Something in Your Eyes (Richard Carpenter song)
| "Something in Your Eyes" | ||||
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| Single by Richard Carpenter featuring Dusty Springfield | ||||
| from the album Time | ||||
| B-side | "Time" | |||
| Released | 1987 | |||
| Format | 7" single | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
Richard Carpenter Pamela Phillips Oland | |||
| Richard Carpenter singles chronology | ||||
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"Something in Your Eyes" is a song by Richard Carpenter, released as the first single from his debut solo album, Time. It reportedly was to have been the lead single off what would have been the Carpenters' follow-up to their 1981 album Made in America; however, Karen Carpenter died before having had the opportunity to lay down a vocal track (although, according to Richard's album notes, Karen had been very excited and looking forward to recording the song). Richard ultimately chose Dusty Springfield to record the vocal in conjunction with his arrangement, backing vocals and instrumentation. It peaked at number 12 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Cover versions
In 1987, Hong Kong singer Pat Chan recorded a cover version in Chinese for her self-titled album and as a bonus track in English.
In 2008, the song was revived by Philippine singer Claire de la Fuente as her comeback single from the album Something in Your Eyes.
