Wendy Rene was a Memphis soul singer who had a number of hits in the 1960's. She was signed to Stax Records. Born Mary Frierson, she initially performed as part of The Drapels, but soon went solo on the initiative of her producers at Stax Records. Her first and arguably biggest hit ensued: "After Laughter Comes Tears" (1964). This song can be heard sampled in the Wu-Tang Clan's song Tearz (on the Enter the Wu-Tang album). Wendy Rene continues to live in Memphis, USA with her family and sings in a Gospel choir. Discography Singles with Volt Records · 1964 Wondering/Please Don't Leave (with The Drapels) · 1964 Young Man/Your Love Is All I Need (with The Drapels) with Stax Records · 1964 After Laughter Comes Tears · 1964 Bar-B-Q · 1965 Give You What I Got /Reap What You Sow · I Wish I Were That Girl