Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
The Platters
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They asked me how I knew My true love was true I of course replied Something here inside cannot be denied They said "someday you'll find all who love are blind" 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 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
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Written by: Otto Harbach, Jerome Kern
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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9 facts about this song
Release Information1. "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" is a show tune from the 1933 musical Roberta, written by Jerome Kern.
2. American actor and singer Fred Astaire originally debuted the song in the 1933 production of Roberta.
3. Later recorded versions by Kathryn Grayson, Paul Whiteman and his orchestra, as well as The Platters have garnered significant commercial success and recognition.
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Supplementary Versions4. Kathryn Grayson's version of the song was used in the 1952 film Lovely to Look At, a remake of the original Roberta musical.
5. The Platters recorded and popularized a doo-wop version of "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" in 1958.
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Commercial Success6. The Platters' version of the song reached the number one spot on both the Rhythm and Blues and Pop charts in the United States.
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The Lyrics7. The lyrics of "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" highlight themes of love and loss, where the speaker uses the metaphor of smoke blinding one's eyes to symbolize the blinding power of love.
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The Song's Legacy8. Numerous artists across various musical genres have covered "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", showcasing its enduring popularity.
9. In 1998, the song received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award, an acknowledgment of its historical, artistic, and significant value.
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Chart Performance10. The Platters' version of the song also became a UK number one hit, topping the UK Singles Chart in 1959.
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TV and Film Appearances11. "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" made a notable appearance in an episode of the third season of the well-acclaimed TV show, Mad Men.
12. The song was also featured in the 1973 film, American Graffiti.
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Cultural Impact13. The expression "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" has been used colloquially to denote when someone is blinded by their love or infatuation for another.
14. In 2014, Caitlin Doughty used the song's title for her memoir, "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory.”
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Recording Information15. When The Platters recorded the song in 1958, they faced backlash from their fans who didn’t want them to move away from their traditional rock and roll sound, proving its initial controversy.
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