"All Cried Out" is a song recorded by American band Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam from their 1985 album Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force. The song became a major hit, reaching number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 in October 1986. It was also a major hit on the US R&B chart, peaking at number three. The actual artist credit on the label of the 7-inch vinyl release was Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force featuring Paul Anthony & Bow Legged Lou.

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Allure version

In 1997, American contemporary R&B group Allure included their version of "All Cried Out" on their eponymous debut studio album (1997). The song features fellow R&B group 112 and was produced by Cory Rooney, Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey. Allure's version became the group's biggest hit, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 the week of November 22, 1997. The single was eventually certified gold for shipments exceeding 500,000; it ultimately sold over 800,000. It charted on the Billboard Year-End charts for two years in a row, reaching number 43 on the 1997 chart and number 84 on the 1998 chart.

Critical reception

British magazine Music Week rated the song four out of five, stating that "this ballad shows the four girls' voices at their full potential."

Music video

The official music video for the song was directed by Christopher Erskin.

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