These Eyes

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About These Eyes

"These Eyes" is a song by the Canadian rock band The Guess Who. The song was co-written by the group's lead guitarist Randy Bachman and lead singer Burton Cummings and originally included on the band's 1969 album Wheatfield Soul. It was first released as a single (backed by "Lightfoot"), in their native Canada, where its chart success (#7), along with the influence of CKLW-AM Windsor's radio station music director Rosalie Trombley, helped land them a U. S. distribution deal with RCA Records. It was then released in the U. S. In March 1969, and became a breakthrough success for the group, as it would be their first single to reach the top ten on the Billboard Pop Singles chart, peaking at number six, and would eventually be certified gold by the RIAA for sales of over one million copies. While it was actually the 18th single released by the band, it was the first from the quartet of Cummings, Bachman, Jim Kale, and Garry Peterson as produced by Jack Richardson. 


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1968
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These eyes, cry every night for you
These arms, long to hold you again

The hurtings on me, yeah
I will never be free, no, my baby, no no
You gave a promise to me, yeah
And you broke it, and you broke it, oh no

These eyes watched you bring my world to an end
This heart could not accept and pretend

The hurtings on me, yeah
I will never be free, no, no, no
You took the vow with me, yeah
And you spoke it, and you spoke it, babe

These eyes, are crying
These eyes have seen a lot of loves
But they're never gonna see another one like I had with you
These eyes, are crying
These eyes have seen a lot of loves
But they're never gonna see another one like I had with you
These eyes, are crying
These eyes have seen a lot of loves
But they're never gonna see another one like I had with you

These eyes, cry every night for you
These arms, these arms long to hold you, hold you again

These eyes, are crying
These eyes have seen a lot of loves
But their never gonna see another one like I had with you
These eyes, are crying
These eyes have seen a lot of loves
But their never gonna see another one like I had with you
These eyes, are crying
These eyes have seen a lot of loves
But their never gonna see another one like I had with you
These eyes, are crying
These eyes have seen a lot of loves
But their never gonna see another one like I had with you

Baby, baby, baby, baby
Don't ya know these...

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The Guess Who

The Guess Who are a Canadian rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Initially gaining recognition in Canada, they also found international success from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s with numerous hit singles, including "American Woman", "These Eyes" and "Share the Land". Several former members of The Guess Who, notably Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman (of Bachman–Turner Overdrive), have also found considerable success outside the band. more »

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Written by: Burton Cummings, Randy Bachman

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10 facts about this song

COMPOSITION
"These Eyes" was written by the members of The Guess Who, Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman. These two were the chief songwriters in the band.
RELEASE DATE
This iconic song was originally released in 1968 as part of the band’s album "Wheatfield Souls".
CHART SUCCESS
"These Eyes" was the band's breakthrough single in the U.S., reaching Number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969.
INFLUENCE
Many call "These Eyes" the song that truly launched The Guess Who's career, as it was their first Top 10 hit in the U.S.
COVER VERSIONS
Numerous artists have covered "These Eyes", including funk artist Michael Jackson, Canadian singer Alain Clark, and punk rock band The Adolescents.
REISSUE
The song was reissued by RCA Records in 2014 as part of a Greatest Hits album, proving the enduring popularity of "These Eyes."
LYRICAL THEME
The song talks about a heartbroken man pleading for his lover's return, a classic theme many can resonate with.
MEDIA APPEARANCE
"These Eyes" was featured in the 2007 comedy film "Superbad", where the character Fogell sings the song to a group of police officers.
GUEST APPEARANCES
While performing his solo concert, Burton Cummings would often play "These Eyes" due to its popularity and the emotional connection it has with the audience.
AIRPLAY
Despite being over 50 years old, the song continues to receive airplay, being regularly played on classic rock radio stations worldwide.

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