There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight
Willie Nelson
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I'll pretend I'm free from sorrow and I make believe that wrong is right Your wedding day will be tomorrow but there ain't gonna be no teardrops tonight And I'll believe that you still love me when you wear your veil of white But if you think that you're above me there ain't gonna be no teardrops tonight Why oh why should you desert me are you doing this for spite And if you only want to hurt me there ain't gonna be no teardrops tonight Shame oh shame for what you're doing are you doing this for spite You don't care whose life you ruin but there ain't gonna be no teardrops tonight And there'll be no teardrops tonight
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11 facts about this song
Origination"There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight" is not originally by Willie Nelson. It was written and performed by Hank Williams, a country music legend, in 1950. Nelson covered it later in his career.
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Album InclusionNelson's version of "There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight" features on his critically acclaimed album "Both Sides Now" that was released in 1970.
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GenreAlthough Willie Nelson is known for his country music, his version of "There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight" incorporates elements of pop and jazz.
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Vocal Performance"There’ll Be No Teardrops Tonight" showcases Nelson's characteristic smokey, strained vocal approach which adds emotional depth to the song.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song expresses the sorrow and loneliness of a man attempting to hide his broken heart behind a facade of joy.
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Band AccompanimentOn his rendition of "There’ll Be No Teardrops Tonight," Nelson is supported by his backing band, featuring harmonica, piano, drums, and bass.
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Release ReceptionAlthough his version did not chart as high as some of his other classics, Nelson's cover of "There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight" is recognized by fans and critics for its emotional warmth and melancholic resonance.
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Different VersionA unique feature about this song is that Nelson recorded it again in his later years. This version was included in his 1989 album “A Horse Called Music.”
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Collaborative PerformanceNelson has performed "There’ll Be No Teardrops Tonight" with Tony Bennett, showcasing the song’s versatility across not just country, but jazz and pop genres as well.
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Awards and AcknowledgmentWhile the song did not win any awards, it is considered a part of a body of work that has given Willie Nelson his status as an icon in the country music genre.
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Live PerformanceWillie Nelson has performed "There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight" at numerous concerts and live events, demonstrating his enduring affection for the song.
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