Ebony Eyes (Bob Welch song)

"Ebony Eyes" is a song written and performed by Bob Welch. The song was the second single release and second hit song from his album French Kiss. Backing vocals are provided by Juice Newton.

Not to be confused with Ebony Eyes (John D. Loudermilk song) or Ebony Eyes (Rick James song).
"Ebony Eyes"
Single by Bob Welch
from the album French Kiss
B-side"Outskirts"
ReleasedJanuary 1978
Recorded1977
GenreRock, disco
Length3:25
LabelCapitol
Songwriter(s)Bob Welch
Producer(s)Carter
Bob Welch singles chronology
"Sentimental Lady"
(1977)		 "Ebony Eyes"
(1978)		 "Hot Love, Cold World"
(1978)

The song reached number 14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and number 12 on the Cash Box Top 100. In Canada, "Ebony Eyes" peaked at number seven for two weeks.[1] The single was an even bigger success in Australia, where it peaked at number two for four weeks.

Chart performance
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References
  1. "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
  2. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (doc)|format= requires |url= (help). Australian Chart Book, St Ives, N.S.W. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  3. "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart | The Official New Zealand Music Chart". Nztop40.co.nz. 1978-05-28. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
  4. Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
  5. "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. Archived from the original on 2015-07-23. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
  6. "Top Selling Singles of 1978 | The Official New Zealand Music Chart". Nztop40.co.nz. 1978-12-31. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
  7. "Top 100 Hits of 1978/Top 100 Songs of 1978". Musicoutfitters.com. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
  8. "Top 100 Year End Charts: 1978". Cashbox Magazine. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
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