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Can't Cry Anymore / No One Said It Would Be Easy

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This maxi-CD is titled as the only non-live track on the CD (a totally unchanged version of Can't Cry Anymore), but by far the highlight is a totally new arrangement of the dark I Shall Believe from her debut CD. The original was a muted, moody and depressed song, but this live version is full of quasi-belltoned electric guitars, Hammond B3 chords and thumping bass. The song begins calmly, centered around acoustic guitar and organ, but it grows in pumping intensity and energy as the electric guitars and bass come to the forefront. Sheryl's in fine voice, attacking the song with a lot of emotion and effort, and ultimately it reaches a synthesis of blues, rock and gospel that is completely mesmerizing; it's moved me to laugh and moved me to tears, sometimes at the same moment. I've put my hearing and speakers at risk more than once listening to this song, because I can't help but crank it up more and more.

The other two live tracks are certainly worthy; her mostly acoustic take on No One Said It Would Be Easy is similar to the album release, but with added poignancy from her delivery. And the live take on What I Can Do For You is even more edgy than the album cut. Definitely worth getting for the Sheryl Crow fan.

It is laudable that this noted songwriter-singer has always issued new versions of her songs on CD singles. One of her best releases in that form is "Can't Cry Anymore". The lead track, ofcourse, is from "Tuesday Night Music Club" and is a successful, Reggae Rock entry. The remainder are from a 11-94 BBC radio broadcast of a live performance at the Empire, and offer a much different feel, and in one case, "I Shall Believe", a different approach - more intense vocally and featuring an organ grounded in classic Soul.
"What I Can Do For You" defies explanation - it is Folk Rock to be sure, with its Dylanesque delivery. Not much lyrically, it relies upon an erotic vocal, which builds especially well at the Empire. Repeating the phrases over and over, she turns the light composition into an emotional experience.
Another plus is the sensual cover photo, capturing still another mood.

I haven't listened to Sheryl Crow's music in a few months, and for someone like myself who cannot live without music, that is a very long time. I popped her debut album on about 30 minutes and was blown away by the excellence that exudes from Sheryl, her vocals, her slick lyrical themes and her cool-cat style! What can I say, the woman is a true female rock icon - not quite as brilliant as Alanis Morissette, but very high up there! That debut album, "Tuesday Night Music Club," propelled Ms Crow to international superstardom in the mid-1990's, spawning countless massive hits that fuse country, pop, rock and folk. One of these songs was "Can't Cry Anymore," which is rather upbeat and jolly considering its depressing title.

The song was a firm fan favourite on the album, and whilst Sheryl's voice isn't amazing, the stroppy guitars and thick drum beats make for a toe-tapping, finger-clicking soft pop rocker! The song opens with the mid-tempo beat that gets it going, before Sherl sings the first verse, "Took your car. Drove to Texas. Sorry, honey. But I suspected we were through. And I can't cry anymore." Like its predecessor, "Strong Enough," the verse and chorus blend together brilliantly. Sheryl continues with, "Since I left. Been feelin' better. 'Cause that's what you get when you stay together too long. And I can't cry anymore. She then sings the proper chorus, "Wouldn't it be good if we could hop a flight to anywhere? So long to this life. So much for pretending. Bad luck's never-ending."

She continues with, "(And now I know that) Money comes in. But the fact is. Not enough to pay my taxes. And I can't cry anymore. Well, got a brother. He's got real problems. Heroin. No, there's just no stopping him tonight. And I won't cry anymore." Sheryl then sings the proper chorus again, before singing, "Well, it could be worse. I could've missed my calling. Sometimes it hurts. But when you read the writing on the wall - can't cry anymore!" She then sings the proper chorus again, before singing, "So much for pretending. Bad luck's never-ending. Too much time I been spending. With my heart in my hands. Waiting for time to come and mend it. I can't cry anymore." The song then ends and so closes another brilliant Sheryl classic, hailing "I can't cry anymore!" as the song slowly fades out. In conclusion, this is one of Tuesday Night Music Club's best songs. Buy that album, it's terrific. You will not regret it!

I think that you should by Cant Cry anymore. Sheryl Crow is the artist in this CD. This CD is probably one of my most favorite Cds. I love it!!!! Bye this CD today!