Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tracks Of My Tears

Thank you my friend SGT (Join to see) for posting the music video of Smokey Robinson & The Miracles performing Tracks Of My Tears in honor of the fact that on June 23, 1965 - The Miracles released 'The Tracks of My Tears' on Motown's Tamla label.

'The Tracks of My Tears' written by William 'Smokey Robinson, Jr.' Pete Moore, and Marv Tarplin
Lyrics
"People say I'm the life of the party
Because I tell a joke or two
Although I might be laughing loud and hearty
Deep inside I'm blue
So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears
I need you, need you
Since you left me if you see me with another girl
Seeming like I'm having fun
Although she may be cute
She's just a substitute
Because you're the permanent one
So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears
I need you, need you
Outside I'm masquerading
Inside my hope is fading
Just a clown oh yeah
Since you put me down
My smile is my make up
I wear since my break up with you
So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears"

One classic Smokey Robinson & The Miracles performance inspires me to post a couple more

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears Of A Clown (1970)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaMX0Cs5Bc4

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I used to listen to them often, back in the day.

Good group.