The Hollies’ recording of this song featured Elton
John on the piano. The single reached #7 on the
Billboard chart.

Smokey Robinson (left) and The Miracles

"The Tracks of My Tears" was written by Miracles members Smokey Robinson
(lead vocalist), Pete Moore (bass vocalist), and Marv Tarplin (guitarist).

 

William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. turned 75 in February.

Kristoffer "Kris" Kristofferson was born in Brownsville, Texas.

Kristofferson is best known for his songs "Me and Bobby McGee" and "For
the Good Times."

Al Martino (Jasper Cini) (October 7, 1927 – October 13, 2009)

Al Martino’s recording of “Here in My Heart” made history as the first number one
on the UK Singles Chart, on 14 November 1952, the song remained in the top
position for nine weeks in the United Kingdom, setting a record for the longest consecutive run at number one, a record which, over 50 years on, has only been
beaten by five other singles.

Brian Douglas Wilson co-wrote over twenty-five top forty hits
as co-founder of the Beach Boys.