About the song
“The Night Has a Thousand Eyes” is a memorable song written by Benjamin Weisman, Dorothy Wayne, and Marilyn Garrett. It became a notable hit in 1962 when performed by the American pop singer Bobby Vee. This song was recorded in October 1962 at United Recorders in Hollywood, California. The arrangement for the track was handled by Ernie Freeman, with Snuff Garrett serving as the producer.
Released as a single towards the end of 1962, “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes” enjoyed significant success. It spent 14 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, eventually reaching number 3. The song also performed well on other Billboard charts, peaking at number 2 on the Middle-Road Singles chart and number 8 on the R&B Hot Singles chart. Its popularity extended beyond the United States; in the UK, the track spent 12 weeks on the Record Retailer chart, reaching number 3 on March 6, 1963.
The song was also featured on Vee’s 1963 album of the same name, “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes,” released by Liberty Records. In addition to its chart success, Bobby Vee produced a Scopitone video for the song, further showcasing his commitment to engaging with his audience through innovative means.
Overall, “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes” remains a testament to Bobby Vee’s impact on early 1960s pop music, embodying the charm and appeal that made him a beloved artist of that era.
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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