Synopsis

Tommy Page performs the sentimental ballad in a polished late-1980s pop setting, singing directly to the camera as the video intercuts his performance with images of ballet dancers. The presentation keeps the focus on the song's message of emotional support and companionship rather than building a detailed storyline. Page's earnest delivery, soft lighting, and romantic visual style reinforce the promise at the heart of the lyric: being present for someone through loneliness, heartbreak, and difficult moments.

Factoids & Trivia

• Released in 1988, "A Shoulder to Cry On" appeared on Page's self-titled debut album and was one of the record's principal ballads.

• Page wrote the song himself. He said its inspiration came from a seriously ill friend, rather than from a conventional romantic relationship.

• Arif Mardin and Joe Mardin produced the recording, giving it the lush orchestration associated with late-1980s adult pop.

• Two of Page's friends from the New York club scene appear in the video as ballet dancers. Page later recalled that their presence helped the clip attract attention in Asian markets.

• The song reached No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became an especially important early success for Page in Asia.

• The video was later included in Tommy Page: The Video Collection, issued in 2003.