Run Away Little Tears

Connie Smith

About Run Away Little Tears

"Run Away Little Tears" is a single by American country music artist Connie Smith. Released in April 1968, the song reached #10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The single was later released on Smith's 1968 album entitled I Love Charley Brown. The single also reached #18 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart in 1968, becoming her second single to chart in Canada.


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2012
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[Chorus:]
Run away little tears 
You've been locked up too long
Run away little tears our baby's gone
I look at his picture
Touchin old souvenir
And then grow weak from holding back these locked up tears

[Repeat Chorus:]
A storm of emotion keeps on working within
Breaking down a heart that only he could mend

[Repeat Chorus:]
Run away little tears our baby's gone

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Connie Smith

Connie Smith (born Constance June Meador; August 14, 1941) is an American country music artist. Active since 1964, Smith is widely considered to be one of the genre's best female vocalists. She has earned eleven Grammy award nominations, twenty top ten Billboard country singles, and thirty one charting albums, three of which have hit number one. On October 21, 2012, Smith became the twelfth solo female vocalist and nineteenth woman to be elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame. more »

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Run Away Little Tears" is a country song recorded by American country music artist Connie Smith.
Album Association
It is a part of Connie Smith's album "Soul of Country Music" which was her eighth album released in August 1968.
Song Length
The song has an approximate length of 2:42 minutes, making it an average length for country songs of its time.
Songwriters
Accomplished songwriters Bill Anderson and Jon Randall Stewart are the credited for writing "Run Away Little Tears".
Chart Performance
The track did quite well on the music charts. In 1968, it reached #10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Re-Recording
Connie Smith later on re-recorded a version of "Run Away Little Tears" for her 1976 album, "The Best of Connie Smith, Vol. II".
Singing Style
As widely acknowledged, Connie Smith’s performance in "Run Away Little Tears" showcases her unique ability to bring a delicate balance of vulnerability and strength to her vocal delivery, a recognized signature of her singing style.
Music Style
The song exemplifies the classic country style with elements of gospel music, reflecting the common stylistic traits of country music during the mid to late 1960s.
Lyrical Content
The lyrics of "Run Away Little Tears" pertain to a theme of heartbreak and the urge to hide the feeling of sadness, resonating with many listeners who have gone through a painful breakup.
Legacy
Although not one of Connie Smith's most commercially successful songs, "Run Away Little Tears" continues to be appreciated by fans and critics alike for its heartfelt performance and melodic excellence. The song further contributed to Connie Smith’s common recognition as one of the genre's top female vocalists.

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