A sentimental love song by The Platters.
About the singer: The Platters, one of the most well-known black vocal groups and perhaps the first one that topped the pop charts, was formed in Los Angeles in 1953. It won such massive popularity among both blacks and whites since its establishment that they claim themselves proudly at a precious gift The USA has offered to the people around the world. As a matter of fact, their name and their classics have become household words worldwide.
In the year the band was formed, the original members Tony Williams, David Lynch, Alex Hodge and Herb Reed were signed by manager Buck Ram to Federal Records before he met them working as parking lot attendants.
Their most famous pieces must be “Only You” and ” Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”, among many other great hits in world’s rock history.
I heard these two songs when I was in junior school…long time ago indeed..To learn more about the group, please visit http://www.history-of-rock.com/platters.htm.
Lyrics:
They asked me how I knew my true love was true.
Oh,
I of course replied
“something here inside cannot be denied.”
They said “someday you’ll find all who love are blind.”
Oh,When your heart’s on fire,
you must realize smoke gets in your eyes
So I chaffed them
and I gaily laughed to think they could doubt my love.
Yet today my love has flown away, I am without my love.
Now laughing friends deride tears I cannot hide. Oh,
So I smile and say
“when a lovely flame dies, smoke gets in your eyes!”
Yet today my love has flown away, I am without my love.
Now laughing friends deride tears I cannot hide. Oh,
So I smile and say
“when a lovely flame dies, smoke gets in your eyes!”
(smoke gets in your eyes, smoke gets in your eyes)
smoke gets in your eyes
