Tears on My Pillow

Little Anthony

About Tears on My Pillow

"Tears on My Pillow" is a doo-wop song written by Sylvester Bradford and Al Lewis in 1958. The composition was first recorded by Little Anthony and the Imperials on End Records and was that group's debut recording under that name. The music was arranged by the great arranger Belford "Sinky" Hendricks who also arranged "Two People in the World", "Hurts So Bad", and "Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop". Their original recording of the song became a Billboard Top 10 Pop smash, peaking at #4, and was The Imperials' first million-seller. It was also a two-sided hit, with its flip side, "Two People in the World," also becoming a major hit. Although it remains one of the Imperials' signature songs, "Tears on My Pillow" has been extensively covered, including a No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart version by Kylie Minogue in January 1990. 


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2001
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(Oh oh oh)
You don't remember me, but I remember you
'Twas not so long ago, you broke my heart in two
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart 
Caused by you, you

If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
I'd gladly take you back, and tempt the hand of fate
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you

Love is not a gadget, love is not a toy
When you find the one you love 
She'll fill your heart with joy

If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
I'd gladly take you back, and tempt the hand of fate
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you

You (oh oh oh)
You (oh oh oh), you (oh oh oh)
You (oh oh oh) you (oh oh oh)

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Little Anthony

Little Anthony and the Imperials is an American rhythm and blues/soul vocal group from New York City founded by Clarence Collins in the 1950s and named in part for its lead singer, Jerome Anthony "Little Anthony" Gourdine, who was noted for his high-pitched voice. In addition to Collins and Gourdine, the original Imperials included Ernest Wright, Gloster "Nate" Rogers, and Tracy Lord, the last two of whom were subsequently replaced by Sammy Strain. The group was one of the very few doo-wop groups to enjoy sustained success on the R&B and pop charts throughout the 1960s. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 4, 2009, 23 years after the group's first year of eligibility for induction. more »

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Written by: SYLVESTER BRADFORD, AL LEWIS

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12 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Tears on My Pillow" is a song by Little Anthony and the Imperials, originally released in 1958.
Music Genre
The song is an emotive piece rooted in the "doo-wop" era of the late 1950s.
Chart Performance
"Tears on My Pillow" managed to reach number two on the Billboard Pop Singles Chart in the US, and number four on the UK Singles Chart.
Songwriters
The song was composed by Sylvester Bradford and Al Lewis.
Used in Film
It was featured in the films "Grease" and "The Wanderers."
Recorded by Other Artists
Artists such as New Edition, Sha-Na-Na, Ne-Yo, and Kylie Minogue have done their own cover versions of the song.
Success in Australia
The song was particularly successful in Australia when covered by Kylie Minogue, reaching number one on the singles chart in 1990.
Song Recognition
The song is recognized as one of the iconic pieces that helped Little Anthony and the Imperials establish their places in the world of rock and roll and doo-wop.
Lyrics Theme
The song's lyrics discuss the ache of heartbreak and unrequited love.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
It is one of the songs that highlighted the group's vocal talent, leading Little Anthony and the Imperials to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.
Original Album
The song was first released as part of the album "We Are The Imperials."
Iconic Introduction
"Tears on My Pillow" is known for its iconic, plaintive opening line, "You don't remember me, but I remember you..."

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