalis Records. 1997. CDCHSDJ5056.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Ain't Gonna Cry Again (UK cassette single liner notes). Peter Cox. Chrysalis Records. 1997. TCCHS 5056, 7243 8 84365 4 0.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 14, no. 32. 9 August 1997. p. 12. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 15 April 2022 – via World Radio History.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
- ^ "Peter Cox: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 April 2022.