Robert John - Sad Eyes 1979 Review

Features the legendary Darlene Love and her sister Edna Wright.

The lyrics tell a melancholy story of a man ending a temporary fling because his partner is "comin' home today." It captures the awkward, painful moment of saying goodbye to someone who didn't expect the relationship to end so soon. Chart Performance & Legacy ROBERT JOHN - SAD EYES 1979

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

The song earned Robert John a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance (Male). Song Details Songwriter: Robert John Producers: George Tobin and Mike Piccirillo It famously knocked The Knack’s "My Sharona" out

Robert John passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving "Sad Eyes" as his most enduring musical legacy.

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.