Ebony Eyes (John D. Loudermilk song)
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"Ebony Eyes" is a song written by John D. Loudermilk
, recorded in 1961 by The Everly Brothers
(b/w "Walk Right Back
"), and reached #8 on the US charts. The lyrics tell a young man's tragic story of losing his beloved fiancee in an airplane crash during the dark, long nighttime, which reminds him of her "ebony eyes".
The single, with reversed sides, reached #1 in the UK charts. The song was initially banned by the BBC as its lyrics were considered too upsetting to play on the radio.
John D. Loudermilk
John D. Loudermilk is an American singer and songwriter.-Biography:Born in Durham, North Carolina, Loudermilk grew up in a family who were members of the Salvation Army faith and was influenced by the church singing. His cousins Ira and Charlie Loudermilk were known professionally as the Louvin...
, recorded in 1961 by The Everly Brothers
The Everly Brothers
The Everly Brothers are country-influenced rock and roll performers, known for steel-string guitar playing and close harmony singing...
(b/w "Walk Right Back
Walk Right Back
"Walk Right Back" is a 1961 song by Sonny Curtis that was recorded by The Everly Brothers, and went to #7 in the U.S. Billboard charts, and #1 in the UK charts. Originally it was the B-side, then it was changed to the A-side....
"), and reached #8 on the US charts. The lyrics tell a young man's tragic story of losing his beloved fiancee in an airplane crash during the dark, long nighttime, which reminds him of her "ebony eyes".
The single, with reversed sides, reached #1 in the UK charts. The song was initially banned by the BBC as its lyrics were considered too upsetting to play on the radio.