Tears On My Pillow
Johnny Nash
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I can't take it I'm so lonely Gee I need you so I can't take it Oh I wonder Why you had to go But Baby, Every night I wake up crying Tears on my pillow An pain in my heart You on my mind I remember all the good times That we had before Oh I remember an now my heart My very soul cry's out for more But baby, all your love for me is dying Tears on my pillow Pain in my heart You on my mind I'll always remember that day You promised to love me You said you'd love me to the very end And I'll never forget I'll never forget when you walked away from me You walked out of my life to my very best friend Oh Oh baby, every night I wake up crying Tears on my pillow Pain in my heart You on my mind Yeah Tears on my pillow Pain in my heart You on my mind I got tears on my pillow Pain in my heart You on my mind I got tears on my pillow Pain in my heart An you on my mind
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Written by: Glenroy Ernie Smith, Glenroy Smith
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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15 facts about this song
Genre"Tears on My Pillow" by Johnny Nash belongs to the Reggae genre, infusing elements of Jamaican music style.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the UK Singles Chart in July 1975, showcasing its immense popularity and successful reception in the United Kingdom.
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Released Year"Tears on My Pillow" was released in 1975, contributing to the evolving music scene of the era.
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Artist CareerThe success of "Tears on My Pillow" significantly boosted Johnny Nash's career, making him a well-recognized figure in the reggae music genre.
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Song's Origin"Tears on My Pillow" was actually a cover version of the doo-wop song by Little Anthony and the Imperials which was released in 1958, a testament to Nash's versatility as an artist.
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AlbumThe track was included in Johnny Nash's album titled "Tears on My Pillow," further popularizing the song.
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Song StyleThe song is known for Nash's soft and suave vocal delivery combined with the reggae rhythm backdrop, which was an exciting twist to the original doo-wop version.
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Critical Acclaim"Tears on My Pillow" by Johnny Nash was universally acclaimed by critics for its unique reggae interpretation and the singer's vocal prowess.
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Song DurationThe full-length version of "Tears on My Pillow" lasts for around three minutes.
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LegacyEven many years after its release, the song remains one of Johnny Nash's most beloved and recognized tracks, solidifying its place in the music history.
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Artist's BackgroundJohnny Nash, an American singer-songwriter, was one of the early artists who brought reggae music into the mainstream, and "Tears on My Pillow" stands as one of his noteworthy contributions in the industry.
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AwardsDespite its success, "Tears on My Pillow" did not win any major music awards, but it did help Johnny Nash establish a firm footing in the music world.
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Music VideoThere is no official music video for "Tears on My Pillow," as the song was released before the popularity of the music video era.
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Worldwide SuccessAlthough the song had the most significant impact in the UK, it was also successful in several other countries, expanding Nash's fanbase internationally.
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Co-writersErnie Smith and Sylvester Bradford were credited as the co-writers of this track, contributing to the song's lyrical composition and the reggae beat.
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