Keith Whitley – Don't Close Your Eyes (Vinyle marbre lavande)
Rarity - Sealed
Vocals : Keith Whitley
Vocal Harmony: Allen Frizzell
Background Vocals : Curtis Young, Dennis Wilson, Emmylou Harris, Garth Fundis, Vern Gosdin
Guitar (Acoustic): Billy Sanford, Mac McAnally, Red Lane
Guitar (Rhythm): Brent Rowan
Guitar (Bass): Dave Pomeroy
Guitar (Steel): Paul Franklin, Sonny Garrish
Bass: Larry Paxton
Drums: Eddie Bayers, Jerry Kroon
Piano: Matt Rollings
Synthesizer: Mike Lawler
Keyboards: Mitch Humphries
Fiddle: Rob Hajacos
Written by Gary Talley (A1), Kim Morrison (A1), Curly Putman (A2), Don Cook (A2), Keith Whitley (A2), Bill Caswell (A3), Verlon Thompson (A3), Bob McDill (A4), Sanger D. Shafer (A5, B3), Warren Robb (A5), Roger D. Ferris (A6), Ron Hellard (B2), Sonny Curtis (B2), Lefty Frizzell (B3), Don Schlitz (B4), Paul Overstreet (B4), Johnny Neel (B6), Lonnie Wilson (B6)
1LP, Standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Lavender Marble
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : GZ Media
Label : VMP- Vinyl Me Please Country series
Original Label : RCA
Recorded in 1987 at Music City Music Hall and Sound Emporium (Nashville, Tennessee)
Produced by Garth Fundis (A1-5, B2-6), Keith Whitley (A1-5, B2-6), Blake Mevis (A6, B1)
Mastered by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound
Originally released in 1988
Reissued in 2023
Tracks:
Side A:
- Flying Colors
- It's All Coming Back To Me Now
- Lucky Dog
- Don't Close Your Eyes
- The Birmingham Turnaround
- Some Old Side Road
Side B:
- Would These Arms Be In Your Way
- I'm No Stranger To The Rain
- I Never Go Around Mirrors
- When You Say Nothing At All
- A Day In The Life Of A Fool
- Honky Tonk Heart
Review :
« Don't You Close Your Eyes was more successful than Keith Whitley's two previous albums and it's easy to see why. Though the record still suffered from a handful of mediocre songs and a slightly soft production, the overall album was leaner and more direct than Whitley's earlier solo work, showcasing his talent for heartfelt honky tonk singing and his skill for crafting excellent barroom ballads. "Don't Close Your Eyes," "When You Say Nothing At All," and "I'm No Stranger to the Rain" were the hits, but there's a wealth of excellent material here, including a haunting version of Lefty Frizzell's "I Never Go Around Mirrors." The sheer strength of the best numbers make the handful of weaker songs perfectly excusable. After all, country in the late '80s rarely got better than Don't You Close Your Eyes at its best. » AllMusic Review by Thom Owens
Ratings :
AllMusic : 4.5 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.63 / 5