"Close Your Eyes" is a 1973 hit song recorded by Canadian trio Edward Bear. It was the lead single released from their fourth and final studio album, Close Your Eyes and was the biggest hit from the LP. The song was written by Larry Evoy, and was a sequel to their best-known hit, "Last Song".
"Close Your Eyes" spent 12 weeks on the U.S. charts, and peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was a major hit in their home nation, where it reached number three. It was a sizeable Adult Contemporary hit in both nations, reaching number 11 in the U.S. and number four in Canada. It was the group's final top ten hit.
The song was included on their 1984 compilation LP, The Best Of The Bear.
Chart performance
Weekly charts Chart (1973) PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)73 Canadian RPM Top Singles3Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary4US Cash Box Top 10024
Year-end charts Chart (1973)RankCanada RPM Top Singles46
References
External links Lyrics of this song