When Did Journey Release “Who’s Crying Now”?

“Who’s Crying Now” Was Released Courtesy of Columbia Records in 1981. It Was the First Song Journey Ever Dropped Which Made It onto the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.

It Is Steve Perry, Journey’s Longstanding Frontman, Who Originally Conceptualized This Song, in One of Those Sudden, Impromptu Kind of Ways. He Is Therefore Credited with Writing “Who’s Crying Now”. but He Is Not the Only Credited Writer. We Also Have Some Contribution from Another Writer in the Form of Perry’s Bandmate at the Time, Jonathan Cain.

Covers of “Who’s Crying Now”

American Jazz and R&B Singer Randy Crawford Gave a Soul Twist to This Track. It Was Featured on Her Tenth Album, “Through the Eyes of Love”, Released in 1992.

“Monsters Vs. Aliens”

The 2009 Computer-Animated Movie, “Monsters Vs. Aliens” Made Use of This Song. in This Movie, “Who’s Crying Now” Can Be Heard Playing on the Radio During a Couple’s Date, Just Before Aliens Come Down to Earth.

“Who’s Crying Now” by Journey

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• Oct 8, 2026 • 4 min read

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