In late 1980s my wife and I saw Bobby Vee and his band live at a new years eve dinner party in Rosemont, IL. The emcee was Wolfman Jack. Great party indeed! ☺
All these songs from the 50s and 60s take me back when I was a child and a teenager. So good to be able to go back and relive these wonderful memories.
The Lyrics(I wasted my time instead of command c and v-ing it):
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 going to be sorry 'cause your game I'm gonna play.
And you find out without really trying each time that my kisses stray.
'Cause the night has a thousand eyes and a thousand eyes will see me true.
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.
When I was a little guy, I recall my aunt playing this song endlessly on the record player when she used to babysit me and my siblings. It was catchy and I've never forgotten this tune as well as songs by Bobby Rydell, Elvis, Sam Cooke, Chubby Checker, The Dave Clark Five and Beatles.
I think the sadness that is felt when we lose a musical artist of our era is also sadness of us feeling the loss of our youth. But just think of the rejoicing that is felt when we get there for eternity.
Bobby Vee passed away today (Oct 24). From his ancestors' Scandinavia, I send my condolences to his family and fans worldwide. Må du hvile i fred. Lepää rauhassa.
I believe the Bobby's should be in the RRHF: Vee, Vinton, Rydell,Darin.. I also feel that some of the great girl singers of the 60's (Leslie Gore, Connie Francis, Mary Wells, Petula Clark for ex.) should also be included. they put out some great music for our generation.