The Night Has a Thousand Eyes (song)
"The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" is a song written by Benjamin Weisman, Dorothy Wayne, and Marilyn Garrett. It became a popular hit in 1962 for Bobby Vee. The song has had several cover versions over the years.
| "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" | ||||
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| Single by Bobby Vee | ||||
| from the album The Night Has a Thousand Eyes | ||||
| B-side | "Anonymous Phone Call" | |||
| Released | December 1962 | |||
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| Genre | Pop[2] | |||
| Length | 2:37 | |||
| Label | Liberty | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Benjamin Weisman, Dorothy Wayne, Marilyn Garrett | |||
| Bobby Vee singles chronology | ||||
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Bobby Vee version
The song was first recorded by American pop music singer Bobby Vee. Released as a single in late 1962, it spent 14 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching number 3,[3] while reaching number 2 on Billboard's Middle-Road Singles chart,[4][5] and number 8 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart.[6][7] It also spent 12 weeks on the UK's Record Retailer chart, reaching number 3 on March 6, 1963.[8] The song was included on his 1963 Liberty Records album, The Night Has a Thousand Eyes.[9] Vee also recorded a Scopitone promotional video for the song.[10]
Chart performance
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Other versions
- In 1963, a cover version was issued in the UK by Jimmy Justice.[9]
- The Angels released a version on their 1963 studio album My Boyfriend's Back.
- In 1965, Gary Lewis & the Playboys did a cover version on their first album This Diamond Ring,[16] which can also be heard on their album Complete Hits.
- In 1973, The Carpenters did a cover version, which can be heard on Now & Then.
- The song was covered in 1982 by glam rock band Mud for their album Mud featuring Les Gray.
- A version of the song with a slower tempo is heard in the 1998 film Dark City, sung by Anita Kelsey. In the Director's Cut version of the film the song is sung by Jennifer Connelly.[17]
References
- "Phonograph Recording Contract" (PDF). The Wrecking Crew. American Federation of Musicians. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- The Night Has a Thousand Eyes - AllMusic Review by Bruce Eder, AllMusic. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
- Bobby Vee - Chart History - The Hot 100, Billboard.com. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- Bobby Vee - Chart History - Adult Contemporary, Billboard.com. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- "Middle-Road Singles", Billboard, January 12, 1963. p. 35. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- Bobby Vee - Chart History - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Billboard.com. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
- "Hot R&B Singles", Billboard, January 19, 1963. p. 16. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
- Bobby Vee - Full Official Chart History, The Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- "Cover Versions of The Night Has a Thousand Eyes". SecondHandSongs. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- Scopitones by artist: V to Z. "Bobby Vee "The Night Has A Thousand Eyes" (S-1021)" ; U.S. Scopitones: Guys and Gals, 'S-1021 Bobby Vee "The Night Has A Thousand Eyes"'
- "Billboard Hits of the World", Billboard, February 23, 1963. p. 22. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- "Lever Hit Parade" 07-Mar-1963, Flavour of New Zealand. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- "Cash Box Top 100 Singles". Tropical Glen. Archived from the original on 13 October 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- "Top 100 Songs of 1963". Music Outfitters. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- "The Cash Box Year-End Charts: 1963". Tropical Glen. Archived from the original on 13 July 2014. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- This Diamond Ring at Discogs
- "Jennifer Connelly - The Night Has A Thousand Eyes" on YouTube
External links
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