Keith Wallin (@onefortheroad)
Nov 5th 2023, 9:16 am
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"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 and has had several cover versions over the years.

The song was first recorded by American pop music singer Bobby Vee, at United Recorders, Hollywood, California. The recording was arranged by Ernie Freeman and produced by Snuff Garrett.

Released as a single in late 1962, it spent 14 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching number 3, while ranking number 2 on Billboard's Middle-Road Singles chart, and number 8 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart.

It also spent 12 weeks on the UK's Record Retailer chart, achieving number 3 on March 6, 1963.

The song was included on his 1963 Liberty Records album, The Night Has a Thousand Eyes..

Vee also recorded a Scopitone promotional video for the song.

Jerry: If you don't keep your hands off me, I'm going to start wearing clothes again! Love this classic oldie...terrific delivery Mr. Wallin!!
Nov 5th 2023, 1:27 pm Report
Keith Wallin: @jerry Hey, Jerry! I promise to keep my hands to myself if you keep reacting with such high praise to my performances! .....lol Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed my take on this classic! I have always loved this song. Have a super upcoming week, buddy.....:-)
Nov 5th 2023, 3:42 pm Report
Jay Dotson: Jay455Enjoyed Kieth great song and performance
Nov 6th 2023, 3:17 am Report
Ludo verschelden: @onefortheroad great song and sing again my friend. Btw are you dancing in the clip ha ha ha.
Nov 6th 2023, 10:21 am Report
Bev: @onefortheroad Awesome sing here Keith. Loved hearing you sing this today. ♥♫
Nov 6th 2023, 2:45 pm Report
Len: @onefortheroad ...This sure brings back some fond memories Keith, thanks for the brain jolt.
Nov 7th 2023, 7:27 am Report
Qwilleran: Are there ears to go with all those eyes? I've seen them watching, the eyes, not the ears. The ears have enjoyed Keith's 1Keyes.
Nov 7th 2023, 8:20 am Report
Brad Mayo: Keith your cover is super my friend. Enjoying my listen this morning.
Nov 7th 2023, 9:19 am Report
Keith Wallin: @jay455 Thanks, Jay! I haven't been on this site for a month. This is my first night back. I'm glad you enjoyed my renditipon of this classic. Have a great night....:-)
Dec 7th 2023, 7:09 pm Report
Keith Wallin: @leelesco Yeah! That's me in the blue trunks....lol. I haven't been on this site for a month. This is my first night back. I appreciate the listen and the props very much, my friend. Have a great weekend....:-)
Dec 7th 2023, 7:11 pm Report
Keith Wallin: @bevb Hi, Bev! I love these old classics. Glad you do, too! Thank you very much! Have I haven't been on this site for a month. This is my first night back. Have a terrific weekend...:-)
Dec 7th 2023, 7:12 pm Report
Keith Wallin: @oldmansteds That's not a brain jolt! Us old farts have to be careful unplugging the toaster.....lol. I haven't been on this site for a month. This is my first night back. Glad you enjoyed this one. Appreciate ya! Have a smashing weekend, my friend....:-)
Dec 7th 2023, 7:15 pm Report
Keith Wallin: @qwirky The night has a thousand ears and a thousand ears can't help but hear when you aren't true, my dear...(Doesn't quite do it....does it.?....lol. Always appreciate your humorous commentary, Rich! I think we might be cut from the same cloth....lol
Dec 7th 2023, 7:21 pm Report
Keith Wallin: @starlyter Hi, Brad! First night back from being away for a month! Appreciate the listenand the kudos a lot! Hope you had a super Thanksgiving, my friend....:-)
Dec 7th 2023, 7:23 pm Report