The Flamingos

English for "The Flamingos"

Are the stars out tonight? (Sha bop sha bop) I don't know if it's cloudy or bright (Sha bop sha bop) I only have eyes for you, dear..." I Only Have Eyes for You was recorded by the doo-wop group Flamingos in 1959. It was originally written for the 1934 musical Dames.

Did you know: flamingos are capable of drinking water at temperatures that approach the boiling point?

"Are the stars out tonight? (Sha bop sha bop) I don't know if it's cloudy or bright (Sha bop sha bop) I only have eyes for you, dear..." I Only Have Eyes for You was recorded by the Flamingos in 1959. It was originally written for the 1934 musical Dames.

Dear Evie, My name is Andrea, and I am a proud amplifier in Chicago. I have always been a devoted music lover but my love of sound grew even deeper when I became blind five years ago. Having a visual disability can be an isolating experience. Feeling alone is something we have all gotten intimate with since March of 2020 when all of our worlds changed. I power KEXP because of the amazing and diverse music playing night and day. Just as important to me though is being able to turn KEXP on and know without a doubt that I will hear compassion, humor and love from any one of the incredible KEXP DJs. Thank you so much for being a source of companionship for all of us. We are not alone, and I feel that when listening with you. Would you please play I Only Have Eyes For You by The Flamingos? I believe that if my guide dog Lightyear could make a request he might write in for this one. He is my partner in the world and we are inseparable. This song feels like it captures my feelings of gratitude for him. Much love, -Andrea and Lightyear O’Donnell

I Only Have Eyes for You was first written and recorded in 1934. Written by Al Dubin and composed by Harry Warren.

I Only Have Eyes for You was first written and recorded in 1934. Written by Al Dubin and composed by Harry Warren.

Another building block of the Fugees song “Zealots,” the do wop group group the Flamingos “I Only Have Eyes for You,” was released in 1958 and has also been covered by Art Garfunkle. The Flamingos were said to have honed their vocals at the Church of God and Saints of Christ in Philadelphia, where there were no musical instruments, just voices. Check out more facts about this song here: www.songfacts.com

I Only Have Eyes for You was first written and recorded in 1934. Written by Al Dubin and composed by Harry Warren.