.' 96 Tears' is a song recorded by the American band in 1966 ( see ). In October of that year, it was #1 on the in the U.S. And on the in Canada. Billboard ranked the record as the #5 song for 1966. It is ranked #213 on the list of the. On November 11, 1966, the single was certified as gold by the RIAA.The song was written by Question Mark (Rudy Martinez) in 1962 in his manager's living room, and was recorded in.

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At first, Question Mark had to insist that '96 Tears' be the A-side over 'Midnight Hour'. Once the issue was settled, the band recorded the single for the small Pa-Go-Go label, owned by Lilly Gonzalez. She backed the band financially, and allowed access to her personal studio in her basement. When it began doing well locally, the band took a recording to Bob Dell, the radio director in. The song became the most requested, and wider radio play spread into Canada, where it was picked up by for national distribution.Various reports have suggested that Question Mark first wrote the song under the title 'Too Many Teardrops' and then ' Tears', but then changed the title, fearing that radio stations wouldn't play the song. However, Question Mark denied this in an interview, stating that the number 96 has a deep philosophical meaning for him.Known for its signature organ licks and bare-bones lyrics, '96 Tears' is recognized as one of the first hits, and has even been given credit for starting the movement.The song appeared on the band's album. The follow-up song, 'I Need Somebody', peaked at #22 later that year, but no other U.S.

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And the Mysterians Chart (1966)PeakpositionCanada Top Singles1France 737U.S.1U.S. Top 1001The Stranglers Chart (1990)PeakpositionIreland 9Year-end charts Chart (1966)RankU.S. Billboard Hot 1005U.S. Cash Box19Personnel. Rudy Martinez (Question Mark) – lead vocals. Frank Rodriguez – organ. Bobby Balderrama – lead guitar.

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