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"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. 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.

It was featured on their 1962 album, Save the Last Dance for Me.

Other versions

• The Aces released a version of the song as a single in 1964.
• The Searchers released a version of the song on their 1964 album This Is Us.
• Tony Orlando released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1978 single "A Lover's Question".

References

1. Marsh, Dave (1989). The Heart of Rock & Soul: The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made. Plume. p. 279. ISBN 0-452-26305-0.
2. The Drifters, "I Count the Tears" Single Release Retrieved May 14, 2023
3. The Drifters, "I Count the Tears" Chart Positions Retrieved May 14, 2023
4. The Drifters, Save the Last Dance for Me Retrieved May 14, 2023
5. The Aces, "I Count the Tears" Single Release Retrieved May 14, 2023
6. The Searchers, This Is Us Retrieved May 14, 2023
7. Tony Orlando, "A Lover's Question" Single Release Retrieved May 14, 2023

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