Dark Eyed Lady

Story Behind The Song

I've been a lover of Linda Ronstadt's songs and incredible talent ever since I first saw her live on a German TV programme way back in about 1973. This song is a tribute to her. I provided the vocal for the initial recording of the song in the Autumn of 2020 but struggled to do it justice due to the onset of vocal cord problems. In December 2021 I managed to obtain a great vocalist, Joe Borowsky, this is his version. I believe he has really done justice to the song and to the lady who genuinely got me hooked on country rock, Linda Ronstadt.

Song Description

A tribute to one of my very favourite singers, Linda Ronstadt

Song Length 4:01 Genre Country - Americana, Country - General
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Peaceful, Content Subject General, Joy
Language English Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Dark Eyed Lady
Written and Composed by Bob Bentley
© August 2020

Key D
BPM 79

Verse 1
I can't be certain when it happened now but it's stayed with me for all this time
First caught you singing just by chance, your voice so pure and fine.

Verse 2
I played guitar then, a little rock n roll, not quite sure where it was taking me.
It came clear one evening when you took my soul while I watched you on our small tv.

Chorus 1
Dark eyed lady you held me spellbound, as you have through all these years
You sing pictures from your heart that I can see.

And from the first breath of Desperado through the Tracks of all Your Tears
This dark eyed lady found the country boy in me.

Verse 3
On stage beside you such a fine band made up of west coast troubadours
Pedal steel, guitars and harmonies, like I'd never heard before

Bridge
You were like a diamond then, and the spotlight made you shine
I wished that every song was sung for me, as if the very melodies could all be mine

Chorus 2
Dark eyed lady you held me spellbound, as you have through for all these years
You sing pictures from her heart that I can see.

And from the first breath of Desperado through the Tracks of all Your Tears
The dark eyed lady found the country boy in me.

The dark eyed lady found the country boy in me.

The dark eyed lady found the country boy in me.

Bob Bentley©August 2020

Wonderful country tune! Well sung to great lyrics. Pro production. Well done

well played & arranged. Really nice & balanced mix.

Delicious harmonies , supplemented by a great backing track . Loved the bridge .

This song has a real honest vibe....... It WILL find a home

Good break at 2.15 'you were like a diamond' . . . great guitar/pedal steel, bass, drums and arrangement. Solid lyrics and vocals.

I really like this tune. It feels heartfelt, has good country-flair, and sounds very smooth. Your vocal has a great sound, and I like the harmonies throughout. Nice work!

Good sounding song

I can only comment as a consumer of country songs, not a producer. So I can refer to those standards I know and I love. I am not an expert in Americana though, so I dont even know what makes it fit in this sub genre. Sorry. BUT :
To me, it has all it takes to be a great country song, with traditional instrumentation. The vocals go very well with the mood. All ingredients are there. It is simple, straight to the point and efficient. After 2 plays, I feel like needed to listen again because I find the hook catchy (still in my mind :-) so it is a good sign. Good for you Bob !

Fantastic, Bob! Love the reference to Smokey, and, of course The Eagles! Your vocal work is great...sounds like you just got in from a long day on the range!
Greg

Lyrics Bob Bentley Music Bob Bentley
Producer Bob Bentley Performance Music: Bob Bentley Vocal: Joe Borowsky
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Cyndi Corkran Songs of mystery & beauty 8/22/2020
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