The Tracks of My Tears
Smokey Robinson
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People say I'm the life of the party Because I tell a joke or two Although I might be laughing loud and hearty Deep inside I'm blue So take a good look at my face You'll see my smile looks out of place If you look closer, it's easy to trace The tracks of my tears I need you, need you Since you left me if you see me with another girl Seeming like I'm having fun Although she may be cute She's just a substitute Because you're the permanent one So take a good look at my face You'll see my smile looks out of place If you look closer, it's easy to trace The tracks of my tears I need you, need you Outside I'm masquerading Inside my hope is fading Just a clown oh yeah Since you put me down My smile is my make up I wear since my break up with you So take a good look at my face You'll see my smile looks out of place If you look closer, it's easy to trace The tracks of my tears
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Written by: Marvin Tarplin, Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, William Robinson Jr.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Composer and Performer"The Tracks of My Tears" was originally composed and performed by the Motown group, The Miracles, with their main vocalist, Smokey Robinson.
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SuccessReleased in 1965, the song was a major success and became one of the Miracles' most enduring and significant songs.
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Billboard RankingsIn its initial release, the song reached number 2 on Billboard Magazine's R&B singles chart, and number 16 on Billboard's Hot 100.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including Johnny Rivers and Linda Ronstadt.
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Johnny Rivers VersionJohnny Rivers released his cover of "The Tracks of My Tears" in 1967 and it reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was a pop hit in the U.S.
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Linda Ronstadt VersionLinda Ronstadt also covered the song in 1975, and her version managed to reach number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Awards and AccoladesIn 2007, "The Tracks of My Tears" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for its "historical, artistic and significant" value.
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Cultural SignificanceIn 2008, it got listed in the United States National Recording Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
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InspirationThe song was reportedly inspired by Smokey Robinson’s want to write a slower, more emotional song compared to his earlier lively numbers.
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SongwritingAlong with Robinson, the other two co-songwriters for the song were Miracles' members Pete Moore and Marv Tarplin.
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Music InfluenceThe song's success set a starting point for an era of slow and emotional songs to take precedence in the Motown record label's successes.
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