Tears Will Be the Chaser for Your Wine

Wanda Jackson

About Tears Will Be the Chaser for Your Wine

"Tears Will Be the Chaser for Your Wine" is a song written by Leroy Coates and Dale Davis. It was recorded and released as a single by American country, rock, and Christian artist, Wanda Jackson. The song was recorded at the Columbia Recording Studio on April 19, 1966 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. "Tears Will Be the Chaser for Your Wine" was officially released as a single in November 1966, peaking at number eleven on the Billboard Magazine Hot Country Singles chart. The song was issued on Jackson's 1966 studio album, Reckless Love Affair. Music journalist, Robert K. Oermann and anthropologist, Mary A. Bufwack called this song, among Jackson's other late 1960s recordings, "self-assertive about women's issues". 


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1967
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Tears will be the chaser for your wine
You sit there and tell me how you'd like to be free
You're tired of bein' tied down to a home and family
You say you miss the bright lights along the great white way
Little do you realize the price you have to pay
Tears will be the chaser for your wine after you leave this love of mine
Bright lights and taverns that's where you'll spend your time
And tears will be the chaser for your wine
[ dobro ]
Before you make up your mind you really want to go
Stop and think it over there's something you don't know
When the part is over then what will you do
When you wanna come back there'll be no place for you
And tears will be the chaser...

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Wanda Jackson

Wanda Lavonne Jackson (born October 20, 1937) is an American singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist who had success in the mid-1950s and 1960s as one of the first popular female rockabilly singers and a pioneering rock and roll artist. She is known to many as the Queen (or First Lady) of Rockabilly. more »

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Written by: DALE DAVIS, LEROY GOATES

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14 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Tears Will Be the Chaser for Your Wine" is a song that belongs to the country and rockabilly genre, showcasing Wanda Jackson's versatile talent.
Chart Performance
The song had an impressive performance on the charts, reaching number 11 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1966.
Album Inclusion
"Tears Will Be the Chaser for Your Wine" was also included in Wanda Jackson's 1967 album "Reckless Love Affair."
Popular Cover Versions
Many other artists have performed cover versions of this popular song. The most notable of these being Dottie West, who included the song in her 1967 album "With All My Heart and Soul."
Song Duration
"Tears Will Be the Chaser for Your Wine" is not particularly long, clocking in at just 2:25 minutes.
Song Writers
The song was written by Dale Davis and LeRoy Goates.
Career Influence
The track is considered one of Jackson’s signature songs and had a big influence on her career, helping to cement her reputation as the "Queen of Rockabilly."
Recording Label
The song was released under the Capitol Records label, one of the major record labels of the time.
Award Recognition
In 2012, Wanda Jackson’s “Tears Will Be the Chaser For Your Wine” was recognized with a Grammy Hall of Fame Award.
Live Performances
Jackson included "Tears Will Be the Chaser for Your Wine" frequently in her concert setlists, making it a fan-favorite at her live shows.
Radio Play
Even several decades after its release, "Tears Will Be the Chaser for Your Wine" continues to receive radio play on country music stations.
Pop Culture
The song has appeared in various media over the years, contributing to the pop culture significance of Jackson's work.
Legacy Impact
It has significantly influenced the landscape of future country and rockabilly music, inspiring artists who came after Jackson.
Song Theme
The song echoes themes of loss and longing, classic storylines often found in country and rockabilly music.

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