Is "Cry Wolf" Stevie's song- or Laura Branigan's??

WhiteDove1979 · #1 12-28-2009, 11:23 PM

I came across a Laura Branigan CD titled Touch.. and "Cry Wolf".. is the final track!- I was shocked... sorry if this is obvious - but WHO'S song is "Cry Wolf" originally- didnt Stevie write it!??? someone please let me know.. thanks.

LiamMcConville · #2 12-28-2009, 11:40 PM

Written by J. Johnstone. Laura Branigan recorded it first.

WhiteDove1979 · #3 12-29-2009, 12:45 AM

Thank you Liam!

louielouie2000 · #4 12-29-2009, 01:37 AM

I knew she recorded "Cry Wolf" first for over a decade, but it just now occurred to me that she was the girl who sang: "Self Control"

. I LOVE that little song!

"You take my self, you take my self control!"

AgeOldDesire · #5 12-29-2009, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

I knew she recorded "Cry Wolf" first for over a decade, but it just now occurred to me that she was the girl who sang: "Self Control"

. I LOVE that little song!

"You take my self, you take my self control!"

Just under the buzzer, Louie. WTG.

priestofnothing · #6 12-29-2009, 08:26 AM

Jude Johnstone also finally recorded Cry Wolf song on her 2002 album, Coming of Age.

Interestingly, Jude also wrote the song "A Good Guy" which Tricia Yearwood sings on the Don Henley Stormy Weather benefit CD. Jude recorded that song later again on her 2007 album Blue Light.

http://www.bojakrecords.com

Nathan · #7 12-29-2009, 02:02 PM

Would've rather had Stevie cover Self Control.

Her version of Cry Wolf was good too, though.

JazmenFlowers · #8 12-29-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Nathan

Would've rather had Stevie cover Self Control.

Her version of Cry Wolf was good too, though.

haha. that would have been...interesting, but I think I'd like to hear it too.

skuncles · #9 12-29-2009, 06:02 PM

Laura Branigan has a lot of great songs. Her death a few years ago was quite a shock.

jrpjr · #10 12-30-2009, 07:45 PM

i know there is an official video for laura branigans "cry wolf"..but i coulnt find it...it is really nice..here is a live version....she does it well i think:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns3JRP0yJoA

jrpjr · #11 12-30-2009, 07:50 PM

found it:

http://www.spike.com/video/laura-branigan-cry/2789691

PenguinHead · #12 01-05-2010, 08:21 PM

I like Stevie's version of Cry Wolf. It's actually pretty faithful to Laura Branigan's. Stevie sometimes modifies lyrics - either by choice or inadvertently. But the lyrics are exactly the same. Looking at some of Laura's videos/performances, she shared a lot Stevie's aesthetics, including wind machines and staircases.

Nikolaj · #13 01-06-2010, 12:46 AM

I have both versions, and to me, Stevie's 'Cry Wolf' is perfection. I know a lot of fans don't like it, but I loved it then, and it still resonates with me 20 years later. Laura's version doesn't have the fire in the vocals that Stevie's does. Branigan sang it from a very wounded, quiet, broken perspective.. Stevie sang it with what sounded to me like increasing rage as the song progressed. I also hear wonderful inflections in the two lines ' if you start to crack- if you're feeling humble'- to me it's one of Stevie's most "actressy" vocals, which may be why a lot of fans have trouble with the song. But I think it totally works.
So, I'd answer, "Most definitely, it is Stevie's" in answer to the question in the title of this thread. Oh, and Stevie added a 'baby' near the end that Laura didn't sing, so it wasn't identical to Laura's.