What's Happened to Blue Eyes

Waylon Jennings

About What's Happened to Blue Eyes

"What's Happened to Blue Eyes" is a country music song recorded by American country artist Jessi Colter. The song was released as her second single under Capitol Records August 4, 1975, peaking as a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Country Chart and a minor hit on the Pop chart. In 1981, her husband, Waylon Jennings recorded the song on their 1981 duet album, Leather and Lace.


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1981
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I'm looking for Blue Eyes, has anyone seen him'
Don't you tell me, he gave up on me.
I'm looking for blue eyes, I've got to find him.
Oh something tells me, he's looking for me

There was a time when blue eyes said there was no other
His one and only love, he swore I'd be.
There was a time, when his blue eyes saw clearer than mine did
Storms and rain, tears and pain, bring me back his way

Looking for Blue Eyes, has anyone seen him'
No don't you tell me, he gave up on me
I'm looking for blue eyes, I've got to find him.
Oh something tells me, he's looking for me

I'm looking for Blue Eyes, has anyone seen him'

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Waylon Jennings

Waylon Arnold Jennings (pronounced /ˈweɪlən ˈdʒɪnɪnz/; June 15, 1937 – February 13, 2002) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings began playing guitar at eight and began performing at twelve on KVOW radio. He formed a band, The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J. on KVOW, KDAV, KYTI and KLLL. In 1958, Buddy Holly arranged Jennings' first recording session, of "Jolie Blon" and "When Sin Stops (Love Begins)". Holly hired him to play bass. During the "Winter Dance Party Tour," in Clear Lake, Iowa, Holly chartered a plane to arrive at the next venue. Jennings gave up his seat in the plane to J. P. Richardson, who was suffering from a cold. The flight that carried Holly, Richardson and Ritchie Valens crashed, on the day late… more »

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Written by: JESSI COLTER

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13 facts about this song

Release year
"What's Happened to Blue Eyes" was released in 1975.
Artist
The song was performed by American country music artist Jessi Colter.
Collaboration
While Jessi Colter is credited as the primary artist, she is known for her collaboration with Waylon Jennings, her husband, who provided background vocals for the song.
Chart Performance
This song became one of Jessi Colter's biggest hits. In November 1975, it peaked #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart.
Album
"What's Happened to Blue Eyes" was included in her second studio album titled "I'm Jessi Colter".
Song Composition
The song was written by Jessi Colter herself.
Genre
"What's Happened to Blue Eyes" is classified as part of the Country genre, specifically the 'Outlaw Country' sub-genre.
Grammy Awards
Jessi Colter was nominated for the Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "What's Happened to Blue Eyes" in 1976.
Cover Versions
Several artists have recorded their own versions of "What's Happened to Blue Eyes" including the country music group "The Kendalls".
Outlaw Country Movement
Both Jessi Colter and Waylon Jennings were significant figures in the 1970s Outlaw Country movement, and "What's Happened to Blue Eyes" is a representative song of this era.
Popularity
The song remains a classic of the outlaw country genre, and is still played on country music radio stations today.
Legacy
The song's success helped Jessi Colter become one of the few successful female artists in the male-dominated outlaw country genre.
Documentary
"What's Happened to Blue Eyes" was mentioned in the Netflix documentary "Outlaw: The Real Waylon Jennings" which explores the life and career of Waylon Jennings.

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