Don't Close Your Eyes (song)
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| "Don't Close Your Eyes" | ||||
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| Single by Keith Whitley | ||||
| from the album Don't Close Your Eyes | ||||
| Released | March 1988 | |||
| Recorded | 1987 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Writer(s) | Bob McDill | |||
| Producer | Garth Fundis, Keith Whitley | |||
| Keith Whitley singles chronology | ||||
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"Don't Close Your Eyes" is the title of a song written by Bob McDill, and recorded by American country music artist Keith Whitley. It was released in March 1988 as third single from his album of the same name. It peaked at number-one in the United States, and #2 in Canada. Additionally, it was Billboard's number-one country single of the year 1988.[1] The song was covered by Alan Jackson for Keith Whitley's 1995 tribute album, and by Kellie Pickler for the deluxe edition of her 2008 self-titled second album.
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Music video [edit]
The music video was directed by Michael McClary and premiered in mid-1988.
Chart positions [edit]
Keith Whitley [edit]
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 2 |
References [edit]
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 382.
| Preceded by "Baby Blue" by George Strait |
Billboard Hot Country Singles number-one single August 13, 1988 |
Succeeded by "The Bluest Eyes in Texas" by Restless Heart |
| Preceded by "Give Me Wings" by Michael Johnson |
Billboard Hot Country Songs number-one single of the year 1988 |
Succeeded by "A Better Man" by Clint Black |
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