About the song
Let’s take a nostalgic stroll down memory lane with “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” by The Platters. This timeless ballad, written by Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach, has stood the test of time, enchanting listeners with its haunting melody and poignant lyrics.
Originally featured in the musical “Roberta” in 1933, “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” was later popularized by The Platters in their album “Remember When?” released in 1958. With their signature harmonies and soulful delivery, The Platters breathed new life into this classic, propelling it to the upper echelons of music charts around the world.
The track’s success was unparalleled, earning it prestigious positions on various music charts, including the Billboard Hot 100. Its universal appeal resonated with audiences of all ages, cementing its status as a timeless masterpiece.
Led by the incomparable lead vocalist Tony Williams, The Platters captured the essence of longing and melancholy, infusing every note with emotion and sincerity. “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” became synonymous with romance and nostalgia, evoking bittersweet memories of love lost and cherished moments.
As the years passed, “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” continued to captivate new generations, transcending barriers of time and genre. Its enduring legacy serves as a testament to the power of music to evoke emotions and transcend boundaries.
So, whether you’re revisiting cherished memories or discovering this gem for the first time, let the dulcet tones of The Platters serenade you, and allow “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” to transport you to a world of romance and longing.
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Lyrics
They asked me how I knew my true love was true
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, I, of course replied
“Something here inside cannot be denied”
(Do-do-do, do-do-do, do-do-do, whoa)
They said, “Someday, you’ll find all who love are blind
Oh-oh-oh-oh-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 (without my love)
Now, laughing friends deride tears I cannot hide
Oh-oh-oh-oh-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