Paul carrack dont shed a tear video

single by Paul Carrack

"Don't Shed a Tear" is a song by the English singer-musician Paul Carrack from his third solo studio album, One Good Reason ().

It was released as a single in and became his biggest US hit, peaking at number nine on the Billboard Hot

Background

The tune was written by Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Eddie Schwartz, along with fellow songwriter Rob Friedman.

Schwartz, who was fresh off writing "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" for Pat Benatar, later decided to record the song with a new band he had formed with Lenny Zakatek and Dave Tyson.

Paul carrack dont shed a tear video

However, the entire project was ultimately scrapped after failed negotiations with potential manager Tommy Mottola. Some years later, the song reached the hands of Paul Carrack's producer, and Carrack ultimately recorded the song.

Release and reception

"Don't Shed a Tear" entered the Billboard Hot at number 72 on the chart dated 14 November It was the highest new entry that week.^&