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Cry (Sigma song)

"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).

"Cry"
Single by Sigma featuring Take That
from the album Wonderland (Deluxe edition)
Released20 May 2016
Recorded2015
GenreDrum and bass
Length3:17
Label3Beat
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Sigma singles chronology
"Nightingale"
(2016) 		"Cry"
(2016) 		"Find Me"
(2016)
Take That singles chronology
"Hey Boy"
(2015) 		"Cry"
(2016) 		"Giants"
(2017)
Music video
Sigma ft. Take That "Cry" on YouTube

Critical reception

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Official Charts labelled the collaboration a "fists-in-the-sky anthem."[1] Heat World stated that the track proved "the lads can still Take That & Party with the best of 'em."[2]

Music video

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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.[3] The full music video was filmed in and around the Arena Essex Raceway.

Track listing

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Digital download[4]
No.TitleLength
1."Cry" (featuring Take That)3:17

Credits and personnel

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  • 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.[4]

Chart performance

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2016) Peak
position
Belgium Dance (Ultratop Flanders)[5] 27
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[6] 76
Global LyricFind Songs (Billboard)[7] 12
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[8] 1
Hungary (Single Top 40)[9] 20
Ireland (IRMA)[10] 65
Scotland (OCC)[11] 6
UK Singles (OCC)[12] 21

Year-end charts

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Chart (2016) Position
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[13] 38

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[14] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom 20 May 2016 Digital download 3Beat

References

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  1. ^ 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
  2. ^ https://heatworld.com/entertainment/music/take-that-greatest-hits-tour-review/ Heat World. Odyssey Tour Review. 27 March 2022
  3. ^ Sigma ft. Take That - Cry (Official Music Video) - YouTube
  4. ^ a b Cry on Qobuz. Sigma. 3 Beat Productions Ltd. 2016.
  5. ^ "Sigma feat. Take That – Cry" (in Dutch). Ultratop Dance. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
  6. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 34. týden 2016 in the date selector. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  7. ^ "Take That Lyric Find Global". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  8. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége.
  9. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége.
  10. ^ "Chart Track: Week 21, 2016". Irish Singles Chart.
  11. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  12. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  13. ^ "MAHASZ Rádiós Top 100 2016" (in Hungarian). Mahasz. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  14. ^ "British single certifications – Take That – Cry". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
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