About The Song
“Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” is a show tune written by Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach for the 1933 musical Roberta. It was first performed by Tamara Drasin in the Broadway production and by Irene Dunne in the 1935 film adaptation. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, but the most famous version is undoubtedly The Platters’ recording from 1958.
The Platters’ version of “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” is a masterpiece of doo-wop balladry. Lead singer Tony Williams’ smooth, soaring vocals are perfectly complemented by the group’s lush harmonies. The song’s arrangement is simple but effective, with a gentle piano accompaniment that highlights the beauty of the melody.
“Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” was a huge hit for The Platters, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming one of their signature songs. The song has also been featured in numerous films and television shows, including The Big Sleep, The Graduate, and Mad Men. It is considered to be one of the greatest love songs ever written and continues to be enjoyed by listeners around the world.
“Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” is a song about the bittersweetness of love. The lyrics describe the feeling of being so infatuated with someone that you can’t see anything else, even when you know that the relationship is doomed. The song’s title is a metaphor for the way that love can cloud our judgment and make us lose sight of reality.
The song begins with the singer describing how they were once asked how they knew that their love was true. The singer replies that they simply knew, deep down inside. But the singer’s friends warn them that one day they will realize that “all who love are blind.” When the singer’s heart is on fire, they will realize that “smoke gets in your eyes.”
The singer then reflects on their own experience of love and loss. They admit that they were once blinded by their love, but now that it is gone, they can see clearly. They realize that their love was not perfect, but they cherish the memories of the time they spent together.
“Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” is a timeless love song that speaks to the universal human experience of love and loss. It is a song that can be enjoyed by listeners of all ages and backgrounds.
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They asked me how I knew
My true love was true
I of course replied
Something here inside
Can not be deniedThey, said some day you’ll find
All who love are blind
When your heart’s on fire
You must realize
Smoke gets in your eyesSo I chaffed them, and I gaily laughed
To think they could doubt my love
And yet today, my love has flown away
I am without my loveNow laughing friends deride
Tears I cannot hide
So I smile and say
When a lovely flame dies
Smoke gets in your eyesSmoke gets in your eyes