Teardrops (Womack & Womack song)
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Teardrops is a 1988 Womack & Womack song recorded by the band under the pseudonym Dr. Rue and the Gypsy Wave Banner was written and produced by them with Chris Blackwell . It appeared on the album Conscience .
In the song, the protagonist processes a brief farewell to his lover in the form of the lyric self . Teardrops was released worldwide on August 5, 1988. The song became a number one hit in Australia , the Netherlands and Belgium .
In the video game Grand Theft Auto IV , the song is played on the fictional radio station Vice City FM .
Music video
In the music video, Womack & Womack record the song in a recording studio with some studio musicians and background singers .
Cover versions
- 1993: Elton John
- 2007: No Angels
- 2008: Kate Alexa feat. Baby bash
- 2009: Sugababes
- 2009: The xx
- 2011: Cliff Richard & Candi Staton
- 2012: Joss Stone