Cry Like a Baby

Spooner Oldham explained in an interview how the song came to be: In contrast with "The Letter", which was played by the band, "Cry Like a Baby" used the Memphis Boys, American Sound Studio's house band, in the instrumental backing, which features session guitarist Reggie Young playing an electric sitar. Oldham played keyboards on "Cry Like a Baby" in addition to co-writing it. Billboard described the single as an "easy beat rhythm item" that "is loaded with play and sales potential". Cash Box said that "Effective use of electric sitar and a rhythmic appeal somewhat like that of 'The Letter' gives the Box Tops a solid sound on their third offering." Record World said "the hot rock in the grooves will have teens grooving." ==Chart performance==

Kim Carnes' version of the song spent 8 weeks on the Hot 100 in 1980, peaking at No. 44. ==Cover versions==

• 1968: The Royal Guardsmen, as part of a medley with "The Letter", on the album Snoopy for President • 1968: Betty Wright, on the album My First Time Around (Atco SD-33-260) • 1968: Barry St. John, on the album According to St. John (Major Minor MMLP43) • 1969: Arthur Alexander, non-album single • 1971: Petula Clark, on the album Warm and Tender (Warner Bros. Records WS 1885) • 1980: Kim Carnes, on the albums Romance Dance and Live at Savoy, 1981 ==References==