Lonely Teardrops
Jackie Wilson
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(Shoo bee doo bop, bop, bow) (Shoo bee doo bop, bop, bow) (Shoo bee doo bop, bop, bow) My heart is crying, crying Lonely teardrops My pillow's never dry of lonely teardrops Come home, come home Just say you will, say you will (Say you will) say you will (say you will) Hey, hey (say you will) My heart is crying, crying Lonely teardrops My pillow's never dry of lonely teardrops Come home, come home Just say you will, say you will (Say you will) say you will, (say you will) Hey, hey (say you will) Just give me another chance for our romance Come on and tell me that one day you'll return 'Cause, every day that you've been gone away You know my heart does nothing but burn, crying Lonely teardrops My pillow's never dry of lonely teardrops Come home, come home Just say you will, say you will (Say you will) say you will, (say you will) Hey, hey (say you will) Say it right now, baby (Say you will) come on, come on (Say you will) say that you Say it right now, baby (Say you will) come on, come on (Say you will) hey come on
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Written by: BERRY JR GORDY, GWENDOLYN GORDY FUQUA, TYRAN CARLO
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
ArtistThe song "Lonely Teardrops" is performed by Jackie Wilson, a preeminent figure of soul music. He is celebrated as an artist that paved the way for artists like James Brown and Michael Jackson.
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Chart RankingsThe song was a significant hit, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B chart and number seven on the Pop charts.
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Release Year"Lonely Teardrops" was released in 1958.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Berry Gordy, Gwen Gordy, and Roquel "Billy" Davis. Berry Gordy later went on to found Motown Records.
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Notable PerformanceWilson’s performance of the song on Ed Sullivan's show is considered as one of his most memorable performances.
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Critical AcclaimMany music critics regard "Lonely Teardrops" as one of Wilson's best songs. Some critics even say that the song reflects his most robust vocal performance.
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Cultural ImpactThe catchphrase "My heart is crying, crying" from the song's lyrics became a popular saying after the song got famous.
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AlbumThe song appeared on Wilson's album, also titled "Lonely Teardrops."
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CoversMany artists have covered "Lonely Teardrops," including Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5, Brian Hyland, and Narvel Felts.
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Musical StyleThe song exemplifies the transition between rhythm and blues and soul, showcasing Wilson's powerful, operatic vocal style.
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AwardsWilson received a Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999 for "Lonely Teardrops."
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LegacyThe song is recognized as one of the '500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll' by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Near-Fatal IncidentWilson had a heart attack while performing this song at a Dick Clark show in 1975 and entered semi-comatose state until his death in 1984.
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