"How Many Tears" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. The song was produced by Snuff Garrett,[1] and performed by Bobby Vee featuring The Johnny Mann Singers. The song reached #10 in the UK, #43 in Canada, and #63 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961.[2] It was featured on his 1962 album, Bobby Vee's Golden Greats.[3]

"How Many Tears"
Single by Bobby Vee
from the album Bobby Vee's Golden Greats
B-side"Baby Face"
ReleasedApril 1961
GenrePop
Length2:03
LabelLiberty Records 55325
Songwriter(s)Gerry Goffin, Carole King
Producer(s)Snuff Garrett
Bobby Vee singles chronology
"Stayin' In"
(1961)
"How Many Tears"
(1961)
"Take Good Care of My Baby"
(1961)

The single's B-side, "Baby Face", reached #3 in Australia, #97 in Canada and #119 on the Billboard chart.[4]

Other versions edit

  • Tami Lynn released a version as the B-side to her single, "Mojo Hannah" in July 1971.[5]

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