You Can Close Your Eyes

Linda Rondstadt and Andrew Gold, 1974.

I can't say why, exactly, but I look at the work that Andrew Gold puts into this album, in an all over the map sort of way, and I'm reminded of the Shawn Colvin and John Leventhal collaborations.

"You Can Close Your Eyes", James Taylor

Well the sun is slowly sinking down
The moon is surely rising
This old world must still be spinning 'round
And I still love you

So close your eyes
You can close your eyes it's alright
I don't know no love song
I can't sing the blues anymore
But I can sing this song
You can sing this song when I'm gone

Well it won't be long before another day
We're gonna have a good time
No one's gonna take that time away
And you can stay as long as you like

So close your eyes
You can close your eyes it's alright
I don't know no love song
I can't sing the blues anymore
But I can sing this song
You can sing this song when I'm gone

So close your eyes
You can close your eyes it's alright
I don't know no love song
I can't sing the blues anymore
But I can sing this song
You can sing this song when I'm gone

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[newtonmonroe]

SaintFu, lush and lovely indeed!

[SaintFu]

newtonmonroe-

Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it.

There is so much on this album (Heart Like a Wheel) to enjoy. I think one of the best photos ever taken of Linda Rondstadt graces the cover of this album.

Take care,

SaintFu

[mlc2005]

Saintfu: I just wanted to thank you for posting this classic song. I have listend to Linda's rendition for thirty years, and it still haunts. Thank you for this!

[SaintFu]

mlc2005,

You're quite welcome. Thanks for stopping by.

I didn't have much vinyl when I was in college, but this album (Heart Like a Wheel) was among the collection. There's so much on the album that will make you cry, "Failthless Love" perhaps being the best example. When I went completely digital in my music collection, this album was one that survived the transition. You're right - she does an excellent job, here.

Best,

SaintFu

[creates100]

Thanks for posting this vid. this song has a very personal meaning to me. thank you

[SaintFu]

Thanks for your comment.

Music that has personal meaning is the best music there is.

Peace,

SaintFu

[Billy4life53]

when i was a baby (born 1989), i was put to bed every night to a cassette with this song on it. when the cassette wasn't around, my mom would sing it to me. i absolutely love this.

[radiodf]

THANK YOU for posting this. As much as I like James Taylor's material, Linda's version of this song is a CLASSIC and has always been top a favorite of mine. . Her voice is heavenly,. Also, not to harsh anyone's mellow', if you haven't already heard, Andrew Gold checked out about a month ago. RIP

[hsinghalphazulu]

hi friends,

nice version.

please give mine a listen and tell me what you think.

regards

harpreet singh

[rckymtnhighs]

It's "The sun is surely sinking..." not "The sun is slowly sinking..." I guess it's ok to change J.T.'s lyrics???

[Dragonfaire]

I prefer to hear James...

[pupatron]

thxfor posting this song my mom used to sing this to me to help me fall asleep at night< and even though she is not gone i sing it now to

[THEREALlittlejo]

I've been in love with Linda since I was very young.. Great song..Thanks..;)

[Wagsputin]

Simply lovely.

[AnotherSpecialEdMom]

Thank you, thank you. This song brings back both happy and sad memories for me. I listened to Heart Like a Wheel so much that I wore it out.

[Zachain]

In my opinion, incomparable to James' version.

[gillybird86]

Same here. Though it was a different version. The tape I had, had a "good morning" side, and a "goodnight" side. Covers of "Morning has broken", Rise and shine", and "59th street bridge song" was also on there as well.