Bright Eyes
Art Garfunkel
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Is it a kind of a dream Floating out on the tide Following the river of death downstream Oh, is it a dream? There's a fog along the horizon A strange glow in the sky And nobody seems to know where it goes And what does it mean? Oh, is it a dream? Bright eyes, burning like fire Bright eyes, how can you close and fail? How can the light that burned so brightly Suddenly burn so pale? Bright eyes Is it a kind of a shadow Reaching into the night Wandering over the hills unseen Or is it a dream? There's a high wind in the trees A cold sound in the air And nobody ever knows when you go And where do you start? Oh, into the dark Bright eyes, burning like fire Bright eyes, how can you close and fail? How can the light that burned so brightly Suddenly burn so pale? Bright eyes Bright eyes, burning like fire Bright eyes, how can you close and fail? How can the light that burned so brightly Suddenly burn so pale? Bright eyes
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Written by: MIKE BATT
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10 facts about this song
Release details"Bright Eyes" is a song performed by Art Garfunkel.
- It was released as a single in 1978.
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Authorship"Bright Eyes" was written by British songwriter Mike Batt.
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Association with a movieThis song is best known for its feature in the 1978 animated movie “Watership Down”, in which it serves as the theme song.
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Chart success"Bright Eyes" became a hit in the UK, where it topped the UK Singles Chart for a total of six weeks in 1979.
- Despite its success in the UK, the song only reached number 29 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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CertificationThe song was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry for its sales.
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Critical receptionCritically acclaimed, "Bright Eyes" fetched Art Garfunkel a unique position in the world of music.
- However, some critics found the song overly pop-oriented, considering Garfunkel’s prior work had been more traditionally folk-oriented with Simon & Garfunkel.
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Popular culture referencesThe song did not only gain popularity through the movie but has been referenced in books, covered by other artists, and even has a band named after it.
- Bands such as Blind Guardian and Stephen Gately have covered "Bright Eyes”.
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Emotional core of the songAlthough the song features catchy music, its lyrics are somber, dealing with the themes of aging, memory loss, and the inevitability of death.
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Notable performancesOne of the most notable performances of "Bright Eyes" was at the British royal family's annual Royal Variety Performance in 1979.
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Impact on Art Garfunkel's career"Bright Eyes" is considered one of the defining records of Garfunkel's solo career and helped establish his identity as a separate artist beyond his partnership with Paul Simon in Simon & Garfunkel.
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