Tracks of My Tears
Smokey Robinson
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People say I'm the life of the party 'Cause I tell a joke or two Although I might be laughing loud and hearty Deep inside I'm blue So take a good look at my face You'll see my smile looks out of place If you look closer it's easy to trace The tracks of my tears I need you Need you, need you, Since you left me if you see me with another girl Seeming like I'm having fun Although she may be cute, she's just a substitute 'Cause you're the permanent one So take a good look at my face You' see my smile looks out of place If you look a little bit closer it's easy to trace The tracks of my tears I need you... Need you, need you, Outside I'm masquerading Inside my hope is fading I'm just a clown since you put me down My smile is my make up I wear since my break-up with you Baby, take a good look at my face You'll see my smile looks out of place If you look closer it's easy to trace The tracks of my tears Baby, baby baby baby take a good look at my face You'll see my smile looks out of place Look a little bit closer it's easy to trace The tracks of my tears
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Written by: Marvin Tarplin, Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, William Robinson Jr.
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4 facts about this song
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles1. "Tracks of My Tears" by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles is a classic Motown song released in 1965.
2. The song was written by Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore, and Marv Tarplin.
3. It ranked number 50 in Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time."
4. "Tracks of My Tears" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007.
5. Since its release, the song became a significant success and is considered a signature song for the Miracles.
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Johnny Rivers6. Johnny Rivers released his cover version of "Tracks of My Tears" in 1967.
7. It was featured on Rivers' album "Rewind."
8. Rivers' version reached number 10 on Billboard Hot 100, surpassing the original's peak of number 16.
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Linda Ronstadt9. Linda Ronstadt covered "Tracks of My Tears" and it was included on her 1975 album "Prisoner in Disguise."
10. Ronstadt's remake peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1975, further popularizing the song.
11. Her version was also a number one hit on the easy-listening charts.
12. Linda Ronstadt's rendition of the song earned her a nomination for the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 18th Annual Grammy Awards.
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General Facts13. "Tracks of My Tears" has been covered by numerous artists in different genres, demonstrating its timeless appeal.
14. In 2008, "Tracks of My Tears" was announced as one of the songs to be preserved in the Library of Congress, recognising its cultural, historic, and aesthetic value.
15. This song is known universally for its poignant lyrics that paint a picture of a man who appears happy on the outside but is mourning a lost love within.
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