“SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES” by THE PLATTERS

“Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” is a classic ballad that was written by American composer, Jerome Kern and lyricist, Otto Harbach. Over the years, it has been recorded by various artists, but the most popular version was released by The Platters (who were well-known for their soulful harmonies).

Considered one of the group’s most memorable and enduring songs, in 2019, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

On this very day, January 29th 1959, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, simply click on the provided YouTube link. From the album “Remember When”, here’s THE PLATTERS with “SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES”…