The Tracks of My Tears score one of her biggest hits with her 1978 single "Ooh Baby Baby" which was a remake of the Miracles' hit single release precedent to "The Tracks of My Tears". Ronstadt and Smokey Robinson performed both "The Tracks of My Tears" and "Ooh Baby Baby" on the "" special broadcast on May 16, 1983. The Tracks of My Tears "The Tracks of My Tears" is a song written by Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore, and Marv Tarplin. It is a multiple award-winning 1965 hit R&B song originally recorded by their group, The Miracles, on Motown's Tamla label. In 1967, Johnny Rivers
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