Bobby Vee - The Night Has a Thousand Eyes (1962) •On American Bandstand. Airdate: December 26, 1964. | The 1950s/Early 1960s Music & Memories

October 9, 1962 On this day, pop sensation Bobby Vee stepped into United Recorders in Hollywood, California to record what would become one of his most memorable hits — “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes.” Written by Benjamin Weisman, Dorothy Wayne, and Marilyn Garrett, the song perfectly captured that early ’60s blend of innocence and intrigue, combining a smooth pop melody with a hint of mystery in the lyrics. Bobby’s warm vocals and the polished production made it an instant radio favorite. When

On this date in 1961, BOBBY VEE recorded the song TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY BABY (Jun 21, 1961) This song was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. King pecked out the tune on the piano, and almost handed it over to Cynthia Weil, but Gerry Goffin turned up some lyrics for it. The song became King and Goffin's second #1 single after The Shirelles' "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" put them on the map. It was also Bobby Vee's only #1. Before this song, Bobby Vee's claim to fame was filling in for BUDDY HO