• Source: Sad Eyes (Robert John song)

"Sad Eyes" is a song written and recorded by Robert John, and released in April 1979. It debuted May 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching the top of the chart the week of October 6. It was produced by George Tobin in association with Mike Piccirillo.
Reminiscent of the doo-wop ballads of the 1950s, "Sad Eyes" became one of several non-disco, or disco-influenced, tunes to top the 1979 pop chart. It was released in April 1979, when many music fans were primarily listening to disco. In August 1979 there was a cultural anti-disco backlash that encouraged many to turn from disco to pop music instead. "Sad Eyes" is notable as the song that ended the six-week reign of the biggest smash hit of the year, The Knack's "My Sharona". This song explores the sadness experienced by a woman because her lover is leaving to return to his girlfriend/wife. The lyrics indicate that the relationship was intended from the start to be a temporary one that would end upon the girlfriend’s return. The song is told from the man’s point of view and expresses his efforts to console her.




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Personnel


Album credits list these musicians involved during the sessions from which "Sad Eyes" was recorded.

Robert John - vocals
Dennis Belfield - bass
Ed Greene - drums
Stewart Levine, Mike Thompson - keyboards
Darlene Love, George Tobin, Edna Wright - vocals
Bill Neale - guitar
Mike Piccirillo - engineer, guitar, vocals
Ryan Ulyate - engineer
Howard Lee Wolen - percussion, engineer




Cover versions


A cover by American country music group Trader-Price peaked at number 55 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1989. Kyle Vincent also recorded the song, released on Absolutely The Best of the 70s, credited to Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods, and produced by Ron Dante. Another rendition appeared on Robin Lee's album, Black Velvet, released in 1990.




References






External links


"Sad Eyes" at AllMusic

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