Lonely Teardrops

Background

"Lonely Teardrops" is an album track on John Fogerty, the first LP he released after signing with Asylum Records. The song was recorded at Wally Heider Recording in San Francisco and engineered by David Coffin. Fogerty plays all the instruments by himself.

The song was initially recorded and released as a single in 1958 by R&B, Soul, and Rock n Roll singer Jackie Wilson.

Collector's notes

The John Fogerty album is only available as an imported item in the USA.

Trivia

John Fogerty appears on two recordings where the song was taken from the catalogue of Jackie Wilson. Besides recording "Lonely Teardrops" in 1975, Fogerty performed  "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher" with Bruce Springsteen, Darlene Love, Sam Moore, Billy Joel and Tom Morello on the 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Concerts CD and DVD in 2010. 

Live versions

John Fogerty has never performed the song live in concert.

Critical reception

"I was aware of the song list well in advance of acquiring the album, and I was very anxious to hear this song, because I had heard another version, and I loved it! I wondered how (or it) Fogerty could improve on it, like most of the Creedence cover tunes did. Of course, he succeeded, even though he only sings the chorus, leaving out the verses. His superb voice, sax, organ, and guitar combine for a masterpiece. "Say you will" listen to this again!" -Matt Loewen

"I kind of wish John would have recorded the verses to this song as well. Its a little bit repetitive to the hear the same words over and over again. However, the soulful arrangement of this chorus is done well and the guitar solo is grade A!" -Glenn J. Wiener

Fans' views

"Vocal performance excellent, it proves Soul Music's power."

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