A Classic Revisited
A classic rock favorite is winning over listeners again after a new performance that sounds remarkably close to the original release from 1969. “These Eyes,” the emotional hit by The Guess Who, continues to resonate more than five decades later. The song opens with a gentle piano line and soft lyrics before building into a fuller sound marked by sweeping vocals and a stirring arrangement. It remains one of the group’s most memorable tracks, known for its heartfelt delivery and musical warmth.
Even after all these years, Burton Cummings, the band’s longtime singer, songwriter, and pianist, performs the song with a tone that feels familiar to those who grew up with it. Now 77, Cummings recently posted a short video of himself performing “These Eyes,” and the reaction was instant. Many fans were surprised by how closely his current voice mirrors the one they remember from the late 1960s. For many, the clip offered a rare moment where time seemed to stand still.
Fans Celebrate Burton Cummings’ Voice
The comments that followed captured just how strongly listeners still feel about the song and Cummings’ performance. One fan wrote, “Unbelievable that this guy’s voice has stood the test of time. I close my eyes and it sounds like 1969. Wow! Legendary voice and a Canadian icon.” The reaction echoed what many listeners have expressed for years: that Cummings remains among rock’s most recognizable vocalists.
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As I say in concert when I perform “These Eyes”, this is where it all started for four guys from Winnipeg.
♬ These Eyes – The Guess Who
As I say in concert when I perform “These Eyes”, this is where it all started for four guys from Winnipeg.
♬ These Eyes – The Guess Who
Another fan took a playful approach to describe his lasting sound, saying, “His vocal cords stopped aging at 26. Amazing voice.” The remark summed up the surprise many had after hearing the new version, especially considering how time has changed the voices of so many artists from that era. For some, the clip reinforced their appreciation for live shows they saw decades earlier, reminding them of the energy and emotion he brought to the stage.
One listener recalled a standout performance, writing, “One of the best concerts I have seen in years was at the Winnipeg Convention Ctr years ago. It was a benefit for McLean and they were amazing. You could feel them engaging the audience and loving their time performing.” The memory highlights how Cummings has continued to connect with audiences long after the band’s peak years on the charts.
Another fan shared a more personal reflection: “I have the same feeling about this song when I hear it as I did when I was so young. Timeless, beautiful.” That sense of familiarity is part of what has kept “These Eyes” alive across generations. The new performance simply reinforces how deeply the song remains woven into people’s lives.
Cummings’ recent clip shows that even as decades pass, some voices continue to carry the same emotional weight. For many listeners, the performance was more than a nostalgic moment—it was a reminder of why certain songs and certain voices remain meaningful no matter how much time goes by.
