artistfacts. Patti Page had a number 11 hit with "With My Eyes Wide Open, I'm Dreaming" (Mercury Records #5344)[1] in 1950. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Album: Making Mirrors Charted: 96. “Their take on music and singing and instrumentation is so original, and I knew that I’d be getting something great out of the experience, just by being there,” says Jennings of the recording. It was released as a digital download on 5 November 2010 in Australia and 4 June 2012 in the United States and United Kingdom. Eyes Wide Open Now Eyes Wide Open Eyes Wide Open Now I See You I See You Eagles Flying Over My Head, Circling As I Sing Yeah And If I Hadn't Konwn Before, A Blessed Witnessing A Blessed Witnessing Eyes Wide Open Now Eyes Wide Open Eyes Wide Open Now I See You I See You All Of Our Minds Together As One, Sittin' In Lines To Pray As It Stirs The Moon And Sun, Showing Us The Way … In Their Words: “‘Eyes Open Wide’ was one of the first tunes we wrote for the record. TOUR DATES: Having previously recorded both vocal parts on the duet "Confess", Page had been intrigued by the possibility of using overdubbing techniques to record as a "one-woman quartet"; when Mercury a&r director Mitch Miller received Page's suggestion skeptically the singer prepped a demo showcasing her multi-tracked vocals which drew Millers' consent to have Page record "With My Eyes Wide Open..." in this manner. MAY 6 ​​ Dallas, TX – Granada Theater w/The Jayhawks We felt a shift away from decency and kindness, towards ugliness. “They both bring so much to the table as musicians, and they sing so beautifully together, and they write these intricate, beautiful songs. "With My Eyes Wide Open, I'm Dreaming" is a popular song. Page re-recorded "With My Eyes Wide Open..." - with what was considered a "rock and roll" arrangement - in an 11 May 1959 session in New York City: this version reached number 59. JAN 23-24 New Orleans, LA – Folk Alliance International The track was written by Audra Mae, Meghan Kabir and its producer Jerrod Bettis. The pair also recently lost Dukes bassist Kelley Looney, with whom they toured and recorded for the past decade. APR 16 ​ ​Iowa City, IA – Englert Theatre ww/The Jayhawks It took on a Byrds/Gene Clark feel the moment the Rickenbacker 12 string came out, which seemed apropos for a record cut in LA at Sunset Sound. Once Shooter Jennings had Bonnie Whitmore and Mark Stepro add their harmonies it added a Fleetwood Mac vibe and turned into a pretty fun track. Once Shooter Jennings had Bonnie Whitmore and Mark Stepro add their harmonies it added a Fleetwood Mac vibe and turned into a pretty fun track. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. "Eyes Wide Open" is a song by the Belgian-born Australian musician Gotye from his third studio album Making Mirrors.