English version Green Eyes (Aquellos Ojos Verdes)







the english version of song written in 1931 did not become major hit till ten years later when recorded jimmy dorsey orchestra. recording made on march 19, 1941 vocals helen o connell , bob eberly , released decca records catalog number 3698. flip side maria elena. record first reached billboard charts on may 9, 1941 , lasted 21 weeks on chart, peaking @ #1. since maria elena #1 hit, major double-sided hit recording. shadows performed instrumental version of song on 1967 album jigsaw. gloria jean sang spanish lyrics aquellos ojos verdes in 1943 film, when johnny comes marching home.


ben affleck sang spanish version, in 2006 film, hollywoodland, in pivotal scenes prior fatal shooting of character, george reeves.


r&b group, ravens, had regional success 1955 revival.


allan sherman recorded version titled green stamps , parody of s&h green stamps. during recording session (according liner notes on album), sherman had talk college types hadn t heard of green eyes. said was, bossa nova, once red-hot tune helen o connell. asked, of remember red-hot helen o connell? (about half did.)








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