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Wikipedia article




"'A Tear Fell'" is a popular song. It was written by Eugene Randolph and Dorian Burton and released in 1956.

The best-known version of the song was recorded by Teresa Brewer the same year, peaking at number two in the U.K. and #5 in the U.S. The B-side to her single, "Bo Weevil", was also a hit in the U.S. reaching #17 on the pop chart.

Cover versions



*"A Tear Fell" was recorded in the United Kingdom by Jill Day and Edna Savage.

*The song was also covered by the country singer Billy "Crash" Craddock, and became a top ten country hit. The * It covered by the Jamaican reggae singer, Eric Donaldson.

*Ivory Joe Hunter also recorded "A Tear Fell" on 19 November 1955 in New York City, reaching number 15 on the American 'Billboard' R&B chart in March 1956. Ray Charles sang "A Tear Fell", his version entered Cashbox Magazine on July 18, 1964.

*Soul singer Solomon Burke recorded "A Tear Fell" in 1966, releasing the song as a 'B' side to his Christmas single "Presents For Christmas" on Atlantic Records.

References



Category:Teresa Brewer songs

Category:Billy "Crash" Craddock songs

Category:1956 songs


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