Tear’s On My Pillow – Little Anthony & The Imperials
“Tears on My Pillow” is a classic doo-wop ballad performed by the American vocal group Little Anthony & The Imperials. It was released as a single in 1958 and became one of the group’s most successful and enduring songs. The track features lead vocals by Anthony Gourdine, known as “Little Anthony,” whose emotive voice and heartfelt delivery added to the song’s popularity.
The song’s lyrics center around heartbreak and longing. It expresses the pain of lost love and the tears shed by the narrator, who finds solace in the memories of a past relationship. The poignant and relatable themes struck a chord with listeners, propelling the song to become a hit.
“Tears on My Pillow” quickly climbed the charts, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Its success extended beyond the United States, with the song also charting in other countries, including the United Kingdom. The song’s popularity helped solidify Little Anthony & The Imperials’ position as one of the prominent doo-wop groups of the era.
Over the years, “Tears on My Pillow” has remained an enduring classic. Its timeless melody and heartfelt lyrics have resonated with generations of listeners, earning it a place in the pantheon of beloved doo-wop and pop ballads. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, further cementing its status as a classic.
Little Anthony & The Imperials continued to release music throughout the 1960s and 1970s, with several more hits, including “Goin’ Out of My Head” and “Hurt So Bad.” Their smooth harmonies and Little Anthony’s soulful vocals left a lasting impact on the music industry and have ensured their place in the annals of doo-wop and R&B history.
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April 17, 2021 @ 6:06 pm
Great to listen to this group once again. Good music back in the days!!
April 16, 2021 @ 10:21 am
brings back lot of great me priest his This song brings back a lot of great memories …thanks for the memories
February 22, 2020 @ 1:01 pm
So much talent back in those days, will always remember! On the radio there is so much “static” that passes for music. I think not! I will continue to listen to “good” music on my CDs…..as long as they continue to produce CDs and players. (I hear those are on the way out???)
February 18, 2020 @ 4:10 pm
Originally saw these guys in a huge Toronto (Canada) concert during late ’50’s or early ’60’s and this was their big hit signature song. Another show in the later ’60’s and they had a larger number of popular records to include. During the late 1970’s & early ’80’s we found Little Anthony during some Hawaii trips. His group members were slightly different and by this time they had many more numbers in their performance set. Of course, “Tears” was still their signature tune and the years gone bye did not change most of the high notes.
Generally, Gourdine looks the same but obviously somewhat aged in appearance. One of the concerts was performed on a floating “barge” venue. We spectators were swaying with the gentle motion…but after a zillion performances since the late 1950’s, he has those high notes pretty much still under control.
September 25, 2016 @ 12:44 am
Beautiful. What marvellous voices they had. The singers and music in that era was just magical. Thank you so much for sharing.
God Bless.