Lonesome Tears in My Eyes
"Lonesome Tears in My Eyes" is a song written by Johnny Burnette, Dorsey Burnette, Paul Burlison and Al Mortimer. It was first released by co-writer Johnny Burnette and his Rock 'n' Roll Trio in December 1956,[1][2][lower-alpha 1] and has been covered by various artists, including the Beatles.
Original version
"Lonesome Tears in My Eyes" | |
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Song by Johnny Burnette | |
from the album Johnny Burnette and the Rock 'n Roll Trio | |
Released | December 1956 |
Recorded | May–July 1956 |
Genre | Rockabilly |
Length | 2:05 |
Label | Coral Records |
Songwriter(s) | Johnny Burnette, Dorsey Burnette, Paul Burlison and Al Mortimer |
Johnny Burnette, recorded "Lonesome Tears in My Eyes" for his studio album Johnny Burnette and the Rock 'n Roll Trio, the song was composed together with Dorsey Burnette (his brother), Paul Burlison and Al Mortimer.[1][3]
The UK label Mabel's Record Co. release it unofficially as a single along Your Baby Blue Eyes on B-side.[5]
Personnel
- Tony Austin – drums
- Paul Burlison – electric guitar
- Dorsey Burnette – bass fiddle
- Johnny Burnette – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Eddie Gray – drums
- Grady Martin – guitar
The Beatles version
"Lonesome Tears in My Eyes" | |
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Song by The Beatles | |
from the album Live at the BBC | |
Released | 30 November 1994 |
Recorded | 10 July 1963 |
Length | 2:36 |
Label | Apple |
Songwriter(s) | Johnny Burnette, Dorsey Burnette, Paul Burlison and Al Mortimer |
Producer(s) | Terry Henebery |
The Beatles, recorded "Lonesome Tears in My Eyes" "live in studio" for the BBC radio programme Pop Go The Beatles on 10 July 1963, and later transmitted on 23 July.[3] In 1994, their recording was commercially released on the album Live at the BBC. The song also influenced a later Beatles song, "The Ballad of John and Yoko" in that the outro guitar riff to that song was inspired by the corresponding intro guitar riff on "Lonesome Tears in My Eyes".[6]
Personnel
Covers
Other artists that have covered the song include:
See also
References
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- The Beatles Live at the BBC album booklet, p. 36
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