"I Count the Tears" is a song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman and performed by The Drifters, with Ben E. King singing lead.The Drifters, "I Count the Tears" Single Release Retrieved May 14, 2023 In 1960, the track reached No. 6 on the U.S. R&B chart, No. 17 on the U.S. pop chart, and No. 28 on the UK Singles Chart.The Drifters, "I Count the Tears" Chart Positions Retrieved May 14, 2023
It was featured on their 1962 album, Save the Last Dance for Me.The Drifters, Save the Last Dance for Me Retrieved May 14, 2023
A theme from the song was later used for the chorus of "Let's Live for Today".
Other versions The Aces released a version of the song as a single in 1964.The Aces, "I Count the Tears" Single Release Retrieved May 14, 2023 The Searchers released a version of the song on their 1964 album This Is Us.The Searchers, This Is Us Retrieved May 14, 2023 Tony Orlando released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1978 single "A Lover's Question".Tony Orlando, "A Lover's Question" Single Release Retrieved May 14, 2023 Rosanne Cash recorded the song for the 1995 tribute album Till The Night Is Gone: A Tribute To Doc Pomus.
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