It was originally recorded by American country music artist Gus Hardin and was the title track of her 1984 album.
[3] "Wall of Tears" was co-written by Nashville songwriters, Richard Leigh and Peter McCann.
Hardin's session took place at the Music Mill recording studio, which was located in Nashville, Tennessee.
On the original vinyl record, "Wall of Tears," was included as the second song on "side two" of the project.
In discussing the album's material, Rodney Batdorf of Allmusic noted Oslin's style, which included her sound on "Wall of Tears": "K.T.
Oslin established a new voice in country music — that of an upscale, middle-aged divorcee, trying to cope with the turmoils with life.