The Tracks of My Tears My Tears" was a number 2 hit on the "Billboard" R&B chart, and it reached number 16 on the "Billboard" Hot 100. Belatedly released in the UK in 1969, it became a Top Ten hit that summer, reaching number 9 (the UK release was credited to "Smokey Robinson and the Miracles"). This song is considered to be among the finest recordings of The Miracles, and it sold over one million records within two years, making it The Miracles' fourth million-selling record. The Miracles can be seen performing "The Tracks of My Tears" on their 2006 Motown DVD release, "The Miracles'
Wise Guy (musical) sentimental guy [Wilson:] You're as wrong as you can be In your estimate of me When the rent for my apartment Is delayed a month or three If some tears will save the rent I'm a very sentimental guy When I'm speaking soft and low To a copper that I know Who is taking in a pal And I would like him to let go If a sob will get consent I'm a very sentimental guy I melt with the breath of springtime When grass starts to green the lawn I get very sentimental As I take my coat to