Doug & Jean Carn
doug and Jean carn, “infant eyes”
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I was hipped to this (and so many other great jazz songs) by the late great Eric Jackson on his ‘GBH evening show. It’s a beautiful ode to Doug and Jean Carn’s daughter — lyrics by Doug, set to Wayne Shorter’s music in 1971. It has that magic early 70s black jazz-soul vibe that never gets old.
-Charlie Blaum-
“There’s no place beneath the sky, the voice will never arise
That could sing of my love, for my dear infant eyes
Infant eyes, you are my own
Without your smile, the stars would fall
And the moon would lose its glow
And the rivers would cease to flow
I wish you could realize, this love I have inside
A love that never dies, for my dear infant eyes
Some day you will grow up, you’ll grow up and have your problems
Little girl you must try to be strong, for being strong
Is the one thing in the whole world that will save you
And always keep room in your heart for love
For love will teach you to care
And in caring, you’ll find the need for sharing
And through sharing, you’ll live a happy life
A joyous life my dear sweet child
May God be with you all the while
And go on your way working harder day by day
Until your dreams, your dreams come true
Make your dreams come true
Infant eyes you are my own
Without your smile, the stars would fall
And the moon would lose its glow
And the river would cease to flow
You know, I wish you could realize
This love I have inside
A love that never dies
For my dear infant eyes
I love you infant eyes
I love you infant eyes”