About the song
“Tears On My Pillow” is a song by Little Anthony & The Imperials, released in 1958. The song was written by Sylvester Bradford and Al Lewis.
The lyrics of “Tears On My Pillow” express the deep sorrow and heartache of losing a loved one. The narrator reflects on the pain and loneliness experienced since the departure of their partner, with tears falling on their pillow each night. The song captures the universal feeling of longing and the emotional struggle of moving on after a breakup.
With its poignant melody and Little Anthony’s soulful, emotive vocals, “Tears On My Pillow” became a significant hit, reaching a wide audience and solidifying the group’s place in the history of doo-wop and R&B music. The song has been covered by various artists over the years, but the original remains a classic, cherished for its emotional depth and timeless appeal.
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You don’t remember me, but I remember you‘Twas not so long ago, you broke my heart in twoTears on my pillow, pain in my heartCaused by you, youIf we could start anew, I wouldn’t hesitateI’d gladly take you back, and tempt the hand of fateTears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by youLove is not a gadget, love is not a toyWhen you find the one you loveShe’ll fill your heart with joyIf we could start anew, I wouldn’t hesitateI’d gladly take you back, and tempt the hand of fateTears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by youYou (oh oh oh)You (oh oh oh), you (oh oh oh)You (oh oh oh) you (oh oh oh)