Tracks of my tears smokey robinson and the miracles. Compiling a singledisc set of tracks from william smokey robinson s long career and calling it a definitive collection is a bit absurd, since robinson as a writer, singer, producer, and arranger has had a hand in countless hits over the years, at motown and elsewhere, and nothing short of an extensive box set could hope to even come close to defining that kind of pop history. Available versions with bakcing vocals, without backing, with lead vocal to learn the song. Song information for the tracks of my tears smokey robinson on allmusic.
Soul week music the five worst covers of the tracks of my tears. People say im the life of the party cause i tell a joke or two although i might be laughing loud and hearty deep inside im blue so take a good look at my face youll see my smile looks out of place if you look closer, its easy to trace the tracks of my tears i need you, need you need you, need you since you left me if you see me with another girl seeming like im having fun although she. Apr 07, 2011 legend had it that audiences would actually break into tears when robinson and the miracles sang the tracks of my tears. For the past thirty years, smokey robinson has been writing, producing, and singing some of the top hits of all time under the motown label. The tracks of my tears smokey robinson mp3 instrumental karaoke. Intro people say im the life of the party cause i tell a joke or two although i might be laughing loud and hearty deep inside im blue so take a good.
Smokey robinson the tracks of my tears lyrics video. The tracks of my tears i need you, need you since you left me if you see me with another girl seeming like im having fun although she may be cute. The tracks of my tears smokey robinson mp3 instrumental karaoke this title is a cover of the tracks of my tears as made famous by smokey robinson same as the original tempo. The tracks of my tears is a 1965 hit single by the miracles for the tamla motown label. Motown legend smokey robinson is known for singing or writing some of the greatest songs of all time, including my girl, shop around, tears of a clown and i second that. The tracks of my tears i need you, need you since you left me if you see me with another girl seeming like im having fun although she may be cute, shes just a substitute because youre the permanent one so take a good look at my face youll see my smile looks out of place yeah, look a little bit closer and its easy to trace the tracks of my.
The tracks of my tears i need you, need you since you left me if you see me with another girl seeming like im having fun although she may be cute shes just a substitute because youre the permanent one so take a good look at my face youll see my smile looks out of place if you look closer, its easy to trace the tracks of my tears i need you. The tracks of my tears i need you, need you since you left me if you see me with another girl seeming like im having fun although she may be cute shes just a substitute because youre the permanent one so take a good look at my face youll see my smile looks out of place if you look a little bit closer, its easy to trace the tracks of my tears. Smokey robinson and the miracles was the performing and recording name from 1965 to. Although the song didnt crack the pop top 15 upon its release as a. Inside all my hope is fading im just a clown oooyeah, since you put me down my smile is my makeup i wear since my breakup with you baby, take a good look at my face, uhhuh you see my smile looks. Smokey robinson and the miracles tracks of my tears. Robinson is noted for being one of the primary figures associated with the motown record label, second only to the companys founder, berry gordy. The five worst covers of the tracks of my tears bleader. Tracks of my tears sheet music january 1, 1967 by smokey robinson author see all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This title is a cover of the tracks of my tears as made famous by smokey robinson. The tracks of my tears i need you, need you since you left me if you see me with another girl seeming like im having fun although she may be cute, shes just a substitute because youre the permanent one so. It tapped into their emotions, said moore of the miracles. The tracks of my tears is a song written by smokey robinson, pete moore, and marv tarplin. Although the song didnt crack the pop top 15 upon its release as a single in the summer of 1965, as the years passed, it revealed itself as perhaps his definitive ballad, rivaling even youve really got a hold on me.
His love songs are complex, particularly around questions of gender. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in g major transposable. Do do do do do do do do do do do do do do, do do do do people say im the life of the party cause i tell a joke or two although i might be laughin loud and hearty deep. Legend had it that audiences would actually break into tears when robinson and the miracles sang the tracks of my tears. In 1967, johnny rivers covered the song and his version was a number 10 hit on the billboard hot 100. Separate compilations are available for the music by smokey robinson as a solo singer including being with you and the miracles without smokey including love machine.
The title track flopped when first issued in britain in 1965 but reached no. The tracks of my tears i need you, need you outside im masquerading inside my hope is fading just a clown ooh yeah since you put me down my smile is my make up i wear since my break up with you baby take a good look at my face youll see my smile looks out of place yeah just look closer, its easy to trace the tracks of my tears baby, baby. The tracks of my tears smokey robinson song info allmusic. Robinson is noted for being one of the primary figures associated with the motown record. Scrobble songs and get recommendations on other tracks and artists. Smokey robinson the tracks of my tears live 1965 create. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. From detroit, michigan, the band miracles remain notable as the first successful group act for berry gordys motown records. Here he tells about the peaks and valleys of his life and career and. The tracks of my tears i need you, need you since you left me if you see me with another girl seeming like im having fun although she may be cute shes just a substitute because youre the permanent one so. Shes just a substitute because youre the permanent one so.
People say im the life of the party, because i tell a joke or two, although i might be laughing loud and hearty, deep inside im blue, so take a good look at my face, youll see my smile looks out of place. The tracks of my tears the best of smokey robinson writer. The tracks of my tears i need you, need you outside im masquerading inside my hope is fading just a clown ooh yeah since you put me down my smile is my make up i wear since my break up with you. Complete your smokey robinson and the miracles collection. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page.
Tu do do do, tu do do do, tu do do do, tu do do do do do do people say im the life of the party cause i tell a joke or two although i might be. Ooo baby baby 1965, the tracks of my tears 1965, more love 1967, i second that emotion 1967, baby. The tracks of my tears smokey robinson karaoke version. Motown legend smokey robinson is known for singing or writing some of the greatest songs of all time, including my girl, shop around, tears of a clown and i second that emotion. Smokey robinson the tracks of my tears live 1965 on vimeo. Explore audibles collection of free sleep and relaxation audio experiences. In britain, smokey and the miracles are remembered primarily for two songs, these being tracks of my tears later revived by linda ronstadt and tears of a clown, but they were more successful in their homeland. The tracks of my tears by smokey robinson on going to a gogo. Early photo of the miracles, from the cd jacket, the miracles. Tu do do do, tu do do do, tu do do do, tu do do do do do do people say im the life of the party cause i tell a joke or two although i might be laughing loud and hearty deep inside im blue so take a good look at my face youll see my smile looks out of place if you look closer, its easy to trace the tracks of my tears i need you. Listen online to smokey robinson and the miracles the tracks of my tears and see which albums it appears on. Albums the tracks of my tears smokey robinson and the. Smokey robinson and the miracles the tracks of my tears. As smokey matured as a songwriter the group found its own unique voice.
William smokey robinsons long career as a writer, singer, producer, and arranger has been an extraordinary one, but his best work, most would agree, was done with the miracles at motown. Do do do do do do do do do do do do do do, do do do do people say im the life of the party cause i tell a joke or two although i might be laughin loud and hardy deep inside im blue. The tracks of my tears smokey robinson and the miracles. Smokey robinson, elton john the tracks of my tears audio. The tracks of my tears with lyricssmokey robinson and the. Smokey robinson receives gershwin prize for american song. Smokey robinson and the miracles backing tracks download. In britain, smokey and the miracles are remembered primarily for two songs, these being tracks of my tears later revived by linda. It is considered among their best recordings, and is listed on the the rock and roll hall of fames 500 songs that shaped rock and roll. Smokey robinson wrote more than his fair share of classic songs, but tracks of my tears holds a special place among his hits.