A Tear Fell
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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.[1]
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.
- 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.[2] 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.
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