Pretty Blue Eyes
Steve Lawrence
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Thought I was in love before And then you moved in next door Pretty blue eyes, pretty blue eyes All the guys from the neighborhood Keep sayin' you sure look good With your blue eyes, pretty blue eyes Saw you from my window My heart skipped a beat Gonna sit by your doorstep So that I can meet Pretty blue eyes, please come out today So I can tell you what I have to say That I love you, love you Pretty blue eyes Saw you from my window My heart skipped a beat Gonna sit by your doorstep So that I can meet Pretty blue eyes, please come out today So I can tell you what I have to say That I love you, love you Pretty blue eyes [Repeat to Fade] Pretty blue eyes
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Written by: BOBBY WEINSTEIN, TEDDY RANDAZZO
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Artist Background"Pretty Blue Eyes" is a song that was recorded by two different artists, British singer Craig Douglas and American singer Steve Lawrence.
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Release YearAlthough both versions were released relatively close together, Lawrence's version came out first in late 1959. Douglas's version was released a few months later in early 1960.
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Chart Success - Steve LawrenceLawrence's version of "Pretty Blue Eyes" reached #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart in America, and held the position for two weeks. It also reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Chart Success - Craig DouglasDouglas's version of "Pretty Blue Eyes" reached #4 on the UK Singles chart. It was also his third top 5 hit in the UK at the time.
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Album Inclusion - Steve LawrenceThe song appeared on Lawrence's third album called "Swing Softly with Me," which was released in 1959.
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Song Performance StyleBoth versions of the song are executed in the style of pop music of their time. Lawrence's rendition is done in the crooning style of the late 1950s, while Douglas's version embodies the early 1960s beat scene in the UK.
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Songwriter"Pretty Blue Eyes" was written by Teddy Randazzo and Bobby Weinstein. Randazzo was an American pop songwriter who wrote a number of hit songs in the 1950s and 1960s.
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Steve Lawrence's BackgroundSteve Lawrence is an American singer and actor, perhaps best known for his work with wife Eydie Gormé. The couple was considered as one of the premier acts in lounge and pop music during the mid 20th century.
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Craig Douglas's BackgroundDouglas, whose real name is Terence Perkins, was one of the popular British teen idols during the early 1960s. He was known for his boy-next-door image and smooth, warm vocal style.
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Legacy“Pretty Blue Eyes” is considered a classic in both the UK and US music scenes, with both renditions regularly spun on oldies radio stations. The song continues to be covered by various artists over the years, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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Song CompositionThe song is composed in an AABA form – a common song structure in popular music during the 20th century. It is characterized by its memorable melody, catchy rhythm, and lyrics that describe a man's admiration for a woman's blue eyes.
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