Bitter Tears (song) explained

"Bitter Tears" is a song by Australian rock band INXS, released as the third Australian and fourth UK single from their seventh studio album, X (1990). The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence as part of the sessions for the X album. It peaked at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart and number 36 in Australia. 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.

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 listings

UK 7-inch single

1. "Bitter Tears" (LP version)
2. "Soothe Me"
3. "Bitter Tears" (Lorimer 7-inch edit)

UK 12-inch single

1. "Bitter Tears" (12-inch Lorimer remix)
2. "Disappear" (Morales remix)
3. "Tears Are Bitter" (instrumental club mix)

UK 12-inch special edition (Wembley Stadium cover)

1. "Bitter Tears" (Lorimer 12-inch mix)
2. "Disappear" (Morales 12-inch mix)
3. "Soothe Me"

UK CD single

1. "Bitter Tears"
2. "Soothe Me"
3. "Original Sin"
4. "Listen Like Thieves" (extended remix)

US maxi-CD single

1. "Bitter Tears" (LP version)
2. "Bitter Tears" (12-inch Lorimer remix)
3. "Bitter Tears" (instrumental)
4. "Disappear" (Morales remix)
5. "The Other Side"

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (1991)	Position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[2]	99
US Album Rock Tracks (Billboard)[3]	37

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
Australia	February 1991		WEA
Japan	25 March 1991	Mini-CD		[4]
United Kingdom	1 July 1991		Mercury	[5]

Notes and References

1. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 8. 30. 21. July 27, 1991.
2. Web site: RPM 100 Hit Tracks of 1991. RPM. 17 July 2013 . Library and Archives Canada. November 23, 2017.
3. The Year in Music 1991: Top Album Rock Tracks. Billboard. 103. 51. 41. 21 December 1991.
4. Web site: ビター・ティアーズ INXS. Bitter Tears INXS. Oricon. ja. 9 September 2023.
5. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 21. 29 June 1991.