The Box Tops' 1968 single 'Cry Like a Baby' was a significant departure from their earlier bubblegum sound, showcasing a more mature and soulful arrangement that became one of their biggest hits.
- The song was produced by Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham, key figures in the Memphis soul scene.
- 'Cry Like a Baby' reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 1 on the Cash Box Top 100.
- The single was the group's first release on the Mala label, a subsidiary of Bell Records.
The Box Tops were a blue-eyed soul band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1967. They were known for their string of hit singles in the late 1960s. In early 1968, the group was riding high on the success of their previous singles and preparing to release new material.
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