What Am I Crying For is the fifth and final album by Dennis Yost and The Classics IV and their only album on MGM South, released in 1973. It was released in Brazil as Love Me or Leave Me Alone the following year.
The album failed to chart. The title track was the band's final Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 39.
Positive reviews greeted the album despite its failure to chart. Billboard states that the album has a considerable middle-of-the-road appeal. Gary Graff describes its title track as a fine example of the group's distinctive sound. Bad Cat states, despite Yost's pleasant voice with a middle-of-the-road approach, his performances were deeper and rougher compared to his previous albums.