"Ebony Eyes" is a song written and performed by Bob Welch. The song was the second single release and second hit song from his album ''

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. The song reached number 14 on the U.S. ''

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'', and number 12 on the ''Cash Box'' Top 100. In Canada, "Ebony Eyes" peaked at number seven for two weeks. The single was an even bigger success in Australia, where it peaked at number two for four weeks.

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* {{authority control 1977 songs 1978 singles Songs written by Bob Welch (musician) Capitol Records singles Bob Welch (musician) songs