Don't Close Your Eyes - Keith Whitley - MP3 instrumental karaoke

“Don’t Close Your Eyes” is a song by American country singer Keith Whitley. It was released as the third single for his 1988 album of the same name, which contained other massive hits with the singles “When You Say Nothing At All” and “I’m No Stranger to the Rain.” The song was penned by legendary songwriter Bob McDill, who has written hits for artists such as Joe Cocker, The Grateful Dead, Ray Charles, and Anne Murray. The song was co-produced by Keith Whitley and Garth Fundis. A piano-based ballad that serves as a showcase for Keith Whitley’s strong baritone, “Don’t Close Your Eyes” quickly rose up the country and mainstream charts. An accompanying video was also shot by Michael McClary and premiered in 1988. It became one of Keith Whitley’s signature songs and was Billboard’s Number 1 country single of the year 1988. Over the years, the song has been covered by artists such as Alan Jackson, Kellie Pickler, and Garth Brooks.