One Last Cry

"One Last Cry"
"One Last Cry"
	US cassette single and European CD single
Single by Brian McKnight
from the album Brian McKnight
B-side	"Goodbye My Love"
Released	May 25, 1993
Recorded	1991
Genre	R&B; pop; quiet storm; soul;
Length	4:55 (Album version); 4:26 (Single edit)
Label	Mercury
Songwriter(s)	Brian McKnight; Brandon Barnes; Melanie Barnes;
Producer(s)	Brian McKnight; Brandon Barnes;
Brian McKnight singles chronology
Music video
	"One Last Cry" on YouTube

"One Last Cry" is a song co-written and co-produced by Brandon Barnes, Melanie Barnes and Brian McKnight.^[6] The song was performed by American contemporary R&B singer Brian McKnight, issued as the fourth single from his eponymous debut album. It was McKnight's first solo hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 13 in 1993.^[7]

Since its release, "One Last Cry" has been covered by several artists, including: Backstreet Boys, Justin Timberlake, Marina Elali, Martin Nievera, Billy Crawford, Nina, Sabrina, Heather Headley and Peck Palitchoke.^[8]

Personnel

Clare Fischer – string arrangement
Brian McKnight – keyboard
John Willis – acoustic guitar

Music video

The official music video for the song was directed by Leta Warner.^[9]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1993)	Peak position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)^[10]	53
US Billboard Hot 100^[11]	13
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)^[12]	16
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[13]	8
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)^[14]	19
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[15]	18

Year-end charts

Chart (1993)	Position
US Billboard Hot 100^[16]	54
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[17]	36

References

^ "Brian McKnight - One Last Cry - Amazon.com Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
^ "Brian McKnight - One Last Cry at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
^ Promis, Jose F. "Brian McKnight - Brian McKnight | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
^ "Brian McKnight – One Last Cry (1993, CD)". Discogs.
^ "Brian McKnight - One Last Cry (CD) at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
^ "One Last Cry - Brian McKnight | Song Info | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
^ "Brian McKnight | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
^ "Covers of One Last Cry by Brian McKnight | WhoSampled". WhoSampled. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
^ ""One Last Cry" by Brian McKnight | Music Video | VH1.com". VH1. Viacom International. September 6, 2008. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2228." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
^ "Brian McKnight Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
^ "Brian McKnight Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
^ "Brian McKnight Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
^ "Brian McKnight Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
^ "Brian McKnight Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
^ Pedro. "Longbored Surfer - 1993". LongboredSurfer.com. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1993". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2021.

External links

"One Last Cry" at AllMusic
"One Last Cry" at Discogs (list of releases)

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[amazon-1] "Brian McKnight - One Last Cry - Amazon.com Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved October 3, 2015.

[discogs-2] "Brian McKnight - One Last Cry at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved October 3, 2015.

[allmusic-3] Promis, Jose F. "Brian McKnight - Brian McKnight | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved October 3, 2015.

[4] "Brian McKnight – One Last Cry (1993, CD)". Discogs.

[discogs3-5] "Brian McKnight - One Last Cry (CD) at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved October 3, 2015.

[allmusic2-6] "One Last Cry - Brian McKnight | Song Info | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved October 3, 2015.

[allmusic3-7] "Brian McKnight | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved October 3, 2015.

[whosampled2-8] "Covers of One Last Cry by Brian McKnight | WhoSampled". WhoSampled. Retrieved October 3, 2015.

[vh1-9] ""One Last Cry" by Brian McKnight | Music Video | VH1.com". VH1. Viacom International. September 6, 2008. Retrieved October 3, 2015.

[sc_Canadatopsingles_-10] "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2228." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

[sc_Billboardhot100_Brian_McKnight-11] "Brian McKnight Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

[sc_Billboardadultcontemporary_Brian_McKnight-12] "Brian McKnight Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_Brian_McKnight-13] "Brian McKnight Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

[sc_Billboardpopsongs_Brian_McKnight-14] "Brian McKnight Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

[sc_Billboardrhythmic_Brian_McKnight-15] "Brian McKnight Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

[lbs-16] Pedro. "Longbored Surfer - 1993". LongboredSurfer.com. Retrieved October 3, 2015.

[17] "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1993". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2021.

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Discography Awards and nominations
Albums	Brian McKnight I Remember You Anytime Bethlehem Back at One Superhero U-Turn Gemini Ten I'll Be Home for Christmas Evolution of a Man Just Me More Than Words Better Genesis Exodus
Compilation albums	From There to Here: 1989-2002 Gold
Singles	"The Way Love Goes" "I Can't Go for That" "Love Is" "One Last Cry" "Let It Snow" "Crazy Love" "Back at One" "Find Myself in You" "To You" "Used to Be My Girl"