Mik&Ale. "As you may or may not know, Keith Whitley died from alcoholism -- Kxng Crooked talks about his own chilling battle with alcoholism in his verse," he adds of the evocative tribute. The song was covered by Alan Jackson for Keith Whitley's 1995 tribute album, by Kellie Pickler for the deluxe edition of her 2008 self-titled second album, and by The Voice Season 6 contestant Jake Worthington for his audition song and fan-chosen final performance. I know you loved him, a long time ago Even now in my arms, you still want him I know But darling this time, your memories die When you hold me tonight, don't close your eyes Don't close your eyes, let it be me Don't pretend it's him, in some fantasy Darling just once, let yesterday go And you'll find more love than you'll ever know Just hold me . Garth Brooks also recorded this song for The Ultimate Collection box set only sold at Target stores in 2016. The teenager threw a tantrum and burst into tears when her mum and dad insisted that her grandparents had to be invited. However, with just Garth Brooks voice and finger-picked acoustic guitar, he adds a thumb to the scale. 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Though the world is fast asleep. Brad Pitt and Elvis both get mentions in the 1997 Shania Twain hit "That Don't Impress Me Much.". Don't close your eyes let it be me Don't pretend it's him in some fantasy Darling just once let yesterday go And you'll find more love than you've ever known Just hold me tight when you . "It's okay, just go to sleep" you hear in your head as if someone's . More than that, Whitley made the kind of music that transcends generations. The style of the score is Country. If so, this quiz is for you. The narrator tells her, "don't close your eyes," because he believes she is fantasizing about the other guy. Close Your Eyes. [3], On July 1, 2015, Billboard Magazine announced the release of "Don't Close Your Eyes (Ashamed)" a tribute to Keith Whitley on his 60th birthday. | NBC's The Voice Top 13 2022, Rowan Grace Performs ABBA's "The Winner Takes It All" | NBC's The Voice Top 13 2022, Brayden Lape Performs Kenny Chesney's "Come Over" | NBC's The Voice Top 13 2022, Bryce Leatherwood Performs George Strait's "Amarillo by Morning" | NBC's The Voice Top 13 2022, bodie Performs The Proclaimers' "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" | NBC's The Voice Top 13 2022, The Coaches Look Ahead at the Top 13 | NBC's The Voice 2022, Kate Kalvach's Last Chance Performance of Miley Cyrus' "When I Look At You" | NBC's The Voice 2022, We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences. Keith Whitley Don't Close Your Eyes 1988 Sony Music Entertainment Released o. She is a participant. 3:46. Bryce Leatherwood performs Keith Whitley's "Don't Close Your Eyes" during the Live Finale on The Voice. Get The Voice Official App: http://bit.ly/TheVoiceOf. Dont Close Your Eyes was only Keith Whitleys second album. Max is in six grade. "I feel the rap verses really capture the emotional torment of the original," producer Jonathan Hay tells Billboard. 13 Comments. Watch The Voice highlight 'Bryce Leatherwood Sings Keith Whitley's "Don't Close Your Eyes" | NBC's The Voice Live Finale 2022' on NBC.com Seeing one of the genres biggest stars paying tribute to one of its most influential singers makes this one for the history books. The music video was directed by Michael McClary and premiered in mid-1988. It is the group's only top 40 hit, resulting in them frequently being called a one-hit wonder. Symptoms. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Diagnosis. The last few chapters were indeed thrilling, but the rest was a wonderfully well-written family saga with short chapters (LOVE) in each twin sister's . Just hold me Am tight, when you love me D tonight. But I keep hoping som C eday, D that you'll see the G lig G/F# ht Em. TikTok video from FrankieLoveridge (@frankieloveridgeofficial): "PART-1 Don't Close Your eyes @keithwhitleyofficial #countrycover #dontcloseyoureyes #ukcountrymusiclover #Cover #nashville #singer #FrankieLoveridge". Check back for classic music videos, live performances, hand-curated playlists, the Rhino Podcast, and more! Close Your Eyes is a 2018 freeware puzzle horror game by Gamagami, where the only defense against enemies is to close your eyes. When it came time for Brooks to take the stage, he sang the song that his daughter has always called her favorite"Don't Close Your Eyes." An Emotional Moment For All. "One of the main reasons I wanted to do this tribute is because I was raised in Kentucky, just like Keith Whitley," Hay continues. Difficulty: beginner. Dont Close Your Eyes is the title track of this Ep. Catalog SKU number of the notation is 252321. [2] After it became available for digital download, the song has sold 475,000 digital copies in the United States as of March 2019. While the moon drifts in the skies. He is the recipient of 2 Grammys, 16 CMA Awards, 17 ACM Awards and nominee of multiple other awards. [Verse 1] I know you loved him a long time ago And even now in my arms you still want him I know But, Darling, this time let your memories die When you hold me tonight, don't close your eyes . Janie Hannagan lives on the fringe, cursed with an ability she doesn't want and can't control: She gets sucked into other people's dreams. I know you loved him A long time ago Even now in your arms You still want him I know But darling this time Your memories die When you hold me tonight Dont close your eyes Don't close your eyes, let it be me Dont pretend it's him, in some fantasy Darling just once, let yesterday go And you'll find more love than youll ever know Just hold me tight, when you love me tonight And dont . In a room full of legendary artists, Brooks said, Honestly, the guy could out-sing 99 percent of us. When hes right, hes right. The book go through these two days in detail. This is the title track from Whitley's second studio album - a follow-up to 1985 debut, The album yielded two more #1 hits on the Country chart: ". Don't Close Your Eyes (Keith Whitley song), "Top 30 Digital Country Tracks: March 11, 2019", "Keith Whitley Chart History (Hot Country Songs)", "Kxng Crooked & Truth Ali Pay Tribute to Late Country Star Keith Whitley on His 60th Birthday: Exclusive", "KXNG Crooked f. Truth Ali - "Ashamed (Remix)", "KXNG Crooked Opens Up About Suicide And Alcohol Abuse In 'Don't Close Your Eyes' Video", Lost in the Fifties Tonight (In the Still of the Night), Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident), If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Don%27t_Close_Your_Eyes_(Keith_Whitley_song)&oldid=1079469037, Billboard Hot Country Songs number-one singles of the year, Single chart usages for Billboardcountrysongs, Articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 26 March 2022, at 23:33. Nyra will then tell her to knock it out with the answers. Last night, Brooks got to see it happen firsthand. "Lagos" is the Greek word for "hare . . Likewise, the mental health of Robin has deteriorated to such a level that her world in described through the fog of her paranoia and expectation of the worst, leaving more . This season's Battle Advisors include Charlie Puth (Team Camila), Jazmine Sullivan (Team Legend), Jimmie Allen (Team Blake) and Sean Paul (Team Gwen). More than three decades after his death, his legacy still reverberates through the country music world. Kenny Louis performing "Don't Close Your Eyes"Kenny Louis is a singer who performs in the Cape Coral/Fort Myers, Florida area. Audio, Cassette. In the end, one artist will be named \"The Voice\" and receive the grand prize of a recording contract.Bryce Leatherwood Sings Keith Whitley's \"Don't Close Your Eyes\" | NBC's The Voice Live Finale 2022https://youtu.be/8LyR2BiqT1AThe Voicehttp://www.youtube.com/user/nbcthevoice Additionally, it was the first of five consecutive chart-toppers for the Kentucky native. Tuning: E A D G B E. Capo: no capo. You're watching the official music video for Kix - \"Don't Close Your Eyes\" from the album 'Blow My Fuse' (1988)Subscribe to the Rhino Channel! C D Don't Close your eyes, let it be me G Em Don't pretend it's him in some fantasy C D Darlin' just once, let yesterday go G Em And You'll find more love than you've ever known C D Just hold me tight when you hold me tonight G (repeat intro) And Don't close your eyes (Second verse is just like first verse . More than that, the emotion and reverence are clear in his vocal delivery here. Don't pretend it's G him in Bm some Em fantasy. 1. The experience can also change over time and may depend on other factors such as light or eye fatigue. "Don't Close Your Eyes" is a power ballad by the American glam metal band Kix from their fourth studio album, Blow My Fuse (1988). This track is perfect both as peak time and as a set closure: industrial sounds that blend with crunchy rolling kicks and a melancholy vocal in the break. You're watching the official music video for Kix - "Don't Close Your Eyes" from the album 'Blow My Fuse' (1988)Subscribe to the Rhino Channel! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The lyrics for Lesley Gore's "It's My Party" were based on actual events relating to his daughter Judy's sweet 16 party. [5] It is the group's only top 40 hit, resulting in them frequently being called a one-hit wonder.[6][7]. 0:00 / 0:00. You're not sleepy as you seem. There are few artists who are more deserving of their spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame than Keith Whitley. Just hold me Am tight, when you love me D tonight. "Big Love" is a showcase song for Lindsey Buckingham and the first single from Fleetwood Mac's 1987 album Tango In The Night, but he left the group soon after the album was released and the band didn't perform it live until he returned 10 years later. Close your Eyes Camila Reis Uuuhhh Uuuhhh Close your eyes close your eyes feel to make me love Close your eyes close your eyes feel to make me. That wasnt all. CD album ships from and sold by Amazon.com. The album was released on May 31, 1988, by RCA Records. I know you loved him, a long time ago Even now in my arms, you still want him I know But darling this time, your memories die When you hold me tonight, don't close your eyes Don't close your eyes, let it be me Don't pretend it's him, in some fantasy Darling just once, let yesterday go And you'll find more love than you'll ever know Just hold me . Watch his performance on the video below. Read about Don't Close Your Eyes from Garth Brooks's The Ultimate Collection and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer I know you loved him A long time ago Even now in my arms You still want him I know But darling this time Let your memories die When you hold me tonight Don't close your eyes Don't close your eyes Let it be me Don't pretend it's him In some fantasy Darling just once Let yesterday go You'll find more love Than you've ever known Just . Listen to Don't Close Your Eyes by Parkway Drive on Apple Music. Lyin' here in your arms Knowing he's in your mind But I keep hoping some day That you'll see the light Let it be me tonight Don't close your eyes Don't close your eyes Let it be me Don't pretend it's him In some fantasy Darling just once Let yesterday go You'll find more love Than you've ever known Just hold me tight When you love me tonight . The song remains Kix's most successful single release, peaking at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100. Garth Brooks Sings 'Don't Close Your Eyes' at Keith Whitley's Country Music HOF Ceremony. Garth presented the long overdue medallion to Whitleys widow, Lorrie Morgan. Keith Whitley's voice fills Don't Close Your Eyes to the raftersit's supple and unassuming with a down-home Kentucky twang that never overstays its welcome. In the United States, the single reached number-one for the week of August 13, while peaking at number 2 in Canada. Keith WhitleyDon't Close Your Eyes 1988 Sony Music EntertainmentReleased on: 1988-. I know you loved him a long time ago And even now in my arms you still want him I know But darlin' this time let your memories die When you hold me tonight don't close your eyes Don't close your eyes let it be me Don't pretend it's him in some fantasy Darling just once let yesterday go And you'll find more love than you've ever known Just hold . In the United States, the single reached number-one for the week of August 13, while peaking at number 2 in Canada. It was his first number-one single. It's like someone's forcing you to close your eyes. To make things even better, Brooks inducted Whitley into the HoF. It was released in March 1988 as third single from his album of the same name. Don't Close Your Eyes also poses the question of whether Sarah's story is entirely reliable, with husband, Jim, citing her acknowledged lies and questionable childcare. Kenzie Wheeler sings "Don't Close Your Eyes" on The Voice Season 20 Blind Auditions on Monday, March 1, 2021. Don't Close Your Eyes is the second studio album by American country music artist Keith Whitley and the last to be released during his lifetime. Darlin' just Am once let yesterday D go. By becoming a patron, you'll instantly unlock access to 271 exclusive posts. "Don't close your eyes" 26 Feb 2023 09:32:17 But, when Keith Whitley does that cause, when he drops a whole octave, that woman cant remember my name, Garth Brooks joked. C D Don't Close your eyes, let it be me G Em Don't pretend it's him in some fantasy C D Darlin' just once, let yesterday go G Em And You'll find more love than you've ever known C D Just hold me tight when you hold me tonight G (repeat intro) And Don't close your eyes (Second verse is just like first verse) Maybe I've been a fool, holding on . The song is performed by Shady Records recording artist Kxng Crooked fka Crooked I (from Slaughterhouse), Truth Ali, Jonathan Hay and Morgan McRae. Nightcore - Love Me Like You Do. https://Rhino.. Don't Close Your Eyes! He has recorded 14 studio albums, 3 Greatest Hits albums, 2 Christmas albums, 2 Gospel albums and several compilations, all on the Arista Nashville label. The vast Rhino catalog of more than 5,000 albums, videos, and hit songs features material by Warner Music Group artists such as Van Halen, Madonna, Duran Duran, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, The Doors, Chicago, Black Sabbath, John Coltrane, Yes, Alice Cooper, Linda Ronstadt, The Ramones, The Monkees, Carly Simon, and Curtis Mayfield, among many others. View official tab. Things go from bad to worse when Janie is sucked into a chilling nightmareand for the first time, Janie is more than a witness to someone else's twisted psyche. "Don't Close Your Eyes" is a power ballad[3][4] by the American glam metal band Kix from their fourth studio album, Blow My Fuse (1988). ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. In 2015, Kxng Crooked of the hip-hop supergroup Slaughterhouse, released a rap remix titled "Don't Close Your Eyes (Ashamed)," to honor the late singer on what would have been his 60th birthday. "Being all over the United States, it seems Whitley is more iconic back home in the 'Bluegrass State' than he is everywhere else. Garth played an acoustic rendition of Dont Close Your Eyes and killed it. The song reached number one on Billboard's Hot Country Songs on chart dated August 13, 1988. Deep kicks, driving drums and tripping melodies. The song sparked debate in the country music community about whether or not \"traditional\" country music was actually dead or not. When you love me C tonight, D don't close your C eyes G. (CHORUS) G Don't close your C eyes, let it be D me. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Don't Close Your Eyes : Volume 1 of the Don't Close Your Eyes Series (Don't Close Your Eyes - A Slow Burn Enemies to Lovers Series). Don't pretend it's G him in Bm some Em fantasy. Music sheets by Simply Piano - the world's leading piano teaching app. Author Unregistered. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. The album became a commercial success, and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. If you have trouble closing your eyes all the way when you blink or sleep, you may have a condition called lagophthalmos. Buy the CD album for $4.99 and get the MP3 version for FREE. You can access his EPK (Elect. 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So, when it finally came time to induct Whitley into the HoF, some of the biggest names in the genre showed up. 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Each additional print is $0.99. Songfacts: In his first #1 Country hit, Keith Whitley suspects his girlfriend is fantasizing about an old flame while they're being intimate, so he tells her, "When you hold me tonight, don't close your eyes." Country songwriter Bob McDill, who penned hits for Crystal Gayle, Bobby Bare, and Juice Newton, got the idea from a 1978 Neil Simon movie. Nothing happens here other than a funny little interaction. Poll. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Don't Close Your Eyes: Wake; Fade; Gone, McMann, Lisa, 9781442499133 at the best online prices at eBay! In the song, the narrator is in a relationship with a girl who is still stuck on a former boyfriend. Taylor talks about "The Machine" - the hits, the videos and Clive Davis. Vinyl. The album was released on May 31, 1988, by RCA Records.After the success of his debut album, L.A. to Miami (1985), Whitley re-entered the studio and began recording a second album with producer Blake Mevis. Garth Brooks performed the song at the 50th CMA Awards whilst Whitley's widow Lorrie Morgan looked emotional in the audience. Darlin' just Am once let yesterday D go. When you love me C tonight, D don't close your C eyes G. (CHORUS) G Don't close your C eyes, let it be D me. Garth Brooks was among the artists who lobbied for Keith Whitley to be in the Hall of Fame for years. The book talk about a story of a boy. Carson Daly returns as host for Season 22. Unfortunately, it was the last to be released before the singer passed away in May of 1989. G C D G Bm Em I know you loved him, a long time ago Am D G C G Even now in your mind, you still want him I know C D G Bm Em But Darlin' this time, let your memories die Am D C G When you hold me tonight, don't close your eyes (CHORUS) G C D Don't close your eyes, let it be me G Bm Em Don't pretend it's him in some fantasy Am D Darlin' just once . Don't Close Your Eyes original sound - FrankieLoveridge. Keith performing his classic on what was to be his final appearance on "Nashville Now" in late March 1989.For a better picture, you can enter the following s. H. Of Jackson's entries, 35 were number-one hits, with 50 in the Top 10. Garth Brooks Sings Dont Close Your Eyes at Keith Whitleys Country Music HOF Ceremony, finally came time to induct Whitley into the HoF, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAMnO9BhfMw, keith whitley I never go around mirrors (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAMnO9BhfMw). Autoplay is on. Stay awake, don't nod and dream. C D Don't close your eyes let it be me G G/F# Em Don't pretend it's him in some fantasy C D Darling just once let yesterday go G G/F# Em You'll find more love than you've ever known C D Just hold me tight when you love me tonight G Gsus G And don't close your eyes. The name is Max. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. While inducting Keith Whitley into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Garth Brooks shared how he felt about the former Clinch Mountain Boy. "[6] "Don't Close Your Eyes (The Ashamed Remix)" is part of The Urban Hitchcock LP. Stay awake, don't nod and dream. Garth Brooks also took the stage to perform a Keith Whitley classic. More than 50 of his singles have appeared on Billboard's list of the \"Top 30 Country Songs\". The in the end the book cover how Max got the ghost out of his body. Free, curated and guaranteed quality with ukulele chord diagrams, transposer and auto scroller. Also, in the same year, Billboard hailed it as the Top . Darlin' just Am once let yesterday g D o. [7], The music video premiered on MTV News on August 27.[8]. Check it out below. For the first time ever, the third phase of the competition will include three-way knockouts. Links. After its completion, Whitley was unhappy with its production, and he convinced his label to shelve the recordings. Stream songs including "", "Smoke 'Em If Ya Got 'Em" and more. "A Day in the Life of a Fool" has a Merle Haggard feelthat rare ability to unabashedly sing from the heart like no one's looking. After its completion, Whitley was unhappy . View official tab. Alan Jackson is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. Author Unregistered. The song remains Kix's most successful single release, peaking at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100. Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, Randy Travis, and several other heavy hitters were there. Theyll still be singing his songs long after weve all been called Home. We want to change that. 27. Keith Whitley Don't Close Your Eyes sheet music arranged for Piano, Vocal & Guitar (Right-Hand Melody) and includes 3 page(s). Treatment. Techno. Hi Everyone!This is my FIRST TIME COUNTRY MUSIC REACTION to KEITH WHITLEY "DON'T CLOSE YOUR EYES" so welcome to my channel and I hope you enjoy this reaction. 2. Listen to the song below to see what he means. Preview. $3.19 8 Used from $3.19 1 Collectible from $19.77. In fact, it became a massive hit after its release in 1988, a year before Whitley passed away. We have an official Dont Close Your Eyes tab made by UG professional guitarists.Check out the tab . Theres something about a stripped-down arrangement that tends to give songs a little more punch. [11] Despite the fact that the song was not officially released as a single, it became the highest-charting nonseasonal album cut (not available in any retail single configuration or released as a promotional single to radio during a chart run) to appear on Hot Country Singles \u0026 Tracks in the Broadcast Data Systems era, beating the record previously held by Garth Brooks' \"Belleau Wood.\" Alan Jackson has been given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Don't close your eyes Don't sing your last lullaby There's no one there to hold you No one hears your scream You live life up and down Your nightmare's are your dreams I know it's lonely when your hanging 'round Don't ya' take it lying down - no, no Hold on - Hold on tight I'll make everything all right Wake up - Don't go to sleep I pray the . And you'll find more G love than Bm you'll ever Em know. "Don't Close Your Eyes" is a song written by Bob McDill, and recorded by American country music artist Keith Whitley. Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you, but Ooh, I'd die to find out Ooh, I want you, I don't know if I need you, but Ooh, I'd die to find out Yeah yeah Yeah yeah Anytime I need to see your face, I just close my eyes And I am taken to a place where your crystal mind And magenta feelings take up shelter in the base of my spine