The Night Has a Thousand Eyes

Harry Belafonte

About The Night Has a Thousand Eyes

"The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" is a song composed by Jerry Brainin, with lyrics by Buddy Bernier. The song was written for the 1948 film Night Has a Thousand Eyes. (it was performed by an unknown band as a rhumba in the background of a party scene at 00:29:05). The song has been recorded by a number of artists since its introduction, among them John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Horace Silver, UAB SuperJazz (featuring Ellis Marsalis), Harry Belafonte, Paul Desmond (with Jim Hall), Toshiko Akiyoshi, Irene Kral, Harry Beckett, Petula Clark, Gloria Lynne, and Carmen McRae.  


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1991
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Don't whisper things to me you don't mean
For words deep down inside can be seen by the night
The night has a thousand eyes
And it knows the truth apart from one that lies

The romance may have cooled in the past
My love for you will be everlasting and bright
As bright as a starlit sky
And the wondrous night that has a thousand eyes

I've lived my life walking through a dream
For I knew that I would find this moment supreme
A night of bliss and tender sighs
And the smiling down of a thousand eyes

A night of bliss and tender sighs
And the smiling down of a thousand eyes
The night has a thousand eyes

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Harry Belafonte

Harold George "Harry" Belafonte, Jr. (born March 1, 1927) is an American singer, songwriter, actor and social activist. He was dubbed the "King of Calypso" for popularizing the Caribbean musical style with an international audience in the 1950s. Belafonte is perhaps best known for singing "The Banana Boat Song", with its signature lyric "Day-O". Throughout his career he has been an advocate for civil rights and humanitarian causes and was a vocal critic of the policies of the George W. Bush Administration. more »

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5 facts about this song

Background Information
"The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" is a popular song written by Benjamin Weisman, Dorothy Wayne, and Marilyn Garrett in 1962. - The song was first recorded by Bobby Vee and became a hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Harry Belafonte's Version
Harry Belafonte covered the song on his album "The Many Moods of Belafonte" in 1962. - Belafonte's rendition of the song showcases his smooth and soulful vocal style, adding a unique twist to the classic tune.
Musical Arrangement
Belafonte's version of "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" features jazzy instrumentation and lush orchestration, creating a dreamy and atmospheric sound. - The ethereal quality of the music complements the melancholic lyrics of the song, enhancing its emotional impact.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" explore themes of love, longing, and heartbreak. - The title of the song refers to the idea that the night is filled with unseen observers, symbolizing the omnipresence of love and its ability to watch over us.
Impact
Belafonte's version of the song helped to introduce the timeless classic to a new audience, further solidifying its status as a beloved standard. - "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, cementing its place in the annals of music history.

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