Robert John - Sad Eyes 1979 Instant

Features the legendary Darlene Love and her sister Edna Wright.

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. ROBERT JOHN - SAD EYES 1979

Robert John passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving "Sad Eyes" as his most enduring musical legacy. Features the legendary Darlene Love and her sister

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 passed away on February 24, 2025,

Released in April 1979, the song took 20 weeks to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 —at the time tying the record for the longest climb to the top spot.