"The Tracks of My Tears" is a song written by Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore, and Marv Tarplin. It is a multiple award-winning 1965 hit R&B song originally recorded by their group, The Miracles, on Motown's Tamla label. Linda Ronstadt recorded a hit cover of the song in 1975. "The Tracks of My Tears" has also been covered by many artists over the years.