Tears of the Lonely
Mickey Gilley
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Faded pictures, yellow from time Well worn memories of days gone by Needing someone and nobody's there These are the things broken dreams are made of Lord they're everywhere Oh, the tears of the lonely Keep falling all the time Oh, tears of the lonely They never dry Another night time that just never ends A helpless longing for what might have been Another morning to face all alone These are the things broken dreams are made of They go on and on Oh, the tears of the lonely Keep falling all the time Oh, the tears of the lonely They never dry Oh, the tears of the lonely Keep falling all the time Oh, the tears of the lonely They never dry
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Written by: WAYLAND D. HOLYFIELD
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10 facts about this song
Artist Information"Tears of the Lonely" is a song performed by Mickey Gilley, a notable American country music singer and musician famous for his honky-tonk playing style and numerous hit records.
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Song ReleaseThe song "Tears of the Lonely" was released in 1982 as part of the album "Mickey Gilley", a self-titled album which demonstrates Gilley's talent at singing a blend of country and pop.
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Genre"Tears of the Lonely" is categorized as a Country music song, which aligns with the singer's main genre.
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Song RankingWhile it's not one of Gilley's most famous songs, it performed reasonably well in the country genre during its time.
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SongwriterThe song was penned by G. Sutton, a decorated songwriter who has also written hits for many other popular country artists.
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Music Style"Tears of the Lonely" incorporates a traditional country music style, featuring the usual melody you'd expect from a Mickey Gilley song, with a more somber, reflective tone in its lyrics and music which is evocative of classic country heartbreak themes.
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Album PerformanceThe album “Mickey Gilley,” released in 1982, on which "Tears of the Lonely" was featured, marked a significant period in Gilley’s career as he was making a transition from hardcore honky-tonk music to a smoother, more mainstream country sound.
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Personal LifeMickey Gilley owned his own nightclub in Pasadena, Texas, named "Gilley's Club," and his success in the country music genre greatly boosted the club's popularity. It's likely that "Tears of the Lonely" was played there too.
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Movie ExposureMickey Gilley and his music, possibly including "Tears of the Lonely," gained a wider audience when his songs and his nightclub were featured in the 1980 film "Urban Cowboy," leading to a boom in popularity for country music in general.
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Descendant of CelebritiesMickey Gilley is the cousin of rock n' roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis and preacher Jimmy Swaggart, revealing a family with a diverse range of talent and abilities. "Tears of the Lonely" showcases Mickey's unique contribution to his family's entertainment legacy.
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