"Cry for Help" is a song from Irish boyband

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. The song was released in

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as a digital download on 27 March 2015 through

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. It was released as the second single from their self-titled debut studio album. The song peaked at number 1 on the

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, as of 2020 the most recent Irish act to achieve the feat.

Reception

Sophie Bird from Flavour Mag said ""Cry for Help" is an exceptional song, proving these lads talents." adding it's one of her favourites from the album.

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Cry for Help" was first released onto

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on 26 March 2015 at a total length of three minutes and eleven seconds.HomeTown - Cry For Help -

Track listing

Chart performance

Release history

References

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