The Night Has a Thousand Eyes

Bobby Vee

About The Night Has a Thousand Eyes

"The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" is a song written by Benjamin Weisman, Dorothy Wayne, and Marilyn Garrett. It became a popular hit in 1962 for Bobby Vee. The song has had several cover versions over the years.


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They say that you're a runaround lover
Though you say it isn't so
But if you put me down for another
I'll know, believe me, I'll know

'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
And a thousand eyes can't help but see if you are true to me
So remember when you tell those little white lies
That the night has a thousand eyes

You say that you're at home when you phone me
And how much you really care
Though you keep telling me that you're lonely
I'll know if someone is there

'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
And a thousand eyes can't help but see if you are true to me
So remember when you tell those little white lies
That the night has a thousand eyes

One of these days you're gonna be sorry
'cause your game I'm gonna play
And you'll find out without really tryin'
Each time that my kisses stray

'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
And a thousand eyes will see me too
And no matter what I do
I could never disguise all my little white lies
'Cause the night has a thousand eyes

So remember when you tell those little white lies
That the night has a thousand eyes

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Bobby Vee

Robert Thomas Velline (born April 30, 1943), known as Bobby Vee, is an American pop music singer. According to Billboard magazine, Vee has had 38 Hot 100 chart hits, 10 of which hit the Top 20. more »

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Written by: DOROTHY WAYNE, BENJAMIN WEISMAN, MARILYN GARRETT

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Release Details
"The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" is a song by the American pop music singer Bobby Vee. The song was released on October 8, 1962.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song reached number three on Billboard's Hot 100 chart and number two on the Billboard Easy Listening chart.
Production Team
The song was written by Benjamin Weisman, Dorothy Wayne, and Marilynn Garrett. It was produced by Snuff Garrett.
Album Inclusion
The track is included in Bobby Vee's album "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes/Take Good Care of My Baby," which combines two of Vee's original albums.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by multiple musicians such as Trini Lopez and The Ventures.
Movie Connection
"The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" is also the title of a noir film from 1948, but the song doesn't have any direct connection to the movie.
Song's Theme
The song's lyrics are about a man who feels he cannot escape the watchful eyes of his ex-lover, suggesting that the "night" metaphorically has a thousand eyes.
Vee's Career Success
The track helped consolidate Bobby Vee's status as a major music idol of the early 1960s.
French Version
There is also a French version of the song, titled "Les Yeux de l'Amour," performed by Petula Clark.
Retro Recognition
In 2019, the song was listed at number 821 in Dave Marsh's book "The Heart of Rock & Soul: The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made."
Pop Culture
In 1987, the song was featured in the Italo disco film "Le Notti Bianche."

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