The Cry Guy - The Singles As and Bs 1958-1962

John Alvin Ray was arguably the biggest male American star of the pre-rock 'n' roll 1950s, his full on emotional style (evolved in part thanks to his hearing difficulties) landing him a series of nicknames ranging from 'The Prince Of Wails' to 'The Nabob Of Sob' to the one that gives this Jasmine collection its title "The Cry Guy" - in honour of his first US and UK chart topper 'Cry'