In this very emotional edition of Cover-licious, I pay tribute to those salty droplets of water that only love could have summoned. The tears of love, the only ones that really matter.

Crying – Roy Orbison

I had to include Roy Orbison’s beautiful original of this song. His powerful voice is so full of emotion in this song that you believe that he was feeling that pain each time he sang this song. There is no other like Roy Orbison, nor will there ever be. This version of this classic tune comes from Roy Orbison’s live DVD, A Black and White Night, that included a whack of big names playing back up for the much loved and respected man, including Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, and Bonnie Raitt. I highly recommend this DVD, both the audio and the video are well worth the time.

Llorando – Rebekah Del Rio

Featured both on Rebekah Del Rio’s second release, All My Life, as well as on the Mulholland Drive Soundtrack, this stunningly beautiful Spanish rendition of Orbison’s classic will grab your heart, and make you feel a little like crying yourself. Rebekah Del Rio’s powerful vocals stand alone, in large concert hall sound, requiring no accompaniment. Check out Rebekah Del Rio story beind the song Llorando (Crying) on her website.

Cry (Extended Remix) – Godley & Creme

This 1985 Top 40 hit was the only hit in America for the duo Kevin Godley and Lol Creme who started making records after their pop band 10cc disbanded. This remixwas included on the single. While the track definitely has that 80s feel that is so loved these days, it maintains staying power through the emotion and soul that come through both the lyrics and music.

Cry – The Philosopher Kings

The Canadian band, The Philosopher Kings, covered Godely & Creme’s track for their 1997 album, Famous, Rich and Beautiful. Their updated version carries the powerful emotions of the original, but adds a little more with Jamaican born Jarvis Church (Gerald Eaton)’s soulful voice. While I like the original, I prefer this version.