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Dinah Washington - I'll close my eyes

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Songwriters: Buddy Kaye, William Gordon, Billy Reid (1956)
lyrics:
Heaven sends a song through its doors
Just as if it seems to know, I'm exclusively yours
Knowing this, I feel but one way
You will understand too, in these words that I say
I'll close my eyes to everyone but you
And when I do, I'll see you standing there
I'll lock my heart to any other caress
I'll never say yes to a new love affair
I'll close my eyes to everything that's gay
If you're not there, to share each lovely day
And through the years, those moments
When we're far apart
I'll close my eyes and see you with my heart

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3 май 2011

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@sharonlightfoot1314 10 лет назад

I dedicate this to my beloved husband, Bob. I lost him almost 2 years ago. We had a 44 year love affair. Hearing Dinah sing this brings me to tears.

@frederickcole7640 6 лет назад

Sharon Lightfoot, isn't it wonderful how this song can bring such tender emotion? I had been saving it for years to be the first dance when I married the love of my life. Sadly, he passed away before that could ever happen. It's pure bittersweet beauty isn't it? 😌

@House71Music 6 лет назад

Sharon Lightfoot 😢😢😢

@bruce92106 Год назад

I was your 100th like! Wonder if that's a good sign? I loved your 8yo comment and pray all's well for you and hangin in there.

@calbackk 9 лет назад

The Butler brought me here as well. Nice ending to a film worth watching.

@alfredaculpepper4895 3 года назад

Me as well

@melaniaamour3647 3 года назад

Same

@swtirisalexopoulos1138 6 лет назад

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY--BROUGHT ME HERE!!!!ONE OF MY FAVOURITE MOVIES EVER!!!!

@bobounds9358 6 лет назад

Why do I cry when I hear this song...reminds me of my wife when we first meet...

@mzindependent2222 11 лет назад

I love this song and when I saw The Butler I instantly knew Dinah Washington sung this song, I came here to show my mom I was right.

@julieaudreyward4474 Год назад

When i first heard this song, earlier today, i thought that i was listening to - sarah vaughn - nancy wilson - gloria lynn Just as when i first actually saw and heard sarah vaughn sing, immediate tear flow.. In my current time from return to surreal, played the recording, again, its either because of time of night, or a sense of fullfillment. To have loved is better than not to have been loved, and to have memories that are a reminsce over-rides the temporary flash of missing him so much, yesterday and today.

@Faikakala 7 лет назад

Man they had such beautiful voices back in the day! ❤️

@uncljoedoc 6 лет назад

and beautiful sentiments

@ShadowHawk4219 2 года назад

Indeed. Dinah, Brenda Lee, Sarah Vaughn, Patsy Cline, Timi Yuro, Nancy Wilson, Brook Benton, Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles,Johnny Mathis, and many others. Truly talented singers. May those artists who passed on Rest In Paradise.

@wacnwacn5701 4 года назад

What a song and voice!!!! My Mom told me about Miss Washington some years ago. She told me the truth about her. The truth is that this woman had a beautiful voice!!!!! Yes, she does.

@awwyeahme2 Год назад

My Mom saw her in concert. She never forgot it or what she wore .

@JimmyDavenport 10 лет назад

Finally got around to seeing "The Butler." Great movie with this song played twice....once during the movie and again during the credits. Amazing vocal by the legendary Dinah Washington but an even better arrangement by....wait for it....Quincy Jones!

@alisad695 10 лет назад

Me too

@michelveraliot 4 года назад

Even when closing eye you still know that this song is bloody amazing.

@sagelawrence9785 7 лет назад

Fabulous. I adore Dinah.

@MsLeebee2 13 лет назад

beautiful ...............sad there are not songs like this anymore..it always makes me want to dance cheek to cheek ;o)

@denniswiederhold5577 8 лет назад

the butler brought here here too .. i must have heard this song somewhere long ago .. its haunting , makes me think of all the years past ..

@colsomemiah6095 4 года назад

Me tooooo!!!! But Where...when???????

@samirabakli6096 2 года назад

The Butler Movie brought me here. A great movie to watch and a very emotional song to end the movie with!

@NicoSchweinzer 12 лет назад

I am 26, and I am from Austria. There is hope around. Just saying it's not over yet..............;)

@annalaw4684 2 года назад

What a beautiful, God gifted, talented, classy lady, Ms. Washington will always be!!!!! One of my favorite song, that my parents, silencers, use to listen to!!!! Two of the most dignified, principled, GOD, fearing georgeous Black persons, that I was Blessed to be reared by, who I miss ever so dearly!!!!! Lee Daniel's out did himself with the makings of this wonderful, uplifting, interesting film, "The Butler!!!!!!!

@SludgeMcPoople 8 лет назад

Dinah Washington was a supreme artist She moves me with every song.

@ggreyes8 8 лет назад

She sings straight to my heart.

@Kazla_Design 7 лет назад

A monument to true romance and missed opportunities

@clarencemitchell1744 7 лет назад

anything Dinah sings moves you

@whaszis 9 лет назад

Dinah, Dinah, Dinah! I think I love your voice even more than Sarah's, if that is possible. I could listen to this song over and over.

@richardsoffice9176 3 года назад

Thank you. Dinah & Sarah were both very talented. As far as I know, Dinah started earlier, very young. I always enjoy, "Broken Hearted Melody." Both had many loyal fans. Including myself! Chuck Cecil, the Disc Jockey, "The Swingin' Years," said that, "Broken Hearted Melody" is a Rock 'N Roll Song. One of the few things which I don't completely agree with Chuck, on, though I understand his perspective -

@gbrumburgh 5 лет назад

There are two versions by Dinah of this lovely ballad. This is by far the better orchestrated one with incredibly lush strings now replacing the horns. It make a huge impact. I first heard this arrangement on Clint Eastwood's THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY (1995) soundtrack and it hit me in such a way that I had it played at our commitment ceremony in 1996 with my now husband. To Reece with all my love.

@crossleydd42 3 года назад

Anotyher one is by Quincy Jones, but that arrangement pales by comparison to this one.

@sharonlightfoot1314 Год назад

That's when I first heard it, along with my Bob. It stuck in my heart.

@juliehays2023 7 лет назад

Dinah Washington.... the voice of an angel !!!!!!

@CP-sl7hf 3 года назад

Dinah Washington was the greatest singer during her time. Beautiful voice quality.

@DHEMGHJS 6 лет назад

The definitive version for me!

@Rajnoma 8 лет назад

I'm a big Dinah Washington fan-I have all of her CD collections. She has the most moving phrasing; her voice is truly unique -very loving music!

@colsomemiah6095 4 года назад

I'll be seeing' you....

@truthinthesky 9 лет назад

THE BUTLER BROUGHT ME HERE! the beggining of this song brings me chills every time

@MrKrimzz 12 лет назад

@pastourmadopita I'm from Spain, and I'm 18 years old. I MUST say that I love this music and all her deep feelings. Music haven't got ages, music only need an open mind. ( escuse me for the worth english! )

@audreymoritz-ciancutti3390 7 лет назад

Magnificent !

@OumyNeferti Год назад

I simply can't listen to her and this song in particular without feeling emotional.

@personaking7844 4 года назад

I inherited my grandpa music......feeling blessed...

@Pasquello 5 лет назад

Unmistakably bringing be back to sweet memories. Knew Dinah through "The Bridges of Madison County". Sweet and heartwarming song.

@juliawatson460 3 года назад

It's beautiful. She's my idol 😁

@eclharris 2 года назад

Best.sountrack. ever

@totalvicky 12 лет назад

I love Dinah ... and also I love all the comments from the young people all around the world proving there is still a market for great vocals! How inspiring! :-)

@joanrogers8502 9 лет назад

I grew up listening to her. My aunts and uncles loved her.

@ladyiced 11 лет назад

Hmm I agree with Lee.. it's so beautiful.. I have goosbumps with almost every song of Dinah.. Looking forward 2 have a day off and listen to Dinah all day!!

@richardsoffice9176 3 года назад

Dinah had the wonderful ability to sound like she was singing, directly and only to you! Only a few others are like this, I believe -

@franspa1 11 лет назад

The music of the 40's and 50's was the most memorable.

@direfranchement 11 лет назад

Clearly a handyman with good tastes :) I don't think Dinah and strings ever collaborated more beautifully or complemented each other more successfully than they do on this record.

@suzannehatton5796 7 лет назад

This song was also in Bridges of Madison County. Wonderful 💟

@droolet 7 лет назад

Everything about Bridges of Madison County was wonderful and Dinah added to that !

@kcthamob9459 11 лет назад

Simply beautiful....

@Christy3273 10 лет назад

Heard this song on "The Butler"....This is a beautiful song...and this singer is AMAZING!

@bazthehandyman 11 лет назад

Awesome.....it's a sound never to be repeated in this world.

@chauncywashington2227 4 года назад

Oh Dinah! After all these years....goosebumps and tears!

@MiaHessMusic 4 года назад

Love this song.

@beachman831 7 лет назад

The best version...heavenly!

@bnhamilton 5 лет назад

So many versions from Dinah, but I believe this is the best one. Heard it on the Butler for the first time and knew it had to be Nancy Wilson or Dinah Washington.

@hawkrider88 2 года назад

Just watched the movie, heard this and thought....this must be a younger Nancy Wilson. I love Dinah as well but there certainly is some similarity between the two in this song. Both of them Giants with Nancy following in Dinah's footsteps of course.

@SAI03 11 лет назад

I FOUND THIS SONG FROM "The Butler" LOVE IT!!

@markeetabrown5724 9 лет назад

The butler brought me here too! Beautiful song

@sallyrosfelder6969 6 лет назад

MAGNIFIQUE

@me21464 4 года назад

Watching The Butler movie and said..."let me find this song"!

@MACARONI007 11 лет назад

BRILLIANCE!

@MrF3502 8 лет назад

Absolutely beautiful!.great song...greater singer OOXX Dinah

@nyashaeasley6465 8 лет назад

This song makes me think of me and My Husband. 💙💙💙💙

@NJE167 11 лет назад

beautiful

@LeslieJWilson1 9 лет назад

BEAUTIFUL !

@23mitchas 10 лет назад

What a beautiful voice

@CarrieJacksonSinger 8 лет назад

Dinah Washington, Great tune beautiful lyrics,

@bessiepevey9561 7 лет назад

This sound is nostalgia. I could only listen to this music as a child in the deep south. The white radio station played her music.

@crossleydd42 3 года назад

A real compliment to Dinah, then, and, I suppose, one to the white person who chose her music, too!

@msdelta1926 9 лет назад

Too lovey. The butler gave me this most touching songs lyrics. I feel Indescribable love and passion for ever being in love.

@MarioGoinden 9 лет назад

Beautiful....Just beautiful.

@neilblakeman1610 10 лет назад

Heaven sends a singer through its doors enough said

@awwyeahme2 8 лет назад

+neil blakeman yes I hear on voice on commercials, movies, I cant wait until someone do a movie about her. she was a spritied!!

@judithmiller6416 7 лет назад

The voice of an angel....perfect.

@martindoychinov9902 3 года назад

Обичам те!!!

@yolondadickerson2578 5 месяцев назад

2024 and I am still here. Dinah was playing in my home while growing up. My mom was a huge fan! Now, so am I.

@emiliataubic9644 4 месяца назад

Same 💖💖💖💖

@frakognome4434 3 года назад

That intro a cappella is always breathtaking

@elijahfrancis4209 Месяц назад

The best love song ever 😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@michela3150 4 года назад

Gets me every time.

@Girl12Golden 9 лет назад

Beautiful song - great lyrics that touch your heart and I like Dinah's style. Thank you for posting this

@annalaw4684 2 года назад

Lovely GOD gifted vocals, befitting for a beautiful woman, lady Washington, rest in paradise Ms. Washington!!!!!

@bnhamilton 4 года назад

Several performances of her doing this on RU-vid, but this is absolutely the best. Thanks for posting. Sounds like the version used in The Butler.

@MsCulinaryPro 2 года назад

Yes it was❤️.. my search brought me here! Phenomenal voice notice the phrasing and the nuances of her voice can’t you hear Nancy Wilson another one of my very favorites

@elizabethchanning4614 2 года назад

It’s those violins in the background. Other versions have more brass for a jazzier version. But this is the more soulful one!

@JoAnnGamble22338601 Год назад

I his song, my parents would play this and so many Jazz and blues in the late 50'S early 60's it keeps me close in my heart to my parents who passed away so long ago. When I hear these songs it puts me back in those years

@LuxAeterna96 9 лет назад

The Butler brought me here. I love voices like hers

@thomaslombardo3401 4 года назад

Absolutely awesome. 💛💛💛

@annalaw4684 7 лет назад

What a classy, beautiful, talented lady!!!!!!!! Wow........ how this lovely, wonderful music reminds me of a innocent, pure, sweet time of yester year. I'd peek around a corner into our living room, watching my parents gaze into one another's eyes, seemingly deeply in love, as they two stepped, with style and grace to this tune. Such a beautiful time and space, the fabulous fifties!!!!!!!!! Thank you for this beautiful post!!!!!

@amentetbastet6746 5 лет назад

That was beautifully said

@lisatoro5968 Год назад

Thank you for such a beautiful heart felt song 2009 Obsidian 💋 💕 2022

@veedapd588 2 года назад

Beautiful memories listing to Dinah Washington albums with my Mom over the weekends, fixing Sunday Dinner.

@jeanniesgems7662 4 года назад

One of my favorite songs. Just takes me away. Dinah Washington is one of my favorite singers ever. Best vocal delivery ever.

@thetruthdotcomreally8853 11 лет назад

I was in an old record store some months ago. And I looked at all of the albums made that are no longer listened to. Why do some vocalist and artist get remember. Its the interpretation, life story, and pain behind these recording. When you listen to Billy Holliday or Dinah you know these ladies went through some stuff. Dinah was no Joke. I love that raw talent.

@pghsquid 12 лет назад

Fantastic! A great song and one of the most memorable voices of all time! Great post!

@msgeorgiaannettefranklin5493 5 лет назад

🌷POETRY🌷 JUST BEAUTFUL💅BRING PEACE TO MY SOUL😘

@lesterwyoung 8 лет назад

Lovely rhythm guitar!

@jenniferlehman2464 6 лет назад

I had it right though, when I played it from the movie, my Dad, who loves Dinah, couldn't get who was singing. I did though.

@user-jm2tz3up5p 9 месяцев назад

This is the song I have been feeling in my entire soul about an extraordinary man God placed upon my path. Most of my life I have been alone until the day I met him. Distance is a factor between us BUT, when I Close My Eyes, I see him with my Heart. LOVE HIM SO MUCH.

@annagarber3939 8 месяцев назад

My Dad was a jazz singer we lived in Detroit when the music was great He love her

@melaniaamour3647 3 года назад

Butler brought me here… amazing voice 🥺❤️

@dascamp 4 года назад

Sad to say I'm barely listening to this because of the butler, but I'm happy to say I'm glad I'm finally listening to this song because it's beautiful

@rozgordon6125 2 года назад

I've always Loved this song, even a child....Mother loved her some Dinah...

@ThatPanacheDude 10 лет назад

I love this song!!!!

@williamscherrynocompany281 Год назад

A tune that should have become a great standard. It's stark raving beautiful as are the lyrics.

@ONLYGOODleftistisaDEADleftist 4 года назад

The female singers today think they have it. Man, are they wrong. It's not just about having the straightest, shiniest hair. It's not ever about your face or body. And, it's not about hitting your mark or a note on time. The greatest singers are, indeed, heaven sent, gifted, and they reek of heart and soul. It can not be produced. It's an inherent talent that makes it impossible for the listener to NOT believe what she sings. Like this song by Dinah Washington. A man can not, NOT, believe every word she sings. Don't you know? Just try closing your eyes while you listen.

@robertital8300 4 года назад

I fell asleep one night & left the TV on, at about 2AM I was awoken by an "Angelica instrumental music of violins & harps, Then I heard her absolutely beautiful voice, I thought I died & went to haven, I jumped up & saw movie credits scrolling down it was the end of Clint Eastwoods movie The Bridges of Madison County,