I Can Feel You Cryin’

Zoo Freaks, get ready to groove with the Zoo Crew as we spin "I Can Feel You Cryin’" from Gary Wright’s 1979 album Headin' Home! This soulful track, clocking in at 4:28, is a deep cut that captures the emotional intensity Wright was known for. According to AllMusic’s Joe Viglione, Headin' Home feels like an album driven by a “serious relationship in crisis,” and this song’s heartfelt lyrics and lush production reflect that turmoil. While specific interviews about the song are scarce, Wright’s knack for weaving personal experiences into his music shines through, with the track credited solely to him. Fun fact: the album was recorded at Davlen Sound Studios and Star Pasture Studios, with Cherokee Studios handling the overdubs and mixing, giving it that polished California vibe The Globe and Mail described as “bouncy and soulful without being crass or sweaty.”

Not much has surfaced from Wright himself about the song’s creation, but its placement on Headin' Home, an album that peaked at #147 on the Billboard 200, shows his willingness to experiment after the massive success of The Dream Weaver. The track’s introspective tone aligns with Wright’s spiritual side, influenced by his long friendship with George Harrison. Fans on The Gary Wright Fan Club have speculated that the song’s raw emotion might tie to his personal life, possibly his marriage to Christina Wright, who co-wrote other tracks like “I’m the One Who’ll Be by Your Side” from the same album. Though no direct quotes confirm this, the song’s vibe fits the album’s theme of navigating love and loss.

Gary Wright’s journey to this point started far from the recording studio. Born on April 26, 1943, in Cresskill, New Jersey, he kicked off his career as a child actor, appearing on Captain Video and His Video Rangers at age seven and later landing a role as Cesario in the 1954 Broadway production of Fanny. Music, though, was his true calling. Inspired by R&B legends like Ray Charles and James Brown, as well as rock pioneers like Elvis Presley and the Beatles, Wright initially pursued medicine, studying in New York and Berlin. But in 1967, while touring Europe with his band The New York Times, he met Island Records founder Chris Blackwell. This encounter changed everything. Blackwell invited him to London, where Wright joined forces with Mike Harrison and Mike Kellie to form Spooky Tooth, a blues-rock outfit that gained a cult following with albums like Spooky Two.

After leaving Spooky Tooth in 1970, Wright went solo, signing with A&M Records and releasing Extraction and Footprint. His big break came with 1975’s The Dream Weaver, featuring the iconic hits “Dream Weaver” and “Love Is Alive.” His work with George Harrison on All Things Must Pass also shaped his spiritual and musical outlook, infusing his songs with Indian influences. Wright’s innovative use of synthesizers helped define the sound of 70s rock, and his later work in the 80s and 90s embraced world music and new age genres. He continued performing, joining Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band and releasing his final album, Connected, in 2010.

Zoo Freaks, you can dive deeper into Gary Wright’s world through his official channels. Visit his website at www.garywright.com for updates and music. Connect with fans on his Facebook page, follow his Instagram, or check out posts on X. For more fan interaction, join The Gary Wright Fan Club on Facebook or explore fan-driven content at Last.fm. Keep those vibes high, and let’s keep spinning those records!