A Little Bitty Tear
Burl Ives
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A little bitty tear let me down, spoiled my act as a clown I had it made up not make a frown, but a little bitty tear let me down. You said you were leaving tomorrow That today was our last day I said there'd be no sorrow, that I'd laugh when you walked away. A little bitty tear let me down, spoiled my act as a clown I had it made up not make a frown, but a little bitty tear let me down. I said I'd laugh when you left me Pull a funny as you went out the door That I'd have another waiting And I'd wave goodbye as you go. A little bitty tear let me down, spoiled my act as a clown I had it made up not make a frown, but a little bitty tear let me down. Everything went like a planned it And really put on quite a show In my heart I felt I could stand it Till you walked with your grip through the door. A little bitty tear let me down, spoiled my act as a clown I had it made up not make a frown, but a little bitty tear let me down. A little bitty tear let me down.
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Written by: HANK COCHRAN
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10 facts about this song
Artist Details"A Little Bitty Tear" was covered by some iconic artists, namely Bing Crosby, Burl Ives, and Wanda Jackson, each bringing their unique touch to the song. Bing Crosby is famously known as one of the best-selling recording artists of all time.
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Chart SuccessThe version sung by Burl Ives achieved significant success on the charts. It peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 2 on the Billboard Easy Listening chart in 1962.
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Award NominationsFor his renditions of the song, Burl Ives received nominations for Grammy awards in the categories of 'Best Country & Western Recording' and 'Best Male Solo Vocal Performance'.
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Album InclusionBing Crosby recorded "A Little Bitty Tear" alongside several other worthy tunes for his album "On the Happy Side", which was released in 1962.
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Versions and RecordingsThe song was also covered by the country music icon Wanda Jackson for her twelfth studio album, "Love Me Forever", in 1963. Her version is known for its raw and powerful country style interpretation of the song.
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Song Origins"A Little Bitty Tear" was written by Hank Cochran, an American country music singer and songwriter who also penned hits for Patsy Cline, George Strait, and Eddy Arnold.
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Legacy and InfluenceThe song's lyrics and melody have made it a classic not only in country music but also in popular music. Many other artists have covered it throughout the years, perpetuating its influence on generations of musicians.
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UK SuccessNot limiting itself to the United States, Burl Ives' version of "A Little Bitty Tear" also became a hit in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at No. 9 on the UK singles chart.
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Record LabelsThe recording of "A Little Bitty Tear" by Burl Ives was released under the Decca Record label, while Bing Crosby's version was distributed under Capitol Records, and Wanda Jackson’s under Capitol Records as well.
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Genre"A Little Bitty Tear" has exhibited a crossover appeal, finding fans among lovers of folk, pop, and country. Burl Ives and Bing Crosby gave the song a folk-pop treatment, while Wanda Jackson rendered it with a distinctive country flavor.
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