Robert John - Sad Eyes 1979 -

Features the legendary Darlene Love and her sister Edna Wright.

In a year dominated by disco, "Sad Eyes" was one of the few pure pop ballads to reach #1. It famously knocked The Knack’s "My Sharona" out of the #1 position on October 6, 1979. ROBERT JOHN - SAD EYES 1979

The lyrics tell a melancholy story of a man ending a temporary fling because his partner is "comin' home today." It captures the awkward, painful moment of saying goodbye to someone who didn't expect the relationship to end so soon. Chart Performance & Legacy Features the legendary Darlene Love and her sister

The song earned Robert John a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance (Male). Song Details Songwriter: Robert John Producers: George Tobin and Mike Piccirillo The lyrics tell a melancholy story of a

Producer George Tobin encouraged John to return to music, suggesting he write something similar to the 1978 hit "My Angel Baby." John spent three months meticulously writing and rewriting "Sad Eyes" until it was perfect.