Robert John - - Sad Eyes 1979

Before "Sad Eyes," Robert John (born Robert John Pedrick Jr.) was essentially retired and working in construction in New Jersey. He had seen early success as a child star in 1958 and again in 1972 with his cover of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," but he had become frustrated with the music industry.

Producer George Tobin encouraged John to return to music, suggesting he write something similar to the 1978 hit "My Angel Baby." John spent three months meticulously writing and rewriting "Sad Eyes" until it was perfect. ROBERT JOHN - SAD EYES 1979

Features the legendary Darlene Love and her sister Edna Wright. Before "Sad Eyes," Robert John (born Robert John Pedrick Jr

In a year dominated by disco, "Sad Eyes" was one of the few pure pop ballads to reach #1. It famously knocked The Knack’s "My Sharona" out of the #1 position on October 6, 1979. Features the legendary Darlene Love and her sister