1956 Top Ten: A Tear Fell (#5)
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (85485)
United States
April 26, 2026 11:12am CST
What a surprise, and not planned, but both songs today that celebrate anniversaries this year are by women. Today, for the song that’s turning 70 this year, I also turn to my 100 favorites list (the pop/rock list) for an encore from one of my favorite singers.
#5: A Tear Fell - Teresa Brewer
I’ve told you how my dad insisted that we didn’t have anything that wasn’t country music. As a result, I grew up thinking Teresa Brewer (and the Mills Brothers, Glenn Miller, and the Platters?!!?!?) were country. 
Yes, I grew up with this woman’s remarkable voice in the house.
Most people who remember Teresa Brewer (1931-2007) remember her big hit “Music! Music! Music!” I know a lot more of her stuff because we had one of her albums. And I’m so glad that I do know a lot more of her stuff.
A Tear Fell
Written by Eugene Randolph and Dorian Burton
Recorded by Teresa Brewer
From Teresa, 1956
Your love was not for me:
Yes, I grew up with this woman’s remarkable voice in the house.
Most people who remember Teresa Brewer (1931-2007) remember her big hit “Music! Music! Music!” I know a lot more of her stuff because we had one of her albums. And I’m so glad that I do know a lot more of her stuff.
A Tear Fell
Written by Eugene Randolph and Dorian Burton
Recorded by Teresa Brewer
From Teresa, 1956
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@wolfgirl569 (133567)
• Marion, Ohio
19h
@FourWalls He was too ornery yesterday. With it cool out he was feeling very spunky and running at the slightest new sound 
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@FourWalls (85485)
• United States
27 Apr
She was, and I’m not surprised that you haven’t heard it.
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@TheHorse (237149)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr
@FourWalls It was before my time. And my parents did not have her in their collection.
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@RasmaSandra (96703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Apr
Yep, she could make me blubber any time,
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@FourWalls (85485)
• United States
27 Apr
I agree, she could sing like nobody’s business.
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@FourWalls (85485)
• United States
27 Apr
Hooray! Thanks for making my day by remembering her!
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@luisadannointed (10870)
• Philippines
18h
Cool thanks for the info. I think most of the dads influence their kids with things.
@FourWalls (85485)
• United States
18h
I think our music was “isolated” (didn’t travel to other countries) in the 50s.
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