Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue

Crystal Gayle

About Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue

"Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" is a song written by Richard Leigh, and recorded by American country music singer Crystal Gayle. It was released in March 1977 as the first single from Gayle's album We Must Believe in Magic. Despite the title, Gayle herself has blue eyes.


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1996
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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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Crystal Gayle

Crystal Gayle (born Brenda Gail Webb on January 9, 1951) is an American country music singer best known for her 1977 country-pop hit, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue". An award-winning singer, she accumulated 20 number one country hits during the 1970s and 1980s (18 No. 1's on Billboard and 2 on Cashbox). Also famous for her nearly floor-length hair she was voted one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world by People Magazine in 1983. She is the youngest sister (by 19 years) of singer Loretta Lynn and a distant cousin of singer Patty Loveless. Crystal Gayle has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, near Loretta Lynn's star. more »

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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.
Grammy-Award Winning Song
In 1978, the song won the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
Songwriters
The single was written by Richard Leigh, a well-known songwriter who also wrote hits for other country artists.
Album
The 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.
Billboard Charts
"Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" spent four weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard Country Chart.
International Success
The 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.
Fusion Genre
The track brilliantly blends elements of country, pop, and blues, helping to broaden Gayle's appeal to a wider audience.
Iconic Lyrics
The 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.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered the song since its release, showcasing its enduring popularity and appeal. This includes a Mandarin version by Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng.
Crystal Gayle's Image
This 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.
Legacy
In 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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