Crying for No Reason
{{short description|2014 single by Katy B}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Crying for No Reason
| cover = Katy B CFNR.jpg
| alt =
| border = yes
| type = single
| artist = Katy B
| album = Little Red
| released = {{start date|2014|1|26|df=yes}}
| recorded = 2013
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = Breakstep
| length = {{duration|m=4|s=3}}
| label = {{hlist|Rinse|Columbia}}
| writer = {{hlist|Kathleen Brien|Gordon Warren|Guy Chambers}}
| producer = Geeneus
| chronology = Katy B
| prev_title = Find Tomorrow (Ocarina)
| prev_year = 2013
| next_title = Still
| next_year = 2014
}}
"Crying for No Reason" is a song by English singer Katy B, produced by Geeneus. It was released on 26 January 2014 as the second single from her second studio album, Little Red.{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crying-No-Reason-Katy-B/dp/B00H86IVSW|title=Crying for No Reason: Katy B|website=Amazon UK |date=2014-01-26}} It entered the UK Singles Chart at number five.
Music video
The music video for the song was released onto Katy B's YouTube channel on 26 December 2013, lasting a total length of four minutes and three seconds.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOboa27SHDE|title=Katy B - Crying for No Reason|publisher=YouTube|date=27 December 2013}} As of April 2019, the video has over 12 million views.
Critical reception
Robert Copsey of Digital Spy gave the song a positive review, stating:
Now in the January/February Q1 period where exciting releases are few and far between, her latest effort 'Crying For No Reason' shines brightly in an otherwise desolate pop landscape. That's not to say the song itself - a stunning breakstep ballad about having a weepy moment for no particular reason ("I felt strong but am I breaking now?" she asks over crashing electro drums) - isn't worthy of such attention, as it really is one of the best ballads we've heard in quite some time. {{rating|5|5}}.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/review/a544137/katy-b-crying-for-no-reason-the-best-ballad-weve-heard-in-ages.html|title=Katy B: Crying For No Reason: 'The best ballad we've heard in ages'|publisher=Digital Spy|author=Copsey, Robert|date=2014-01-15}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Digital download - single
| title1 = Crying for No Reason
| length1 = 4:03
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Digital download - EP
| total_length = 23:42
| title1 = Crying for No Reason
| note1 = Infinity Ink Remix
| length1 = 6:51
| title2 = Crying for No Reason
| note2 = Morri$ Remix
| length2 = 3:20
| title3 = Crying for No Reason
| note3 = Tom Shorterz Remix
| length3 = 6:05
| title4 = Crying for No Reason
| note4 = KDA Remix
| length4 = 5:21
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Amazon-exclusive remix{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00I453LK4/|title=Crying for No Reason (KDA Blue Mix): Katy B|publisher=Amazon.com|date=2014-01-27}}
| title1 = Crying for No Reason
| note1 = KDA Blue Mix
| length1 = 5:05
}}
Personnel
- Kathleen "Katy B" Brien - vocals, writer
- Gordon "Geeneus" Warren - producer, instruments, writer
- Guy Chambers - writer
Chart performance
The song charted at number 5 in the United Kingdom and also peaked at 21 in the Irish Charts. It is her first solo single to chart in Ireland.
Charts and certifications
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=Weekly charts=
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| scope="col"| Chart (2014)
! scope="col"| Peak |
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| {{single chart|Flanders Tip|4|artist=Katy B|song=Crying for No Reason|rowheader=true|accessdate=8 February 2014|refname="Flanders"}} |
| {{single chart|Flanders Dance|34|artist=Katy B|song=Crying for No Reason|rowheader=true|accessdate=18 December 2020}} |
| {{single chart|Bulgaria|4|url=http://www.bamp-bg.org/en/2009-07-08-09-48-53/nmc-charts/416-030314-090314.html|urltitle=03.03.14 - 09.03.14 - IFPI at bamp-br.org|rowheader=true|accessdate=7 April 2014}} |
| {{single chart|Czech Republic|84|year=2014|week=7|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Ireland2|21|song=Crying for No Reason|rowheader=true|accessdate=19 January 2020}} |
| {{single chart|Scotland|5|date=20140208|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|UK|5|date=20140208|rowheader=true}} |
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=Year-end charts=
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| scope="col"| Chart (2014)
! scope="col"| Position |
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| scope="row"| UK Singles (OCC){{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-official-top-100-biggest-songs-of-2014-revealed-3386/|title=The Official Top 100 Biggest Songs of 2014 revealed|last=Copsey|first=Rob|publisher=Official Charts Company|date=31 December 2014|accessdate=21 June 2015}}
| 63 |
=Certifications=
{{Certification Table Top}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|type=single|artist=Katy B|title=Crying for No Reason|award=Gold|relyear=2014|certyear=2017|id=12773-3277-1|access-date=18 December 2020}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|nosales=true|noshipments=true|streaming=true}}
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References
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Category:Songs written by Guy Chambers
Category:Columbia Records singles