Tears On My Pillow

Johnny Nash

About Tears On My Pillow

"Tears on My Pillow" was a popular song for Johnny Nash. Written by Ernie Smith and produced by Ken Khouri and Johnny Nash, "Tears on My Pillow" was the sole number-one single in the UK Singles Chart for Nash, spending a single week at the top of the charts in July 1975. New Zealand act The Parker Project, covered this song in 1991, reaching No. 1 on the New Zealand charts in June of that year.


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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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Johnny Nash

John Lester "Johnny" Nash, Jr. (born August 19, 1940) is an American pop singer-songwriter, best known in the US for his 1972 comeback hit, "I Can See Clearly Now". He was also the first non-Jamaican to record reggae music in Kingston, Jamaica.[citation needed] more »

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Written by: Glenroy Ernie Smith, Glenroy Smith

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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.
Chart Performance
The song topped the UK Singles Chart in July 1975, showcasing its immense popularity and successful reception in the United Kingdom.
Released Year
"Tears on My Pillow" was released in 1975, contributing to the evolving music scene of the era.
Artist Career
The success of "Tears on My Pillow" significantly boosted Johnny Nash's career, making him a well-recognized figure in the reggae music genre.
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.
Album
The track was included in Johnny Nash's album titled "Tears on My Pillow," further popularizing the song.
Song Style
The 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.
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.
Song Duration
The full-length version of "Tears on My Pillow" lasts for around three minutes.
Legacy
Even 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.
Artist's Background
Johnny 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.
Awards
Despite 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.
Music Video
There is no official music video for "Tears on My Pillow," as the song was released before the popularity of the music video era.
Worldwide Success
Although the song had the most significant impact in the UK, it was also successful in several other countries, expanding Nash's fanbase internationally.
Co-writers
Ernie 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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