Dion & the Belmonts were a leading American vocal group of the late 1950s. … Read Full Bio ↴Dion & the Belmonts were a leading American vocal group of the late 1950s. The group formed when Dion DiMucci joined The Belmonts - Carlo Mastrangelo (October 5, 1937 – April 4, 2016), Fred Milano (August 22, 1939 - January 1, 2012), and Angelo D'Aleo - in late 1957.

After an unsuccessful first single, the group were signed to Laurie Records. Their breakthrough came when "I Wonder Why" made # 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and the group appeared for the first time on the Dick Clark TV show. They followed it with the ballads "No One Knows" (#19) and "Don't Pity Me" (#40).
This success won Dion and the Belmonts their first major tour in late 1958, with The Coasters, Buddy Holly and Bobby Darin, and this was followed up by the "Winter Dance Party" tour with Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper. On 2 February 1959, after playing at Clear Lake, Iowa, Dion decided that he could not afford the $36 cost of a flight to the next venue. The plane crashed, and Holly and the other stars were killed. However, the tour continued, with Jimmy Clanton and Bobby Vee being added to the bill.
In March 1959, Dion and the Belmonts’ next single, "A Teenager in Love", was released, making #5 in the Billboard Hot 100 and #28 in the UK Singles Chart, and this was followed by an album, Presenting Dion and the Belmonts. Their biggest hit, "Where or When", was released in November 1959, and reached #3 on the U.S. chart.
However, in early 1960, Dion checked in to hospital for heroin addiction, a problem he had had since his mid-teens. Further single releases for the group that year were less successful, there were musical and financial disputes between Dion and members of the Belmonts, and in October 1960 Dion decided to quit for a solo career. The Belmonts also continued to release records, but with less success.
Dion and the Belmonts reunited in 1966 for the unsuccessful album Together Again on ABC Records, and again in 1972 for a one-off show at Madison Square Garden, recorded and released as a live album.

Close Your Eyes
Dion & The Belmonts Lyrics

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Sun is creeping down
Behind the hill
Everything is calm
Everything is still

So, baby, close your eyes
And rest your weary mind
Let me hold you close, I'll sing you this lullaby

Let your worries go
You fall asleep
Think of nothing more
Memories will keep
Your dreams will turn to gold
And you will wake and find
Then you'll hold a smile all day from this lullaby
Maybe somewhere in the silence
You may wake and you're all alone
Just call and I'll be there
Even when I'm gone
Each day will end
So I'll say goodnight
Until we meet again

Now, baby, close your eyes
And rest your weary mind

I'll let you know the joy you bring
Every time you hear me sing you this lullaby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dion & The Belmonts' song "Close Your Eyes" convey a sense of tranquility and comfort. The song begins by describing the setting, with the sun setting behind the hill and the atmosphere becoming calm and still. The singer then addresses their loved one, urging them to close their eyes and find peace in their weary mind. They offer to hold them close and sing them a lullaby to soothe their worries.

As the song progresses, it emphasizes the power of letting go and falling asleep, encouraging the listener to think of nothing more and rely on the comforting memories that will keep them. The dreams are portrayed as turning into gold, symbolizing the hope and positivity that will greet them upon waking. The singer promises that even in moments of solitude, they will always be there when called upon, highlighting the strength of their connection. Each day ends with a heartfelt farewell, but the singer reassures their loved one that they will meet again. The song concludes by affirming the joy brought by the listener and the singer's commitment to bringing them comfort through their lullaby.

Overall, "Close Your Eyes" captures the essence of finding solace and inner calm through love and support, offering a soothing message of reassurance and a reminder of the power of dreams and memories.

Close Your EyesDion & The Belmonts Lyrics

Close Your Eyes
Dion & The Belmonts Lyrics