what was the feedback given from the critics after listening to this track?
It received positive reviews. Heather Phares of AllMusic commented that "Anna Kendrick surprises with some strong singing on 'Cups'.
Cups (song)
Heather Phares of AllMusic commented that "Anna Kendrick surprises with some strong singing on 'Cups'." Mile Raymer, writing for the "Chicago Reader", commented that he does "appreciate the song itself", while saying "the state of having a song that fits this long and confusing (on several levels) description has made the Hot 100 a much more interesting place for the past year". 
miss me when i'm gone anna kendrick It was a 1931 folk song adapted by American singer Anna Kendrick for the song “Cups”. who originally wrote its lyrics? A. P. Carter who is this person mentioned? He was an American musician and founding member of "The Carter Family." is he still living? No, he died on November 7th, 1960. what musical instruments are played in the background of that track done by anna? She plays the song on a plastic cup and handclaps the rhythm.
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Cups (song) [SEP] Critical reception
Heather Phares of AllMusic commented that "Anna Kendrick surprises with some strong singing on 'Cups'." Mile Raymer, writing for the "Chicago Reader", commented that he does "appreciate the song itself", while saying "the state of having a song that fits this long and confusing (on several levels) description has made the Hot 100 a much more interesting place for the past year". Nicholas Howe of "Screen Rant" placed the song at number one on his "Pitch Perfect: Top 10 Covers In The Movie Series" list, saying no one couldn't go anywhere without hearing Kendrick sing the song while doing the "trademark cup flipping that was popularized with the movie".