About the song
“The Night Has a Thousand Eyes” is a timeless classic that has captivated audiences for generations. Written by Benjamin Weisman, Dorothy Wayne, and Marilyn Garrett, this enchanting song has been covered by numerous artists, each leaving their unique mark on the melody. The most iconic version, however, belongs to American pop music sensation Bobby Vee, who recorded the song in October 1962 at United Recorders in Hollywood, California.
Produced by Snuff Garrett and arranged by Ernie Freeman, Vee’s rendition of “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes” became a massive hit, spending 14 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and reaching number 3. The song also charted on Billboard’s Middle-Road Singles and Hot R&B Singles charts, solidifying its place in the annals of music history. Vee’s version has been included on his 1963 album, The Night Has a Thousand Eyes, and has been featured in various compilations and tribute albums.
Over the years, “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes” has been reimagined by a diverse range of artists, including Gary Lewis & the Playboys, The Carpenters, and Dan Bryk. The song’s enduring appeal can be attributed to its haunting melody, poignant lyrics, and timeless themes of love, longing, and mystery. In 1998, the song was featured in Alex Proyas’ science fiction film Dark City, where it was performed by Jennifer Connelly in a sultry, jazzy rendition that perfectly captured the film’s themes of surveillance and intrigue.
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Lyrics
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