Flatt and Scruggs met as members of Bill Monroe's band, the Blue Grass Boys in 1946. They both left that band early in 1948, and within a few months had formed their own group, the Foggy Mountain Boys. Scruggs' banjo style and Flatt's vocals gave them a distinctive sound that won them many fans. In 1955 they became members of the Grand Ole Opry. Many of the songs on their albums are credited to "Certain and Stacey". These were in fact written by Flatt and Scruggs and various other members of the Foggy Mountain Boys. Certain and Stacey are the maiden names of the wives of Flatt and Scruggs. Louise Certain, wife of Earl Scruggs and Gladys Stacey, wife of Lester Flatt.
Scruggs, who had always shown progressive tendencies, experimented on duets with saxophonist King Curtis and added songs by the likes of Bob Dylan to the group's repertoire. Flatt, a traditionalist, did not like these changes, and the group broke up in 1969. Following the breakup, Lester Flatt founded the Nashville Grass and Scruggs lead the Earl Scruggs Revue. Flatt died in 1979, while Scruggs continued to perform until his death in March 2012. Flatt and Scruggs were elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1985
Flatt & Scruggs may be best known however as the performers of "The Ballad of Jed Clampit" the theme song from the sixties television show "The Beverly Hillbillies". Flatt & Scruggs made cameo appearances on the "The Beverly Hillbillies" as well.
Baby Blue Eyes
Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs Lyrics
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And if our love that's true ever dies
I can't forget the kisses you gave me
Or memories of your two baby blue eyes
I'll always keep a memory of you
Visions of eyes as blue as the sky
And that's why each night there's tears on my pillow
Now when day is done and shadows are fallen'
My love will sleep 'til morning sunrise
I lay awake just tossing and turning
I'm longing for dreams of baby blue eyes
Now day after day try to keep smiling
And a broken heart I try to disguise
Now night after night my lonely heart's calling
It's calling for you my baby blue eyes
Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs's song Baby Blue Eyes is a song about a man who is struggling to forget his former love. He wonders if he will ever be able to forget her and if their love will ever die. He can't forget the memories of the kisses she gave him or the memories of her two baby blue eyes. He will always keep a memory of her and the visions of her eyes as blue as the sky. Every night there are tears on his pillow because he is dreaming of his former lover's two baby blue eyes.
The man in the song is struggling with a broken heart and is trying to keep a smile on his face during the day. He tries to disguise his broken heart. However, every night he is calling out for his former lover's baby blue eyes. The lyrics are very emotional and show the depth of the man's feelings for his former love. He is struggling to keep his emotions in check, but the memories of his former love keep coming back to him, leaving him feeling longing and heartbroken.
Line by Line Meaning
I wonder if I'll ever forget you
I cannot help but think if I will ever forget about you.
And if our love that's true ever dies
I am worried whether our truly loving relationship will fade away.
I can't forget the kisses you gave me
The memories of your sweet kisses are so vivid that I cannot forget them.
Or memories of your two baby blue eyes
The memories of your breathtaking blue eyes are imprinted in my mind forever.
I'll always keep a memory of you
I promise to always keep you in my thoughts and memories.
Visions of eyes as blue as the sky
I keep dreaming about your eyes that were as blue as the vast sky.
And that's why each night there's tears on my pillow
I can't help but cry each night as I am constantly reminded of you and your blue eyes.
I'm dreaming of your two baby blue eyes
My dreams are filled with happy memories of you and your stunning blue eyes.
Now when day is done and shadows are fallen'
When the day comes to an end and darkness surrounds me,
My love will sleep 'til morning sunrise
I will lay down to sleep, waiting for the first glimpse of morning light to wake me up with new hope.
I lay awake just tossing and turning
At night, I lay on my bed restlessly, unable to find a way to forget you.
I'm longing for dreams of baby blue eyes
All I want is to dream about you and your magical blue eyes.
Now day after day try to keep smiling
I am trying my best to put on a smile every day.
And a broken heart I try to disguise
Even though my heart is shattered, I try to hide my pain from the world.
Now night after night my lonely heart's calling
Each night, my lonely heart aches for you, calling out your name.
It's calling for you my baby blue eyes
My heart yearns for you and your mesmerizing blue eyes.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIM EANES
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