Teardrops

Womack & Womack

About Teardrops

"Teardrops" is a song on Womack & Womack's fourth studio album, Conscience (1988). The songwriters were listed as Womack & Womack, a pseudonym of Cecil and Linda Womack, who also served as the producers of the track alongside Chris Blackwell. Released as the album's lead single during the third quarter of 1988 (see 1988 in music), it charted highly around the world, reaching number-one in the Netherlands and number 2 in Australia, Germany and Switzerland, and number 3 in the UK. In 1993, Elton John and k.d. lang covered "Teardrops" for John's album Duets. In 1998, British group Lovestation covered the song, and later, German pop band No Angels and Australian singer Kate Alexa released their own cover versions as singles in 2007 and 2008, respectively. In 2002, Lulu and Elton John covered the song for Lulu's album Together. In 2009, the Sugababes re-recorded the track for the 50 Years of Island Records compilation. It has also been covered by The xx in 2009, on a bonus disc with their debut album xx, as well as by British singer Joss Stone who included the track on her 2012 album The Soul Sessions Vol. 2. In 2011, the song was covered by Cliff Richard and Candi Staton for Richard's Soulicious album and by Roosevelt in 2016. 


Year:
2004
5:04
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Whenever I hear goodbyes, remind me baby of you
I break down and cry, next time I'll be true, yeah
Fever for lost romance remind me baby of you
I took a crazy chance
Next time I'll be true, I'll be true, I'll be true

Footsteps on the dance floor remind me baby of you
Teardrops in my eyes, next time I'll be true, yeah
Whispers in the powder room
"She cries on every tune, every tune, every tune"

When I'm dancin' 'round, remind me baby of you
I really let you down, next time I'll be true, yeah
I took a crazy chance
"She cries on every tune, every tune, every tune"

Footsteps on the dance floor remind me baby of you
Teardrops in my eyes, next time I'll be true, yeah
Whispers in the powder room
"She cries on every tune, every tune, every tune"

And the music don't feel like it did when I felt it with you
Nothing that I do or feel ever feels like I felt it with you

Hurting deep inside, she cries on every tune
I break down and cry
"She cries on every tune, every tune, every tune"

Footsteps on the dance floor remind me baby of you
Teardrops in my eyes, next time I'll be true, yeah
Whispers in the powder room
"She cries on every tune, every tune, every tune"
(REPEAT TO FADE)

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Womack & Womack

Womack & Womack was the singing and songwriting partnership of American musicians Linda Womack and her husband, Cecil Womack. The duo were successful as songwriters for other artists, and had several international hits as a singing duo in the 1980s and 1990s. Later recordings, with other members of their family, were credited to The House of Zekkariyas. more »

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Written by: Cecil Womack, Linda Womack

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10 facts about this song

Songwriters
"Teardrops" was written by Cecil and Linda Womack who made up the duo "Womack & Womack".
Origin
The song was originally released by Womack & Womack from their fourth studio album, "Conscience", in 1988.
Genre
The song is generally classified as soul and pop music.
Cover Artists
Popular artists like Elton John, Joss Stone, and Lulu have all covered the song "Teardrops".
Elton John's Cover
Elton John covered "Teardrops" for his thirtieth studio album "The Diving Board" in 2013 more than two decades after the song's original release.
Joss Stone's Cover
In 2004, British soul singer Joss Stone covered "Teardrops" in her second studio album, "Mind Body & Soul".
Lulu's Cover
Scottish singer and actress Lulu covered "Teardrops" in her 2002 double album, "Together".
Chart Performance
"Teardrops" was a commercial success and reached No.3 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart in the United States in 1988.
Music Video
The music video of "Teardrops" by Womack & Womack, features the duo performing the song, with a blend of quirky and emotive elements.
Cultural Impact
The enduring popularity of "Teardrops" has made it a classic in the pop and soul genres, with its covers continuing to bring the song to new audiences.

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