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"I Only Have Eyes for You" is a song by composer Harry Warren and lyricist Al Dubin. The song was written for the 1934 film Dames , in which it was performed by Dick Powell . [ 1 ] Several other successful recordings of the song were made in 1934, and it later became a hit for the Flamingos in 1959 and Art Garfunkel in 1975.
"I Only Have Eyes For You" is noted also for being Garfunkel's first #1 single in the UK. Breakaway has proven to be Garfunkel's most successful solo album; although peaking at number 7 in the United States, which was lower than his first album Angel Clare (US #5), it has been certified platinum by RIAA .
It was one of only three collaborations during his songwriting career, though he would later write songs for Thomas again—"While the City Sleeps" (1964) and "Baby Don't Look Down" (1966). [ 5 ] [ 6 ] The arrangement was done by H. B. Barnum ; [ 7 ] some of it is based on the Flamingos ' cover of "I Only Have Eyes for You" (1959). [ 6 ]
It is the only official live recording he has released to date. The album was recorded live over two evenings - 12 and 13 April 1996 in The Registry Hall at Ellis Island, New York. It was released to celebrate the ending of his 12-year Walk Across America. The U.K. version of the album contains the additional track "I Only Have Eyes For You".
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The Flamingos are an American doo-wop group formed in Chicago in 1953. The band became popular in mid-to-late 1950s and are best known for their 1959 cover version of "I Only Have Eyes for You".
I Only Have Eyes for You" is a popular song by composer Harry Warren and lyricist Al Dubin and performed by many artists. I Only Have Eyes for You may also refer to: "I Only Have Eyes for You" (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), a 1998 television episode; I Only Have Eyes for You, a 1937 Merrie Melodies animated short film based on the song
"For Your Eyes Only" is the theme to the 12th James Bond movie of the same name, written by Bill Conti and Mick Leeson, and performed by Scottish singer Sheena Easton. The song reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number eight on the UK singles chart. [4] [5] It was nominated for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards in 1982.