
A fan favorite from their second album, 'Affirmation,' "Tears of Pearls" showcases Savage Garden's signature blend of emotive vocals and polished dance production. This single version, released in 1999, offered a slightly more stripped-back, piano-driven arrangement compared to the album cut.
- "Tears of Pearls" was released as a single in Australia on May 11, 1999, by Sony Music Entertainment.
- The song was co-written by Darren Hayes and Walter Afanasieff, who also produced the track.
- While not a major chart hit in some territories, it became a staple of the band's live performances and is highly regarded by fans.
Savage Garden was an Australian pop duo known for their catchy, R&B-influenced dance-pop. At the time of "Tears of Pearls," they were two albums into a career that would yield multiple global smashes.
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