Ruth Etting - Close Your Eyes 1933 W/ Lyrics

(Brunswick) Recorded Los Angeles, September 21, 1933. Song written by Bernice Petkere. Vocal, with Orchestral Accompaniment. "Close Your Eyes" is a popular song written by American composer Bernice Petkere. The song was published in 1933. The song is featured in the film The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), during a murder scene, and in the 1996 BBC TV detective series The Mrs Bradley Mysteries, which starred Diana Rigg. The song was the end of transmission tune of Radio MonteCarlo in the 1960s. Ruth Etting (November 23, 1896 – September 24, 1978) was an American singing star and actress of the 1920s and 1930s, who had over 60 hit recordings and worked in stage, radio, and film. Known as "America's sweetheart of song", her signature tunes were "Shine On, Harvest Moon", "Ten Cents a Dance" and "Love Me or Leave Me". Her other popular recordings included "Button Up Your Overcoat", "Mean to Me", "Exactly Like You" and "Shaking the Blues Away". Etting died in Colorado Springs in 1978, aged 80. Lyrics: Close your eyes Rest your head on my shoulder and sleep Close your eyes And I will close mine Close your eyes Let's pretend that we're both counting sheep Close your eyes Oh, this is divine Under a midnight sky Watching a single star Thrilled by the beauty up above Alone, just you and I Hearing a steel guitar Thrilled by the beauty of our love Close your eyes Rest your head on my shoulder and sleep Close your eyes And I will close mine Close your eyes Let's pretend that we're both counting sheep Close your eyes Oh, this is divine Music plays Something dreamy for dancing while we're here romancing It's love's holiday And love will be our guide Close your eyes When you open them, dear, I'll be here By your side