Don't Close Your Eyes
Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, Keith Whitley, Tim Cifers, Jesse Whitley
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I know you loved him, a long time ago Even now in my arms, you still want him I know But darling this time, your memories die When you hold me tonight, don't close your eyes Don't close your eyes, let it be me Don't pretend it's him, in some fantasy Darling just once, let yesterday go And you'll find more love than you'll ever know Just hold me tight, when you love me tonight And don't close your eyes Maybe I've, been a fool, holding on all this time Lying here in your arms, knowing he's in your mind But I keep hoping someday, that you'll see the light Let it be tonight and don't close your eyes Don't close your eyes, let it be me Don't pretend it's him, in some fantasy Darling just once, let yesterday go And you'll find more love than you'll ever know Just hold me tight, when you love me tonight And don't close your eyes Don't close your eyes, let it be me Don't pretend it's him, in some fantasy Darling just once, let yesterday go And you'll find more love than you'll ever know Just hold me tight, when you love me tonight And don't close your eyes Just hold me tight, when you love me tonight, And don't close your eyes
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Written by: Bob Mcdill
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Song Genre"Don't Close Your Eyes" falls under the country genre of music. It combines both traditional and contemporary elements of country music.
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Release DateThe song "Don't Close Your Eyes" was released on March 11, 1988, and it served as the title track of Keith Whitley's album "Don’t Close Your Eyes".
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Performance on Music Charts"Don't Close Your Eyes" peaked at the number one spot on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, and it is considered as one of the greatest country songs of all time.
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SongwriterBob McDill, a renowned country music songwriter, wrote this hit single. McDill is known for his writing credits in more than thirty number-one country songs.
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Theme of the Song"Don't Close Your Eyes" is a ballad that revolves around the theme of unrequited love. In the song, the protagonist pleads with his lover not to fantasize about her ex-lover during their intimate moments.
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Record LabelThe song was recorded under the RCA Records label, a major force in the county music industry.
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Keith Whitley's DeathTragically, Keith Whitley passed away in 1989 due to alcohol poisoning, not long after the release of this song.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered this song, recognizing its timeless appeal. Alan Jackson's cover for the tribute album "Keith Whitley: A Tribute Album" in 1994 is one of the notable covers.
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Song Awards“Don't Close Your Eyes” was nominated for the Country Music Association's Single of the Year in 1988.
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Influence on Other ArtistsThe song significantly influenced later generations of country musicians such as Garth Brooks and Blake Shelton, both of whom have praised Whitley's performance and the song’s unadorned emotional honesty.
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Video of the SongA music video was released for "Don't Close Your Eyes", featuring Keith Whitley performing the song in a simple setting, reflecting the song's straightforward emotional appeal.
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Musician's LegacyDespite Whitley's untimely death, the success of "Don't Close Your Eyes" has ensured his place in the history of country music.
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