Blue Eyes

On Jump Up! Single released in July 1982. Peaked at #12. This Elton-Gary Osborne composition topped adult contemporary charts and cracked the top 10 in England, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Italy, Israel, and the Netherlands. Written with Frank Sinatra in mind, the track earned a Grammy nomination. The last song recorded for the album (on February 9, 1982), it was nearly abandoned after six takes because of the difficulty getting acceptable vocals. Elton sang in a lower-than-usual key and even contributed a phrase to the lyrics.