Lonely Teardrops

Jackie Wilson

About Lonely Teardrops

"Lonely Teardrops" is a song recorded and released as a single in 1958 by R&B singer Jackie Wilson on the Brunswick label. It is a 1999 Grammy Hall of Fame Inductee. The song became an across-the-board national Top 10 Pop smash (# 7), a # 1 hit on the R&B charts, and is ranked #315 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It is ranked as the 57th biggest U. S. hit of 1959. "Lonely Teardrops" is also listed on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of "The 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll".  


Year:
1962
4:18
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(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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Jackie Wilson

Jack Leroy "Jackie" Wilson, Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) was an American singer and performer. Known as "Mr. Excitement", Wilson was important in the transition of rhythm and blues into soul. He was considered a master showman, one of the most dynamic and influential singers and performers in R&B and rock history. Gaining fame in his early years as a member of the R&B vocal group Billy Ward and His Dominoes, he went solo in 1957 and recorded over 50 hit singles that spanned R&B, pop, soul, doo-wop and easy listening. During a 1975 benefit concert, he collapsed on-stage from a heart attack and subsequently fell into a coma that persisted for nearly nine years until his death in 1984, aged 49. By this time, he had become one of the most inf… more »

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Written by: BERRY JR GORDY, GWENDOLYN GORDY FUQUA, TYRAN CARLO

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13 facts about this song

Artist
The 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.
Chart Rankings
The song was a significant hit, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B chart and number seven on the Pop charts.
Release Year
"Lonely Teardrops" was released in 1958.
Songwriters
The song was written by Berry Gordy, Gwen Gordy, and Roquel "Billy" Davis. Berry Gordy later went on to found Motown Records.
Notable Performance
Wilson’s performance of the song on Ed Sullivan's show is considered as one of his most memorable performances.
Critical Acclaim
Many 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.
Cultural Impact
The catchphrase "My heart is crying, crying" from the song's lyrics became a popular saying after the song got famous.
Album
The song appeared on Wilson's album, also titled "Lonely Teardrops."
Covers
Many artists have covered "Lonely Teardrops," including Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5, Brian Hyland, and Narvel Felts.
Musical Style
The song exemplifies the transition between rhythm and blues and soul, showcasing Wilson's powerful, operatic vocal style.
Awards
Wilson received a Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999 for "Lonely Teardrops."
Legacy
The song is recognized as one of the '500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll' by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Near-Fatal Incident
Wilson 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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