Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
Crystal Gayle
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Don't know when I've been so blue Don't know what's come over you You've found someone new and Don't it make my brown eyes blue I'll be fine when you're gone I'll just cry all night long Say it isn't true and Don't it make my brown eyes blue Tell me no secrets, tell me some lies Give me no reasons, give me alibies Tell me you love me and don't let me cry Say anything but don't say goodbye I didn't mean to treat you bad Didn't know just what I had But honey now I do And don't it make my brown eyes Don't it make my brown eyes Don't it make my brown eyes blue
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Written by: Richard C Leigh
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11 facts about this song
Release Year"Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" was released in 1977, rapidly becoming country-pop singer Crystal Gayle's signature song.
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Grammy-Award Winning SongIn 1978, the song won the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
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SongwritersThe single was written by Richard Leigh, a well-known songwriter who also wrote hits for other country artists.
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AlbumThe song was released as part of Gayle's album "We Must Believe in Magic". The album itself also marked another significant achievement. It was the first album by a female country artist to go platinum.
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Billboard Charts"Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" spent four weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard Country Chart.
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International SuccessThe song didn't only excel in the US, but it also reached the Top 5 in the UK Singles Chart and hit the No.1 spot on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks and Adult Contemporary charts.
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Fusion GenreThe track brilliantly blends elements of country, pop, and blues, helping to broaden Gayle's appeal to a wider audience.
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Iconic LyricsThe titular line "Don't it make my brown eyes blue" is widely recognized, despite not being wholly understood as Gayle's eyes are in fact blue, not brown.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered the song since its release, showcasing its enduring popularity and appeal. This includes a Mandarin version by Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng.
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Crystal Gayle's ImageThis song, along with her others from the same time period, established Gayle’s image as a glamorous crossover artist who was comfortable in both the pop and country music worlds.
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LegacyIn 2004, the song was recognized by the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) as one of the ten most-performed songs of the 20th century.
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