Johnny Rivers - The Tracks Of My Tears

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[@caroltaylor7894]

No one sang like him. He was meant for a certain generation. Ours.

[@wandadotson5747]

I totally agree. Plus brings such great memories of my time..those were the best..music ans all

[@joannamita7023]

I have to agree! No one sings this song like Johnny Rivers.

[@rickrobideau5230]

I was born in 1991 and I'm a fan!

[@janellestuckey8477]

I agree, we are the luckiest generation of all.

[@johnwilliams640]

I agree. I'm 71 This guy was great.

[@lyndoneaton5391]

Why don't we have singers like this anymore?

[@chrisgrube8529]

Times and songs , just went different for aging kids , I was one of them .in my teens I was a Late 60s and 70 s ,now at 69 Sireus has what you want to hear .

[@ClaudiaHeinowski-k4o]

Hell, I don't know ! Claudia H.

[@michealhand1001]

Because imho They all want instant fame and don,t put in the apprenticeship playing pubs and Clubs.etc Thanks to them America,s got talent, Britain,s got talent etc.

[@garyhieronymus9072]

If he is not in the hall of fame it is a shame and down right wrong.

[@warrenalbert9336]

One of his best songs ever. He had so many great hits and I still like to hear them.

[@morganclare4704]

He didn't write it, though.

[@stevebourbon5322]

@@morganclare4704 who cares. he sings it like he owns it and that's all that matters

[@Birdwatching754]

Long live Johnny Rivers. To this day in 2024 he is a winner. Too many memories to mention.

[@babayegajaeger7082]

This song was my summer song of '67.

[@janicelyons7]

Where are the Johnny Rivers fans? I'm here...... Where are the rest of the fans? I'm loving his music...... Classics baby!!!!

[@LucifersChild54]

Me too.

[@earlgarcia2736]

I'm here too.

[@john111257]

i loved him ...in uk

[@anitawilliams6826]

Earl Garcia I'm here too

[@valerieehrlich1500]

So am I love j Johnny rivers

[@carllooney7433]

This man can sing as well as anybody, I can’t believe he’s not in the Hall of Fame. One of the best!!! 😎🥃

[@MrJamieMurph4141969]

Yes, indeed!!!

[@ernestkovach3305]

Injustice.

[@marycollett1714]

Put him in and take Dolly Parton out!!

[@RebeccaLaLone-pw6cg]

The best

[@AdaKilgore]

I agree.

[@garypasciak1395]

We are few and far apart but, he is a great part of our collective musical history! What a story teller!

[@michaelduggan1890]

I'm a Johnny Rivers fan ......big time . What a talent and great songs !

[@johnwilliams640]

Its sad that this guy isn't in the rock and roll hall of fame. I hope he makes it one day. Good Luck

[@steely_Bob]

No, but POS madonna is. Go figure

[@65wiseman]

I couldn't agree more.

[@ernestkovach3305]

Racism against Latino/ Hispanics; this time by blacks, out of hateful hate and jealousy.

[@Tonithenightowl]

I'm a huge fan always have been. Something about his voice and delivery. Passion.

[@charleneschooling3060]

Yes! Background instrumentals are awesome!

[@dennisbullis4896]

i have listened to him since 1966, he should be in the "Hall of Fame" what the heck"

[@teajjam]

Me too Dennis! I just lip synced every word of this song with Johnny and I haven’t heard it in years. I’ve never forgotten the words. The only song I can say that about.

[@kathrynsonbergh7370]

Right here, 68 yrs old, got stuck with him for 3 days in New Mexico because of snow. He played all my favorite songs, such a gentleman

[@2510katjo]

Johnny and his music is in the minds and hearts of millions, even 50 years later. It still touches me. He's in millions HOF's to me.

[@garryhastings3383]

Love this guy, always will. His songs brings back times to me you wouldn't want to share. I'm still here and so is JR. Just wish I could have met you. Great artist, timeless!

[@selimalrashid3109]

Me too. After 77 years. No one like Johnny. Love ya!! Johnny. Thank you so much.

[@garryhastings3383]

@@selimalrashid3109 Totally agree, JR got me through some tough times but whenever I play his stuff now I can't help but shed a tear, Glad you like his stuff too,

[@carletoncandis635]

Johnny Rivers can cover anything.

[@josemartinez-nl8dn]

His covers we're better than the Original 👍💪😎 Long Live Johnny

[@snuddycraig9929]

He was always considered a "minor talent" but in my books he is tops. Mellow and haunting.

[@sandsoftime1954]

Always amazes me, the misconceptions in people minds. Take Johnny Rivers for example, Back in the early sixties ,a day never passed without hearing at least couple of JR song on the radio. Sold a ship load of records and was on every major show on T.V.. Shows like American Bandstand, The Ed Sullivan Show and maybe Laugh in, Dean Martin or Mervin Griffin . On top of that, so he wouldn't be bored on Friday or Saturday he would do a few concerts like all over the world. Minor Talent ? really ?

[@gotch09]

There was nothing 'minor' about the Johnny to me.

[@mikeloghry9521]

With The GIFT of LOVE BALLEDS.

[@mikeloghry9521]

@@sandsoftime1954 WELL SAID SALUTE

[@mikeloghry9521]

@@gotch09 NOTHING !!!

[@joannesmith3304]

Love all his songs no one can sing like this any more

[@selimalrashid3109]

Got that straight. No one like Johnny !!

[@jerryfair1727]

This brings back memories of my sweet departed wife, Edwina... we both loved this song!

[@deni0.0.7]

Only Johnny can cover any Motown song he pulls it off with no effort! The guy was (GREAT) 😍😍😍

[@artdecokc]

Johnny Rivers should have made the Hall of Fame years ago.

[@janetbrowntlc]

I will love Johnny Rivers until I'm gone. Everything he sings is beautiful. My favorite..Poor Side Of Town.but it was this song The Tracks Of My Tears I was listening to the first time my future husband came to see me. Alot of memories here. Thanks for sharing it feels good to walk down memory lane of many yrs ago. After many yrs of trying I finally had To Look To My Soul.

[@watchman1178]

Why isn't Johnny Rivers in the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame? He should be, imo.

[@dorciepat]

What a GREAT question!! He is absolutely one of the most memorable vocalists of his time period. snicker9400 said it best "johnny sang my life in the 60s". He interpreted the words so incredibly well.

[@whitecrow7147]

Too Much Politics And Money Involved. The Way The Music Industry is

[@sherryluttman4380]

Emory Thomas he didn't take the oath to Satan

[@raymonkravagna6365]

Green Day is in the HOF !!! They SUCK!!!!!!!!! How is this great artist NOT in the HOF???? Was one of my first ever albums I bought as a kid.

[@Rapture-Ready888]

Probably cause they are jealous of him and maybe because he didn't sale his soul to the devil.

[@sandraquick9336]

Yes he should be in the rock and roll hall of Fame

[@rodneymacfarlane1707]

i remember working on the farm .planting potatoes, sitting on the back of the planter with the trannie up to my ear back when i was 15 or 16 ,50odd year or so ago.wonderful memories .listening to such great music thankyou

[@antoniocarlospalmapalma9533]

Ok,my Brother, im johnny Rivers fan too , and iam stay here! Hugs!

[@charleswhitfield9286]

I'm so glad I was born in the 1950s that gave a chance to hear such songs as this just love in the hights

[@janellestuckey8477]

Me too, no greater time to be born,

[@LindaSchwarz-b3k]

What memories! One of a kind. Spent summer weekends 70- 71 at Wasaga Beach. Sat. nights at the Dardanella. They played him a lot. What memories!

[@heloisahelena6280]

Heloisa Helena.Sao Paulo.SP..BRASIL. Eu amo johnny Rivers..Assiste 2 vezes.Em SP...Muita emoção.

[@cfenton227]

Jonny Rivers played in Bakersfield some years ago and I got the meet him in person. He signed a record album of his. It's 2020 and I never get tired of his music.

[@kenmusillo8667]

Another great Italian american singer

[@chckmrsh]

A prime example of taking a song and making it yours!!!What a great cover!!!

[@GregWTyree]

JOHNNY RIVERS HAD SUCH PASSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE HIS MUSIC!!!!!!!!!! CLASSIC!!!!!!! FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@williammoran4014]

I got to see him at an oldies concert in Atlanta Ga. it was great

[@marilenetala3050]

Janice Lyons. I have always been Johnny Rivers fan and I always will. Love his voice. ! 🎈

[@karlfisher1864]

Do you have a sister named Theresa? Maybe I know you. Karl Fisher

[@MargieVarner44]

In the mid 60's Johnny sang at the Whiskey a Go Go on the strip in Los Angeles. He was there every weekend and lots of others singers went there to hear him because he sang a blend of soul, country ,cajun and rock n rock...LOVE HIM

[@djreid]

the album is just fantastic

[@elisium1234]

I love him too 😍🎶💖

[@tombutcher5776]

Steve McQueen use to go the Whiskey and met JR, thus became good friends and played at his wedding. True story.

[@selimalrashid3109]

And my wife used to work at Don Hills on Sunset Strip just down the Strip. She used to do the hair for Oliva Newton John, Ellie McGraw, Maggie Smith and so many others. I would come cruising up La Cienega Blvd on my 1975 Norton Bicentennial 850 Commando for a hair cut and a mustache trim.

[@onlybosslion9267]

Johnny has a great play list! Love this music! Brings back life as a young girl, Lol. Memories!

[@1951henleys]

One of his greatest songs, why is he not in the Hall of fame !!!!!

[@frankporto2646]

Maybe because he mainly done covers like this one that was originally done by smokey and the miracles although he does them very well that might be the reason he had very few original songs

[@colbyb999]

@@frankporto2646 - based upon your comment, Elvis Presley was mainly just a cover artist. He and Rickie Nelson got famous doing covers of mainly black artists because the racist radio stations refused to play them back in the day!

[@frankporto2646]

@@colbyb999 Elvis did mainly original songs he had great song writers of course he did some covers they all do but for u to say Elvis was mainly a cover artist is absolutely ridiculous do some research before u comment

[@colbyb999]

@@frankporto2646 I did NOT say that Elvis did mainly cover songs. I said based upon your comment he did... HUGE difference! You need to work on your reading comprehension skills.

[@michaelmarshall55]

as a Canadian, the fact that Johnny isn’t in the US Rock & Rock Hall of Fame is just another proof of a Great Republic in slow decline - sad !

[@markpoole6164]

He and Billy Joel Royal sound so much alike, I love both...great sound

[@argerinejordan4703]

I remember all of his songs. Miss this kind of music.😢

[@Thebiblesaysso]

God I wish they still sang good music.

[@brucekat53]

I know what you mean baby!!!

[@1951savage]

Me to but that is why I come to youtube where It can be found

[@juvenilehall1979]

Linda Wright I truly agree - this would be a hit today if they re-released it !!!! Roger C.

[@dianefrabis4380]

Linda Wright (

[@gloriamartell1267]

Linda Wright greatest voice ever, love his moves best music ever

[@billwidner8982]

What's not to like? Loved these guys from day one!

[@michaelglickman1300]

For those wondering, the musicians are lead vocalist-guitarist Johnny Rivers, guitarist Mike Deasy, bassist Joe Osborn, drummer Hal Blaine, pianist Larry Knechtel, arranger-conductor Jimmy Webb, and horn and string arranger and conductor Marty Paich.

[@marcosrocha3607]

+Michael Glickman . Nice information dude. I think it was great time when singers were good an music was great. Nowadays we have this trash they use to call music. Here In Brazil Jonny Rivers has a lot of fans.

[@marcosrocha3607]

I´m from Brazil and love good music. I lived in U.S.A some years ago and I use visit your country since then. Let´s keep in touch. Have a nice day.

[@gillisvg7508]

Thank you !

[@300reimer]

Thanks, Michael. I myself am interested in info like this. Should J Rivers be in the HOF? I think yes.

[@carletoncandis635]

The Wrecking Crew

[@georgefleblanc1]

i remember when johnny rivers did his version of a smoky robinson song i was eight years old in 1966! I still like this song today in 2013!

[@lobo7792]

Get this talented man in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame quick. This is ridiculous.

[@snicker-hc4nv]

johnny sang my life in the 60s- still feelin' it !

[@davidsurnearsr8249]

Johnny touches my soul like no other performer. Love his music!

[@Cynster777]

david surnear sr so true!

[@LucifersChild54]

Me too, I bet I wasn't but around 10,or 11 years old when I heard that song and Poor Side Of Town which my Niece, who passed away along with my other Niece several years ago. Gloria, the oldest Niece, use to come and pick me up and my older Sister up and we would ride around at night in her Impala Convertible and she played the radio all the time and Johnny Rivers was just about one of her favorite singers and those two songs I mentioned were her favorites. She was dating a guy who eventually she married and they broke up for awhile before they got married and she would cry when she heard "Poor Side of Town" on the radio and all those memories of us riding around at night come flooding back when I hear this and I miss her so much.

[@mikeloghry9521]

As he does mine. They all started comming in heavy. In 1970 The Summer Of. With My Love Linda♡Bell. NEVER been anyone like ♡Her♡ Since. It was late Summer. When ♡She♡ gave me back my ring...♡tears even now...

[@paulaaubin4987]

@@mikeloghry9521 The summer of love❤️

[@JWPMinnesota]

I was 11 years old in 1967, I remember this song the a.m. radio. I just thought it was a great song. I bought this 45 that summer, must have played it a thousand times a month. I still get a smile on my face when I hear this one and "Poor Side of Town"

[@unclealand]

And the angelic backup girls are none other than Darlene Love and The Blossoms. They also backed him up on "Poor Side of Town" and "Baby, I Need Your Lovin'." He sure knew how to pick the best.

[@teajjam]

+unclealand I always thought that The Fifth Dimension sang backup on this. I had the album and there were a few pics of them in the photo gallery.

[@unclealand]

According to Wikipedia, Darlene Love's bios and interviews, and other sources, its The Blossoms on "Poor Side of Town," and "Baby,I Need Your Lovin."

[@jennifursun3303]

+unclealand probably cause they sang on a lot of stuff the Crew played on

[@signjoey]

the blossoms also were with johnny at the whisky a go go

[@unclealand]

Joe Cholik On the LIVE album? I didn't know. Gotta check if there's a video. Those gals could sound a dozen different ways.

[@fredbaria5290]

He has one of the best voices and has some of the best songs i've ever heard. and yes why ain't he in the rock and roll hall of fame.

[@johnadair6542]

The rap against him is that he re-made many black artists songs...this one Smokey wrote and sang Maybelline Chuck Barry et al

[@jeanieruter7416]

@@johnadair6542 Chuck Berry never held it against him. Why should anyone else?

[@selimalrashid3109]

@@johnadair6542 So why should anyone. Everyone loves Smokey Robinson, and everyone loves Johnny Rivers. Love is what makes Humanity, so do not put him or anyone down because, someone sang a song after someone else. It only means that the song is great, and so is Smokey and Johnny. Thank you, everyone for your creativity. And thank God Almighty!!

[@HeindelDavid]

The days of innocence for Rock & Roll and when music was fun, sad and meaningful...

[@lisielisie9751]

Yes!!!

[@marciosantana3966]

Musica super bonita ,que mexe com os corações apaixonados ,falando aqui de S de São paulo e B de brasil🇧🇷

[@howiedogp]

Such a great song. The song builds until the 2:00 point and then really takes off. Love it.

[@valerieteti1755]

I love his version the best

[@alloralodde438]

I have loved Johnny forever from the first time I heard him sing Memphis

[@robinviau3898]

I grew up listening to Johnny Rivers thanks to my Mom. She wore out her LP and new the words to every song! The "Tracks or My Tears" leads me right to the "Poor Side of Town" which still brings me to tears.

[@whisky2roxy]

Takes some stones to cover this Robinson classic. Johnny does a great job!

[@johntaylor294]

They should make a movie about Johnny Rivers ! He deserves it !

[@evelyncutler7164]

It is nice to listen to such a wonderful talent. His music is bringing back a piece of my life I forgot about.

[@tombutcher5776]

Evelyn Cutler Amen!

[@selimalrashid3109]

Me too, Evelyn. Your name reminds me of the woman who used to take care of me, after my grandmother did. She was very sweet to me, Mrs. Evelyn Jones. This was in South Pasadena, California, where my parents meet and got married and I grew up, until my parents moved to Glendora, California.

[@shaykatz5648]

Was really a great time in our young lives. 77 yrs now

[@sandyjacobs4656]

It's Easter, 2018, and I'm listening to this. Anyone else?? 😳 Good music like this never gets old.......

[@lauramater628]

Miss the Michigan summer breezes, moms cooking the smell of hay and the the whole family and neighbors working there farms and the good music.

[@rosewhite7716]

Saw him concert mant yrs ago loved it one of my highlights of my life

[@mikeloghry9521]

STAND UP ALL LOYAL FANS AND FANS ALIKE. TO GET OUR VOTES AND VOICES BE HEARD AND COUNTED FOR JOHNNY RIVERS. TO FOREVER BE IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME. IT IS TIME, AND LONG OVERDUE. HE HAS LONG DESERVED IT. SOMEHOW SIGN A PETITION OVER THE INTERNET. SURELY SOMEBODY GOT THE SMARTS FOR THAT. TO OVER COME THE POWERS THAT BE IN THE RRHOF. THAT HAD KEPTED HIM OUT. IT'S NOT RIGHT. WHERE THE JUSTICE FOR HIM. WE MUST MAKE A STAND. FOR MISTER JOHNNY RIVERS. AGAIN !!! "HE DESERVES IT" !!!

[@danielmcnamara6211]

I'm singing out loud !! What a voice

[@audreyorozco1280]

Oh my! That's so delicious! Where has all that good music gone? There's no one to fill their shoes!

[@richardschaefer4807]

I grew up listening to this guy sing....Time well spent.

[@MargieVarner44]

Love him his version was the top of the charts.

[@UncleDansVintageVinyl]

Great, great version of this great song. I listened to this song many times when I was a young man.

[@herculesdutradecamposfilho2033]

He deserved to be in the Hall of Fame i hope he will be there very soon❤❤❤

[@tonycanaris6521]

Our band in 1980 79 did poor side of town , Memphis by this great Artist, guitarist and singer. In bars

[@janiceterry8048]

Sweetie you don't have to miss him he's right here. Pull his music up take it with you. We confuse missing great music with missing our youth. Pull up your youth when you listen to the music from our youth.

[@MrChaney4]

1967. The Beatles were out of their awe phase. Otis was dying in a plane crash. Johnny Rivers came to the rescue for a while. Thanks, Johnny.

[@bamaboy557]

Stuff like this takes back to my childhood years loved it then still do to this day thanks for sharing

[@cynthiaeubanks4928]

If the musicians today listen to songs by Johnny Rivers the guess who and many other 1965-1970 artist and harmonies that were undefiable some of the best Maybe music with turn around this day and time

[@lindastjohn5007]

Im a Johnny Rivers fan. He's amazing and his singing is breathtaking! I've never seen him in person, but I am sure it would be overwhelming for me!

[@garywest8705]

Summer '67. The best year for music IMHO.

[@kathystahler2040]

Saw him at the State Theatre in Easton Pa a few years ago! He was GREAT! Couldn't believe I got to see him live, LOVE HIM!

[@docp3002]

One of the greats by one of the greats!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@deborasanders9894]

I love Johnny rivers.He is a good singer Listen to all his music right now I will not stop listening to this music.❤❤

[@mariahelenaledesma7004]

Adoro o Johnny Rivers pra mim é a voz mais linda que há!! Foi meu grande ídolo na juventude!!!

[@eiizabethjones7618]

I miss the good old days great memories ❤️

[@denisehedden5108]

🥀Amazing song I love it🥀👍

[@charleswhitfield9286]

He was a soulful singer he makes me stop and listen glad I was born in that time

[@sandyjaeger9783]

I am rediscovering Jonny Rivers from my teenage years and he is still hot and sexy like in 1964 love his music

[@patmulholland9574]

I grew up on his music his voice reminds me of my FATHER he loved Johnny rivers I’ve seen him 3 times in concert I’ve even got a picture with him I’m starting a rally to get Johnny rivers in the hall of fame

[@terrylynne8208]

He was an icon, made the late ‘60’s very special,brings back the best of times and memories.💞🙏🏻

[@jonathanstewart632]

Bonnie ,We are here, got derailed but this summer I got reacquainted with his music and loving it.Those Rolling Stone and Rock Hall people like to think they are the rock stars.

[@anders1685]

I sure miss the great music and singers we used to have, where have they gone?

[@85Calhoun]

one of my first 45's I ever bought...love it!

[@ruthiekumar8770]

cute? johnny, ugly is to the bone. bolt that life.

[@rebekahbeaty6650]

He did this song justice, I usually don't say that about a remake of someone else's song. But Johnny Rivers did a Hell of a Good job on tracks of my tears. Love you Johnny and Always will.

[@judyhorn6715]

It don’t get any better than this

[@lindasmith4372]

you. husband was a huge Johnny Rivers fan. Now I play his music to heaven. I know he hears them ! I miss him so much.

[@larrywoodruff7530]

This man had the ability to remake most any song and have it sound better than the original recording, that's rare.

[@NANAN151]

Em pleno 2021 ouvindo Johnny Rivers. Adoooro! Canta demaiis!

[@tombutcher5776]

My roommate at prep school played only Johnny Rivers (1967) . I had never heard of him until then & I became a huge fan and remain today.

[@carletoncandis5977]

Deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@denisehedden5108]

🥀Only beautiful memories I love them all🥀✌

[@cherylrobertson5338]

Love all his songs sooooooo good!!!!❤

[@fredwiley3731]

Johnnie could cover a song like nobody else. this is my favorite version of this classic hit.

[@valerieteti1755]

Mine too

[@fab4fan4ever64]

Johnny Rivers isn't in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame... Now we KNOW it's fixed...

[@sixtiesmusiconly]

Ain't it the truth!

[@Lj1807]

I agree 100%. He has more soul and heart than most of the hall of famers!!!!!

[@sherryhannah498]

Lynn Minor Lynn you like Linda Ronstadt?????!!!..she's in the Hall though she can't sing anymore cause of Parkinson's that's a shame eh????!!!!

[@jeffrobdine]

silverbird58 How bout Three Dog Night ?

[@tombutcher5776]

Bobbie.............your good looking!

[@dannimontero534]

I was born in 1960, this music means allot to me

[@ruthiekumar8770]

I tried to put closure on an old friendship recently, left my # with his receptionist and he blew me off. Ahh, old friends.

[@VICKEYConney]

One of my uncle's favorite songs ❤

[@debraheyden5845]

Yes, sure would be nice hearing music like this!

[@janiceterry8048]

Blessed to grow up on Johnny Rivers. No-one better

[@judydetuccio3346]

Wow! Wow! Wow! They don't make music like this anymore.

[@5papa]

No ma'am they don't.