Sue Thompson (1925–2021), singer known for “Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)”

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Sue Thompson was a singer known for 1960s songs including “Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)” and “Norman.”Thompson began performing as a child, and she had a record contract by 1950, singing country music.

But it took more than a decade for her to produce a hit, finally succeeding when she was paired with songwriter John D. Loudermilk.

He wrote her songs “Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)” and “Norman,” both Top 5 hits in 1961. The new singles embraced a pop music sound and verged on novelty tunes, as Thompson sang their lightly funny lyrics in a girlish voice.

She had moderate success throughout the early 1960s with other singles, including “Have a Good Time,” “James (Hold the Ladder Steady),” and “Paper Tiger.” In later years, Thompson returned to a.