Bitter Tears (song)

"Bitter Tears"
Single by INXS
from the album X
Released	February 1991 July 1991
Format	7", 12", CD single
Recorded	1990
Genre	Alternative rock
Length	3:49
Label	Atlantic
Writer(s)	Michael Hutchence, Andrew Farriss
Producer(s)	Chris Thomas
INXS singles chronology
"By My Side" (1991) "Bitter Tears" (1991) "The Stairs" (1991)

"Bitter Tears" was a single by INXS, the third Australian and fourth UK single taken from their album X. It peaked at #30 on the UK Singles Chart ^[1] improving on the disappointing performance of the previous single, "By My Side". The single was released to coincide with the band headlining the SummerXS concert at Wembley Stadium in July 1991, as documented in the Live Baby Live DVD.

The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence as part of the sessions for the X album.

B-sides

The B-sides are a live version of "Faith In Each Other" from the X album, "The Other Side", written and performed by guitarist & saxophonist Kirk Pengilly and "Soothe Me" written and performed by guitarist & keyboard player Andrew Farriss.

Track listing

UK 7"

1. "Bitter Tears" (LP Version)
2. "Soothe Me"
3. "Bitter Tears" (Lorimer 7" Edit)

UK 12" Single

1. "Bitter Tears" (12" Lorimer Remix)
2. "Disappear" (Morales Remix)
3. "Tears Are Bitter" (Instrumental Club Mix)

UK 12" Special Edition (Wembley Stadium Cover)

1. "Bitter Tears" (Lorimer 12" Mix)
2. "Disappear (Morales 12" Mix)
3. "Soothe Me"

UK CDS

1. "Bitter Tears"
2. "Soothe Me"
3. "Original Sin"
4. "Listen Like Thieves" - Extended Remix

US Maxi CD

1. "Bitter Tears" (LP Version)
2. "Bitter Tears" (12" Lorimer Remix)
3. "Bitter Tears" (Instrumental)
4. "Disappear" (Morales Remix)
5. "The Other Side"

Charts

Chart (1991)	Peak position
Australian ARIA Singles Chart	36
UK Singles Chart	30
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	46
U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	4
U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks	6

References

1. "UK Top 40 Chart Archive, British Singles & Album Charts". everyHit.com. 2000-03-16. Retrieved 2012-01-16.