single · May 1, 1989
Don't Close Your Eyes
Warner Music Group - X5 Music GroupSee this day
hard rockheavy metal
The final single from 1988's "Blow My Fuse," "Don't Close Your Eyes" was a departure from the band's usual party-rock sound. This power ballad showcased a more serious and vulnerable side of Kix, driven by a memorable guitar riff and soaring vocals.
- "Don't Close Your Eyes" reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1989.
- The song was co-written by Kix singer Steve Whiteman and songwriter Jimmie "The Rev" Gentry.
- The music video for "Don't Close Your Eyes," featuring a darker, more dramatic aesthetic, was in heavy rotation on MTV.
Kix is a rock band from Hagerstown, Maryland, that emerged in the early 1980s glam metal scene. They are best known for their hard rock anthems and party-oriented image. In 1989, Kix were following up their commercially successful album "Blow My Fuse," which had revitalized their career.
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