Tracks of My Tears

Smokey Robinson

About Tracks of My Tears

"The Tracks of My Tears" is a song written by Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore, and Marv Tarplin. It is a multiple award-winning 1965 hit R&B song originally recorded by their group, The Miracles, on Motown's Tamla label. In 1967, Johnny Rivers covered the song and his version was a number 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Linda Ronstadt recorded a hit cover of her own in 1975 that reached number 25 on the Hot 100 chart. Numerous other artists have recorded the song over the years.


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People say I'm the life of the party
Because 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
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
Because you're the permanent one
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
Outside I'm masquerading
Inside my hope is fading
Just a clown oh yeah
Since you put me down
My smile is my make up

I wear since my break up with you
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

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Smokey Robinson

William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson was the founder and front man of the popular Motown vocal group The Miracles, for which he also served as the group's chief songwriter and producer. Robinson led the group from its 1955 origins as The Five Chimes until 1972 when he announced a retirement from the stage to focus on his role as Motown's vice president. more »

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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 Miracles
1. "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.
Johnny Rivers
6. 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.
Linda Ronstadt
9. 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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13. "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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