"I Only Have Eyes for You” – The Flamingos
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On this day in 1958, the Flamingos recorded their version of “I Only Have Eyes for You”.
The song was written by composer Harry Warren and lyricist Al Dubin and it was introduced by Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler in the 1934 film, Dames. Several successful versions were recorded the same year and it has been performed by many notable artists since then.
“I Only Have Eyes for You” is the Flamingos’ biggest hit single (#3 on the US R&B chart and #11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart). Their recording has been described as “a genre-defining work” and it is arguably the definitive version of the song. Rolling Stone magazine has included it on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
On this day in 1958, the Flamingos recorded their version of “I Only Have Eyes for You”.
The song was written by composer Harry Warren and lyricist Al Dubin and it was introduced by Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler in the 1934 film, Dames. Several successful versions were recorded the same year and it has been performed by many notable artists since then.
“I Only Have Eyes for You” is the Flamingos’ biggest hit single (#3 on the US R&B chart and #11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart). Their recording has been described as “a genre-defining work” and it is arguably the definitive version of the song. Rolling Stone magazine has included it on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
