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Cryin' Like a Bitch

"Cryin' Like a Bitch", stylized as "Cryin' Like a Bitch!!",[1] is a song by the American rock band Godsmack, released as the first single from The Oracle.

"Cryin' Like a Bitch"
Single by Godsmack
from the album The Oracle
ReleasedFebruary 23, 2010 (2010-02-23)
Recorded2009 (2009)
GenreAlternative metal, hard rock
Length3:22 (album version)
LabelUniversal Republic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Godsmack singles chronology
"Whiskey Hangover"
(2009)
"Cryin' Like a Bitch"
(2010)
"Love-Hate-Sex-Pain"
(2010)
Music video
"Cryin' Like a Bitch" on YouTube

Sound edit

Sully Erna describing the song as one of the toughest songs on the record. "It's a really tough song, very tough song, very tough riff, the drums are very aggressive and tight, the whole groove just had an edge to it, so not only did the lyrical content match the music very well, but it also just made me feel it just needed to be a gang, a gang enhancement on the chorus." [citation needed]

Song meaning edit

HardDrive Radio described the lyrics to "Cryin' Like a Bitch" as "a slam on an old bandmate that kicked Sully out of his band". In a video posted on Rockpit.com on 26 February, Sully Erna admitted that "Cryin' Like a Bitch" was inspired by events of last summer's Crüe Fest 2 tour, on which Godsmack appeared alongside headliners Mötley Crüe, along with the events with his old band.[2][3]

Although Sully Erna was reluctant to say specifically who the song is about, stating "because I don't want to throw anyone under the bus," he noted, "It was more about just being fed up with prima donnas and certain rock stars in this industry that still feel they can push people around and are still relevant even though it's been about 20 years since they've had their big moment." But he admitted that one particular person gave him the idea for the song. He explains that it grew out of hearing this person whine about certain things, which got on his nerves. But he's not necessarily complaining. Erna laughs as he adds, "It's a great song so I appreciate those people being the way they are. It helps inspire me."[2]

In a 2009 interview with Artisan News Service, Sully Erna claimed that during the Crüe Fest 2 travelling festival turned out to be "the most dramatic tour" the band have ever been on, with the kind of "rock-star garbage" on the part of the tour's headliners that Erna and his bandmates had "never seen before in their career."[4]

I will tell you, it's been the most dramatic tour we've ever been on. I mean, talk about just craziness, man. Sometimes egos run high, man, and there's definitely been some rock-star garbage on this tour that just have never seen in our career. Every band — from Black Sabbath to Aerosmith, Rush, Metallica... you name it... They've always... I don't think there was ever a threat, you know what I mean?! Like who's gonna dwarf Metallica anyways? But there's always just been this mutual kind of like, 'We wanna put on a great show, so bring your bells and whistles, bring your show, so between you guys and us, we can make these people get a bang for their buck.' And that's really what entertainment has always been about. And so, I've never been in a position before where we felt we had to really protect this thing; it's kind of like a dog with a bone — you put us up against a wall and we're gonna come out swinging. I don't know who needs to live up to whose reputations and I don't know why some people consider music as a competition, but I will tell you that I have never been in a situation where I felt like I was out for blood, and honestly, this was the first time that I felt like, 'You know what?! If there's gonna be some people that are gonna treat other people a certain way, then I'm gonna go out there every night and fucking crush you on stage — make sure that we make you look old and fat, and go home with a nice big fat paycheck. You can sit in your world and I'll sit in mine, and I'll see you at the top again, I guess, somewhere...' I don't know. All I care about, really, is playing music and enjoying myself on the road. I'm not here to compete. Everybody has their fans, everybody has their own music, and it's supposed to be more like a brotherhood, but... I don't know. It's been a good time for us out here, but in other situations, there's definitely been some uncomfortable moments.[4]

In an interview with the Artisan News Service, Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee was asked for his comment on Erna's remarks. He refused to comment, stating that he would "stay out of all that."[4]

During an interview with StaticMultimedia.com, drummer James Larkin revealed the true story behind "Cryin' Like a Bitch", and what exactly happened at Crüe Fest:

I can't speak for the rest of the band. My only problem was the way their security treated our friends and family backstage - made it a bit uncomfortable to try to hang out normally because it was made to be such a big deal when Motley was in sight backstage, like our family or friends were gonna bother them or something, which was simply not the case. And I always hate it when the opening bands are barred from watching the headliner from a designated spot somewhere on the side of the stage, simply because if we want to watch their set (which you would think they would want) we can't just go out front and watch without it turning into a meet and greet with fans, which defeats the purpose cause we aren't watching the show then. In fairness, they blamed it on all of their pyro, but if you've ever seen Smack, you would know that we use a ton of pyro also, and we always find a spot that friends and family and opening bands can check it out. All in all, Tommy rules, and Nikki and Mick were really nice to me the two times I got to meet them. Never saw Vince.[5]

Then he adds:

On a side note, I came up with the title 'Cryin' like a Bitch' after seeing Philip Rivers of the San Diego Chargers crying on the sidelines after a loss. That may sound cruel, but hey, I'm a Raiders fan. Nuff said.[5]

Release edit

The single was released on February 23 [6] In February, the song was made available on AOL Radio's Hard Rock station.[7]

Digital download edit

The single became available through iTunes US, iTunes Canada, and Amazon on March 2.[8]

Track listing edit

No.TitleLength
1."Cryin' Like a Bitch"3:23

Music video edit

In an interview with Power 97, Sully Erna stated that Godsmack has finished shooting a video for the single.[9]

The video premiered on April 15 via MySpace, and YouTube. The video features Ultimate Fighting Championship champions Chuck Liddell, Rashad Evans, Brock Lesnar, Diego Sanchez, B.J. Penn, and Matt Hughes brutally knocking out the competition and showcasing their strength while Godsmack performs the song in a warehouse.[10]

Live performance edit

On May 3, Godsmack made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in which they performed "Cryin' Like a Bitch" live for the first time.[11]

Chart performance edit

"Cryin' Like a Bitch" climbed the Billboard Alternative Songs, the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks and the Billboard Rock Songs, reaching number twenty-five,[12] one,[13] and seven respectively,[12] making it the band's 18th Top 10 hit at active rock radio.[14] According to Billboard.com, "Cryin' Like a Bitch" began with 4.3 million first-week audience impressions on 92 stations.[15]

The single debuted on the Billboard Heatseekers Songs, Billboard Digital Songs, and Billboard Hot 100 at number one,[12] fifty-nine,[12] and seventy-four respectively.[12] According to Billboard.com, "Cryin' Like a Bitch" is just the band's second listing on the Heatseekers Songs, and third on the Hot 100.[16]

According to Universal Republic Records, "Cryin' Like a Bitch", which debuted February 23, 2010, had become most added new Active Rock single of the year, and had blazed to the top of the chart reaching number one in only 6 weeks. "Cryin' Like a Bitch" is the 15th Top Five hit for the group, more than artists such as Linkin Park, Foo Fighters, and others. It also marks Godsmack's record-breaking 18th Top 10 single of their career.[12]

With "Cryin' Like a Bitch" appearing on the Billboard Alternative Songs, Godsmack became the act with the most appearances on the chart without having a number one single. The single is Godsmack's 18th charted title.[17]

Charts edit

Certifications edit

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[25] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Personnel edit

References edit

  1. ^ "The Oracle (Deluxe Edition) by Godsmack". iTunes. 4 May 2010.
  2. ^ a b . rochesterathome.com. Archived from the original on March 2, 2010. Retrieved February 26, 2010.
  3. ^ . Blabbermouth.net. Archived from the original on March 3, 2010. Retrieved February 26, 2010.
  4. ^ a b c . Blabbermouth.net. Archived from the original on February 17, 2010. Retrieved February 14, 2010.
  5. ^ a b . Static Multimedia. Archived from the original on April 18, 2010. Retrieved April 16, 2010.
  6. ^ . HardDrive XL. Archived from the original on February 3, 2010. Retrieved February 15, 2010.
  7. ^ "Godsmack 'Crying Like a Bitch' -- New Song - AOL Radio Blog". AOL Radio Blog. Retrieved February 9, 2010.
  8. ^ "Amazon.com: Amazon.com: Cryin' Like A Bitch!! [Explicit]: Godsmack: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Retrieved March 2, 2010.
  9. ^ . Archived from the original on March 29, 2010. Retrieved April 6, 2010.
  10. ^ "MySpace.com: Godsmack - Cryin' Like A Bitch!".[permanent dead link]
  11. ^ . Blabbermouth.net. May 5, 2010. Archived from the original on May 6, 2010.
  12. ^ a b c d e f . Marketwire.com. March 29, 2010. Archived from the original on April 10, 2010. Retrieved March 29, 2010.
  13. ^ . RadioWaveMonitor.com. April 9, 2010. Archived from the original on April 4, 2010. Retrieved February 17, 2010.
  14. ^ . 105.7 The Point :: Everything Alternative. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved February 13, 2010.
  15. ^ "Chart Beat Wednesday: Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Godsmack - Chart Beat". Billboard.com. February 17, 2010. Retrieved February 17, 2010.
  16. ^ "Cruz Docks at No. 1, Rihanna Rises on Hot 100". Billboard.com. March 11, 2010. Retrieved March 11, 2010.
  17. ^ "Chart Beat Thursday: Loretta Lynn, Madonna, Peter Wolf - Chart Beat". Billboard.com. April 15, 2010. Retrieved April 15, 2010.
  18. ^ "Godsmack Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  19. ^ "Godsmack Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  20. ^ "Godsmack Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  21. ^ "Godsmack Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  22. ^ "Billboard mainstream rock Year End 2010". Billboard.
  23. ^ "Playback FM 2010: Godsmack - Cryin like a bitch".
  24. ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2010". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  25. ^ "American single certifications – Godsmack – Cryin' Like a Bitch". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 5, 2013.

External links edit

  • YouTube - Godsmack - Cryin' Like A Bitch!!

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Cryin Like a Bitch stylized as Cryin Like a Bitch 1 is a song by the American rock band Godsmack released as the first single from The Oracle Cryin Like a Bitch Single by Godsmackfrom the album The OracleReleasedFebruary 23 2010 2010 02 23 Recorded2009 2009 GenreAlternative metal hard rockLength3 22 album version LabelUniversal RepublicSongwriter s James LarkinRobbie MerrillSalvatore ErnaTony RombolaProducer s Dave FortmanSully ErnaGodsmack singles chronology Whiskey Hangover 2009 Cryin Like a Bitch 2010 Love Hate Sex Pain 2010 Music video Cryin Like a Bitch on YouTube Contents 1 Sound 2 Song meaning 3 Release 3 1 Digital download 4 Track listing 5 Music video 6 Live performance 7 Chart performance 8 Charts 8 1 Weekly charts 8 2 Year end charts 9 Certifications 10 Personnel 11 References 12 External linksSound editSully Erna describing the song as one of the toughest songs on the record It s a really tough song very tough song very tough riff the drums are very aggressive and tight the whole groove just had an edge to it so not only did the lyrical content match the music very well but it also just made me feel it just needed to be a gang a gang enhancement on the chorus citation needed Song meaning editHardDrive Radio described the lyrics to Cryin Like a Bitch as a slam on an old bandmate that kicked Sully out of his band In a video posted on Rockpit com on 26 February Sully Erna admitted that Cryin Like a Bitch was inspired by events of last summer s Crue Fest 2 tour on which Godsmack appeared alongside headliners Motley Crue along with the events with his old band 2 3 Although Sully Erna was reluctant to say specifically who the song is about stating because I don t want to throw anyone under the bus he noted It was more about just being fed up with prima donnas and certain rock stars in this industry that still feel they can push people around and are still relevant even though it s been about 20 years since they ve had their big moment But he admitted that one particular person gave him the idea for the song He explains that it grew out of hearing this person whine about certain things which got on his nerves But he s not necessarily complaining Erna laughs as he adds It s a great song so I appreciate those people being the way they are It helps inspire me 2 In a 2009 interview with Artisan News Service Sully Erna claimed that during the Crue Fest 2 travelling festival turned out to be the most dramatic tour the band have ever been on with the kind of rock star garbage on the part of the tour s headliners that Erna and his bandmates had never seen before in their career 4 I will tell you it s been the most dramatic tour we ve ever been on I mean talk about just craziness man Sometimes egos run high man and there s definitely been some rock star garbage on this tour that just have never seen in our career Every band from Black Sabbath to Aerosmith Rush Metallica you name it They ve always I don t think there was ever a threat you know what I mean Like who s gonna dwarf Metallica anyways But there s always just been this mutual kind of like We wanna put on a great show so bring your bells and whistles bring your show so between you guys and us we can make these people get a bang for their buck And that s really what entertainment has always been about And so I ve never been in a position before where we felt we had to really protect this thing it s kind of like a dog with a bone you put us up against a wall and we re gonna come out swinging I don t know who needs to live up to whose reputations and I don t know why some people consider music as a competition but I will tell you that I have never been in a situation where I felt like I was out for blood and honestly this was the first time that I felt like You know what If there s gonna be some people that are gonna treat other people a certain way then I m gonna go out there every night and fucking crush you on stage make sure that we make you look old and fat and go home with a nice big fat paycheck You can sit in your world and I ll sit in mine and I ll see you at the top again I guess somewhere I don t know All I care about really is playing music and enjoying myself on the road I m not here to compete Everybody has their fans everybody has their own music and it s supposed to be more like a brotherhood but I don t know It s been a good time for us out here but in other situations there s definitely been some uncomfortable moments 4 In an interview with the Artisan News Service Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee was asked for his comment on Erna s remarks He refused to comment stating that he would stay out of all that 4 During an interview with StaticMultimedia com drummer James Larkin revealed the true story behind Cryin Like a Bitch and what exactly happened at Crue Fest I can t speak for the rest of the band My only problem was the way their security treated our friends and family backstage made it a bit uncomfortable to try to hang out normally because it was made to be such a big deal when Motley was in sight backstage like our family or friends were gonna bother them or something which was simply not the case And I always hate it when the opening bands are barred from watching the headliner from a designated spot somewhere on the side of the stage simply because if we want to watch their set which you would think they would want we can t just go out front and watch without it turning into a meet and greet with fans which defeats the purpose cause we aren t watching the show then In fairness they blamed it on all of their pyro but if you ve ever seen Smack you would know that we use a ton of pyro also and we always find a spot that friends and family and opening bands can check it out All in all Tommy rules and Nikki and Mick were really nice to me the two times I got to meet them Never saw Vince 5 Then he adds On a side note I came up with the title Cryin like a Bitch after seeing Philip Rivers of the San Diego Chargers crying on the sidelines after a loss That may sound cruel but hey I m a Raiders fan Nuff said 5 Release editThe single was released on February 23 6 In February the song was made available on AOL Radio s Hard Rock station 7 Digital download edit The single became available through iTunes US iTunes Canada and Amazon on March 2 8 Track listing editNo TitleLength1 Cryin Like a Bitch 3 23Music video editIn an interview with Power 97 Sully Erna stated that Godsmack has finished shooting a video for the single 9 The video premiered on April 15 via MySpace and YouTube The video features Ultimate Fighting Championship champions Chuck Liddell Rashad Evans Brock Lesnar Diego Sanchez B J Penn and Matt Hughes brutally knocking out the competition and showcasing their strength while Godsmack performs the song in a warehouse 10 Live performance editOn May 3 Godsmack made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in which they performed Cryin Like a Bitch live for the first time 11 Chart performance edit Cryin Like a Bitch climbed the Billboard Alternative Songs the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks and the Billboard Rock Songs reaching number twenty five 12 one 13 and seven respectively 12 making it the band s 18th Top 10 hit at active rock radio 14 According to Billboard com Cryin Like a Bitch began with 4 3 million first week audience impressions on 92 stations 15 The single debuted on the Billboard Heatseekers Songs Billboard Digital Songs and Billboard Hot 100 at number one 12 fifty nine 12 and seventy four respectively 12 According to Billboard com Cryin Like a Bitch is just the band s second listing on the Heatseekers Songs and third on the Hot 100 16 According to Universal Republic Records Cryin Like a Bitch which debuted February 23 2010 had become most added new Active Rock single of the year and had blazed to the top of the chart reaching number one in only 6 weeks Cryin Like a Bitch is the 15th Top Five hit for the group more than artists such as Linkin Park Foo Fighters and others It also marks Godsmack s record breaking 18th Top 10 single of their career 12 With Cryin Like a Bitch appearing on the Billboard Alternative Songs Godsmack became the act with the most appearances on the chart without having a number one single The single is Godsmack s 18th charted title 17 Charts editWeekly charts edit Chart 2010 Peakposition Canada Rock Billboard 18 16 US Billboard Hot 100 19 74 US Hot Rock amp Alternative Songs Billboard 20 7 US Mainstream Rock Billboard 21 1 22 23 Year end charts edit Chart 2010 Position US Hot Rock amp Alternative Songs Billboard 24 25Certifications editRegion Certification Certified units sales United States RIAA 25 Gold 500 000 Sales streaming figures based on certification alone Personnel editSully Erna Vocals Rhythm guitar Producer Tony Rombola Lead guitar Robbie Merrill Bass Shannon Larkin Drums Dave Fortman ProducerReferences edit The Oracle Deluxe Edition by Godsmack iTunes 4 May 2010 a b Godsmack Discuss Crying Inspiration rochesterathome com Archived from the original on March 2 2010 Retrieved February 26 2010 BLABBERMOUTH NET GODSMACK Frontman Confirms Cryin Like a Bitch Was Inspired By Events Of CRUE FEST 2 Blabbermouth net Archived from the original on March 3 2010 Retrieved February 26 2010 a b c Is Godsmack s New Single A Slam On MOTLEY CRUE s NIKKI SIXX Blabbermouth net Archived from the original on February 17 2010 Retrieved February 14 2010 a b Shannon Larkin of Godsmack Static Multimedia Archived from the original on April 18 2010 Retrieved April 16 2010 Hard Drive Hard Drive XL Today s Dirt HardDrive XL Archived from the original on February 3 2010 Retrieved February 15 2010 Godsmack Crying Like a Bitch New Song AOL Radio Blog AOL Radio Blog Retrieved February 9 2010 Amazon com Amazon com Cryin Like A Bitch Explicit Godsmack MP3 Downloads Amazon Retrieved March 2 2010 Interview with Sully Erna From Godsmack Archived from the original on March 29 2010 Retrieved April 6 2010 MySpace com Godsmack Cryin Like A Bitch permanent dead link BLABBERMOUTH NET GODSMACK Performs Cryin Like A Bitch On The Tonight Show Blabbermouth net May 5 2010 Archived from the original on May 6 2010 a b c d e f Godsmack to Release Fifth Studio Album The Oracle on May 4th Marketwire com March 29 2010 Archived from the original on April 10 2010 Retrieved March 29 2010 RadioWave Monitor RadioWaveMonitor com April 9 2010 Archived from the original on April 4 2010 Retrieved February 17 2010 Alternative Rock Music News 105 7 The Point Everything Alternative 105 7 The Point Everything Alternative Archived from the original on July 13 2011 Retrieved February 13 2010 Chart Beat Wednesday Kenny Chesney Lady Antebellum Godsmack Chart Beat Billboard com February 17 2010 Retrieved February 17 2010 Cruz Docks at No 1 Rihanna Rises on Hot 100 Billboard com March 11 2010 Retrieved March 11 2010 Chart Beat Thursday Loretta Lynn Madonna Peter Wolf Chart Beat Billboard com April 15 2010 Retrieved April 15 2010 Godsmack Chart History Canada Rock Billboard Retrieved October 31 2021 Godsmack Chart History Hot 100 Billboard Retrieved October 31 2021 Godsmack Chart History Hot Rock amp Alternative Songs Billboard Retrieved October 31 2021 Godsmack Chart History Mainstream Rock Billboard Retrieved April 12 2023 Billboard mainstream rock Year End 2010 Billboard Playback FM 2010 Godsmack Cryin like a bitch Hot Rock amp Alternative Songs Year End 2010 Billboard 2 January 2013 Retrieved October 31 2021 American single certifications Godsmack Cryin Like a Bitch Recording Industry Association of America Retrieved December 5 2013 External links editYouTube Godsmack Cryin Like A Bitch Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cryin 27 Like a Bitch amp oldid 1192303027, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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