The track was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on 13 October 2012 and peaked to number 28 on the UK Singles Chart.

"Single Tear" was produced by Electric, part of the Stargate production duo.

I learnt falsetto from Maxwell, I love Lauryn Hill and Otis Redding, people who sing with soul.

[1] Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the song a positive review stating: "Haven't cried a single tear all year/ Gotta confess though, feels like disaster," he admits over crashing drums and cinematic strings that place him somewhere between Justin Timberlake and Hurts.

We suspect that if Tyler's going to be doing any weeping this winter, it should be out of joy for having a sterling comeback that deserves to be the success he never had first time out.