Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Vic Damone · Other Songs - Vic Damone
My true love was true
I, I of course replied
"Something here inside
Cannot be denied," oh no
They said, "Someday you'll find
All who love are blind"
When your heart's on fire
You must realize
Smoke gets in your eyes
So I chaffed them and I gaily laughed
To think they could doubt my love
Yet today, my love has flown away
I am without my love
Now laughing friends deride
Tears I cannot hide, boo hoo
So I smile and say
"When a lovely flame dies
Smoke gets in your eyes"
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - Vic Damone
Vic Damone's 1952 recording of 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes' stands as a definitive interpretation of one of the most enduring standards in American songwriting. Originally composed by Sammy Fain and Irving Burgie, the ballad's melancholic melody and evocative lyrics have been performed by countless artists, yet Damone's version remains a cornerstone of vocal jazz and pop history. His delivery blends a smooth, baritone tone with a restrained emotional intensity that perfectly captures the song's themes of longing and the passage of time. Released during the height of the Great American Songbook era, this recording exemplifies the sophisticated vocal style that characterized mid-century pop and jazz, influencing generations of singers to follow.