Paul Janz - Close My Eyes (audio only)

[@Fersomling]

This song has a mystical feel to it. Best listened to at night.

[@MakemeaTorontoStar]

And I am listening to it at night and crying.

[@deanarhyndress9135]

Yes I agree at night is the best time to listen to this song, as I am right now

[@darleneguglietti5599]

D,

[@TrainmasterCurt]

@@MakemeaTorontoStar Then you should listen to the Album Version, it’s even more haunting. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3iTdYxog5V5asUsi=fkKzIJt9T9-9mi5Z

[@Hypercannon77]

Facts💯

[@TINSAY888567]

Highly underrated Canadian artist. Fantastic voice, amazing melodies.

[@MakemeaTorontoStar]

I know people who never even heard of him.

[@cindyscheuerman3046]

I agree

[@rushman9378]

@@MakemeaTorontoStar I think the vast majority of the population hasn't heard of him. It's a shame he's real talented.

[@saraormerod1291]

Maybe because he didn't sell his soul , like the others

[@djreid]

All Canadian artists are underrated. That will never change. I love this song.

[@Ginosrule]

I can't believe this song is not on Spotify

[@francescoalbanese9215]

I know right? Even every little tear ain’t on there, thankfully chesney hawkes has a decent version on there

[@jaylewis9224]

The Russ Taff version is

[@Canadiana71]

I absolutely love this song. I really, really miss the 80's :-(

[@cindyscheuerman3046]

I agree me to

[@80srocker33]

Nothing replaces music from the 80's!!😉

[@progressive59]

Nothing better ❤

[@johnbeckham1483]

It's 1985 and Paul Janz with "Close My Eyes" is playing on the radio!

[@rjm9690]

Great Canadian artist, lots of stuff you don't hear on the radio anymore. If iTunes added his first three albums they would have my money in a heartbeat.

[@Chrissielazarus]

oh God, i'm so in love with this song! can't believe i finally found it after all these years

[@Mar.T.365]

What a true gem of a song.....and he's Canadian !

[@Skikev2010]

Paul is my cousin. We lost our sweet Lucas on March 30th of this year. He was 10. 97.3 BOOM FM Toronto dedicated this to us the day we celebrated his life! We love you! #LMT ❤️🐒

[@johnjjohningtoniii2439]

Strange to read this as even though the song is clearly a love song to a lover, it's always felt like a song about the final loss of a loved one to me. Many of the words are so powerful when read that way.

[@Skikev2010]

@@johnjjohningtoniii2439 it was comforting to me

[@CH8withSATCHMO]

A man by the name of Donald Marshall claims he wrote this song. I think he's full of bs if you ask me.

[@Skikev2010]

@@CH8withSATCHMO it was composed by Paul Janz and Elizabeth Janz

[@kimglass4851]

@@CH8withSATCHMO Yes he is mentally ill and didnt write anything for anyone and its sad that he has followers believing his BS and trying to take credit for other peoples work

[@EasilyWowed]

I hear Paul's music on Toronto FM, EVERYDAY! Albertans: we love ya .. don't let politicians and regional silliness get in the way of 'what we all love together'; one of your own.

[@Spanita14]

This song Rocks!!!! Still gives you the chills when you listen to it..Great Canadian Music in the 80's..Miss those times

[@darleneguglietti5599]

😊😊

[@lisascott2841]

One of the best. The tears are now flowing as i think back to the memories of the past

[@fuiplu]

Couldn't of said it better

[@mleafs11]

Great song. Great era, great lyrics, miss those days. Love the 80's

[@jtomrx]

I'm from Cleve OH, Ocassionally I use to pick-up A.M. (NOT F.M.) Radio out of Chatham Ontario, and this song was in Rotation in Fall '85. Paul Janz would hav been a bigger success in the U.S. with a lil promotion. Hard to believe this song NEVER made top 10. Good Stuff too. The record was released on A&M records, so I tracked down the Clev area REP for A&M and he got me a COPY...which I still have, Thanks JAck S. Thanks for posting! Brings back many memories. :) J.

[@ontnurse2]

I am from Chatham Ontario and we had CFCO radio but as teens we were listening to Detroit music not Chatham lol.But yes he was amazing

[@MerlinOpeth]

Awesome

[@SunShine-fv8qo]

Found the song I was looking for!!

[@cindyscheuerman3046]

Awesome song it takes me to a special place

[@musiclibrarygirl]

beautiful piece of music, sincere melody and lyrics. Had forgotten about this song until I heard it in my car yesterday on Boom 97.3. Brought me back to those years, and made me think of that special person who is no longer near me. I will never forget you daddy

[@johnjjohningtoniii2439]

Yeah, I love how this song can be just about loss and not romance.

[@babybug80]

This song meant a lot to me back in the day. I was so glad to find it here.

[@margaretcheungwong6452]

I’ve been listening to this song more than 20 years, never growing out of it👍

[@DesertCobra72]

Still not on iTunes! Great Canadian artist! Such a underrated song. That sax!

[@WPGinterceptor460Interceptor]

I remember when Paul Janz's songs were on the radio REGULARLY!

[@dennisolanski2127]

So underrated but a great talent, wore out a couple cassettes of his albums

[@jonurton7826]

Gosh , this really hits the heart .

[@80sfan2011]

Totally underated singer

[@chrisballantyne6513]

Makes u think of her & the good times ❤

[@canadasleftcoast.5744]

The man couldn't write a bad song.. One of the few artists who was consistently good.

[@fredrobinson4332]

Wait a minute son, just one minute! Would you put Elton John in the same class?

[@canadasleftcoast.5744]

@@fredrobinson4332 Nope! I like a lot of Elton John's stuff, but certainly not everything. He also co-wrote everything with Bernie Taupin. Elton never wrote lyrics.

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

this is the kind of chilled out 1980s music that i enjoyed it is not imposing or annoying but still elevates one's mood. reminds me a little of dan hill's "carmelia"

[@RetroCaptain]

Good day I hear this song (which I have ALWAYS liked) & it takes me back to my teenage years.. Super writing eh!!

[@bluefudge76]

Just heard this on the radio this morning, probably haven't heard it in 20 years!

[@duragous]

This is one of those "feel good" songs! I love it:) It takes me back to my childhood...........when life was simple and stress-free! Thanks for posting.

[@johnjjohningtoniii2439]

Funny, this song makes me feel incredibly sad.

[@bradshauer6286]

Does it ever. Takes me back to falling asleep in midsummer. The windows open and the wind blowing the curtains. The whisper of the trees. The bright moon. Safe and secure with an endless bright life ahead of me.... Wow. Those were good days. Good to listen to this and just wallow in the remembered joy

[@kimgreeley1602]

Timeless music ❤

[@Laura-zy5jp]

Listening to these Paul Janz tunes on KZbin music is really taking me back to Highschool and cute guys at dances!!❤ My youth thanks for the beautiful memories. 80’s music 4 ever Rulz!! Today’s music 4 get it. To every one of you who has posted music from a fantastic decade of the1980’s THANKS!!!!❤😂

[@OutWestwithJeff]

A beautiful song from a gifted singer. Transports me back to my Canadian high school days in the awesome 80's!

[@edmontoninuit6489]

I was graduating grade 12 and starting university when this was released. I have been enjoying it all these years! Great artist

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent Song and Singer !

[@AndrewHCann]

A great musician I enjoy a lot over years too!

[@elenacanada1]

I'm so happy, you tube gives me the chance to listen to Paul Janz's music! Thank you!

[@lisafoerster7945]

I love this song so much

[@thomashattey8037]

Totally love at first chord. The semitone between the tonic and sipertonoc notes lends an archaic feel - a holdover from olden times. Great song. Janz should be better known.

[@anthonymoore2444]

My mom showed me this song since she was born in the 80s ❤️ every time in the car there’s always 80s playing

[@ChesttRockkwell]

It makes me angry that this isn't available to purchase on iTunes!

[@fuiplu]

Still listening to this great song from a wonderful singer/songwriter in 2020. Brings back memories from my teens..

[@Mark-u5b7t]

First heard this song in Hawaii in the 80's. This man i SO underrated, he is fantastic. I wish more people would listen to him. Also wish he would come back singing more!

[@cosmicmama463]

Excellent song. I love it. 💋

[@Dawisk]

This was kind of before my time, but I feel an emotional connection to this arrangement. Not so much the lyrics but the melody and instrumental character. I heard it on Boom 93.7 FM I think...

[@Mihalyofficial]

Boom 97.3 yes great station in toronto as long as you can put up with the redicilous amount of commercials.

[@tardlyfe3571]

wow

[@jaymillerr]

Yes Boom plays Paul Janz still!

[@celinebrunet1217]

My husband and i love this song one of our favorites

[@pawelmatus]

My wife and I too.

[@Redbirdgirl88]

Ahh! i forgot about this song!! I love it...memories..

[@batfink007]

Truly an amazing song. Thanks so much for posting! Great memories of college at Sheridan in Oakville when I listen to this.

[@sunmaw108]

So underrated! I found this song by chance by playing around with Radio Garden. Would never have known about it otherwise.

[@trulyproductive1]

Boom 97.3 out of Toronto has this song on rotation. Great station playing great music like this!

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

great mid 1980s sound.

[@batfink007]

Great song fondly remembered.

[@MixtapeofVideos]

This song reminds me of when I hit the road to Barry’s Bay in Ontario!❤ Spotify please release the song!!!

[@pichovivaloja]

Kind of beauty... music for the soul and life... mankind perfection... gracias

[@pichovivaloja]

CRIK FM The Lynx Retro 80 s

[@bccabernet]

Love Paul Janz!! He was such an underrated singer. I also love the fact he's a Canadian! Russ Taff's and Greg Rollie's covers are nice, but this is my favourite one!

[@yvonnebee5061]

Been listening to his songs since the 90's and it still amazing me how much emotion I feel when I listen to them!! So grateful for his music.

[@Canadiana71]

I love this song.

[@stevie4004]

I love his music!

[@Classicrocker6119]

Great Canadian Song From the 80's

[@justmeme6121]

did someone just say paul janz is a teacher in Langley?? from musician to a teacher. what a voice this guy had i remember when his album electricity came out in the late 80's i just loved "i won't cry" it was my fave song every bar in vancouver played it.

[@JeffSpicoli]

Awesome! Totally awesome!!

[@thebestmusicmix9418]

Beautiful song...covered by Russ Taff formerly of the Imperials Christian group that same year...both versions are outstanding! :)

[@TrainmasterCurt]

Such a haunting song of love from 1985, thank you

[@DJRoxi]

@NatalieJanz Ms. Janz ... I guarantee you I remember Mr. Janz's great work. Believe in Me and Close My Eyes got me through a lot of pain during a rather painful childhood during the eighties :) Wonderful to know that he is still making music :)

[@TheBrendon67]

It’s a very understated song… From the guitar to the drums very cool and mellow. Love it.

[@carriesorochan3455]

this song is so beautiful I can't stop listening to it

[@garthquapp6370]

Me coming from a Mennonite background, I learned Paul was the son of a singer from The Janz team a Christian band.

[@Skikev2010]

He’s my cousin. Deliverance

[@mpacheco3085]

Great song. Thanks for putting it on here. This song is not even on iTunes

[@tmr626]

Paul did a great ballad 'I'll Be Your Eyes' if you're not familiar with it. Also, you may want to look up the '79 song 'Leaving L.A.' by Deliverance (posted by: West Coast 99) which was Paul's other band before he went solo.

[@chrisballantyne6513]

Awesome song makes u think of her❤️ and it memorized the time together ❤️

[@general682002]

For those 80's fan who do like to listen Paul Janz's music! Even though sometimes EZ-Rock 97.3 in Toronto do play his music like this one during 80's rock as well his "Send me a Miracle". I do enjoy Paul Janz's music and managed to collect all of his CD's album!

[@osmankossi]

the best song ever 80s kick ass

[@bigbrobuff]

"Leaving LA" is one of my all time favourite songs!!! It's a tough song to find anywhere...I have it on a Canadian compilation CD and that's the only place I've ever seen it available. Good luck to you!

[@Asiasnow33]

I love this song!

[@albertmusco]

Paul was an extremely underrated performer, and made a career change as a Professor Emeritus of Philosophical Theology and Head of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at King's College London. Total contrast to another native of Three Hills Alberta , Bill Peter, who may have inadvertently in his own way, changed ice hockey coaching culture for the better , by having zero tolerance for of not only players, but also ,coaches and management who cross the lines of personal respect and civility .

[@sandyhurst3612]

Reminds me of when I was a teen being driven to the hockey arena in 1985

[@aarongarner5155]

Only version of this song I have ever heard is Russ Taffs version. I heard this today. I feel ripped off because this version is so much better. And it screams the 80s. My childhood.

[@pvtrichter88]

reminds me of a girl i was dating and this came on the airwaves while we were in a dessert shop just enjoying the moment beautiful song makes me wish i could be back there again!! but that's the power of music!!

[@mlsaulnier]

+pvtrichter88 a song can bring you right back to very specific times in our lives so quickly

[@anthonyrocher8165]

pvtrichter88 :'( beautiful hearing that. I just seen my girlfriend and on the way home driving on the highway at night, this played. The song lives on ...

[@thegatesofsleep]

pvtrichter88 That sounds like a really nice memory. Paul always brings me back to when I was a child. I had 2 albums of his and I probably listened to each song 200 times. Not many bands can bring me back to the simpler times as a child, but Paul certainly does.

[@francescoalbanese9215]

🐧😏

[@mwboscan]

"I found you when I wasn't looking I didn't look when you closed the door It was easier before here alone You did something to my ordinary You gave it all a reason It's so hard to be here feeling so alone." These lyrics apply to so many girls I have known.

[@dylan2can]

Andreas Ferrari I know right!

[@lichtstrahl7214]

Hi Natalie, ich bin ein großer Fan der Danny, Ken und Paul Janz Singers gewesen. Leider höre ich nicht all zu viel mehr von Ihnen. Michael und Philip Janz sind mir auch bekannt. Ich habe auch die Brüder Hildor und Leo Janz gekannt. Ich wünsche allen Familien Janz, haltet fest an Jesus Christus. Er ist der wahre Star.

[@Fersomling]

Spricht Paul Janz Deutsch? Das hab' ich nicht gewußt. 15.01.17

[@cindyscheuerman3046]

Great time brings back so many memories

[@paulkardas1741]

Just Heard this on BOOM Toronto fm....

[@cpnfantstk]

@NatalieJanz Get your dad's cousin to release a remastered greatest hits collection. There is Presence but its hard to find and issued in 1992. Wish you well on your path.

[@tmr626]

People looking for Paul's Greatest Hits CD should be able to buy it from HMV Music Canada. That's where I bought mine a couple of years ago.

[@Gino292]

stunning thnx for posting this song

[@markleitner7456]

like this song.sang it to my dog the other day.

[@jeffdavidson7175]

Great song

[@tombillard5264]

Amazing

[@shanedanielson6202]

This song is a GEM. Brilliantly simple. It’s sad and optimistic, lonely yet hopeful. That multi-dimensional aspect makes it special. Unfortunately he may have gotten lucky with “close my eyes”as his other tunes are weaker. However, they all still capture the 80s culture and have a certain nostalgia to them that can be appreciated today.

[@rakeshresearch]

Try songs 'I won't cry' and 'Believe in me'..

[@PripyatPlayground]

“And when I close, my eyes.. I’ll know you are near me”- Theo Von

[@Parischick11]

❤ memories

[@jasonvoorhees2241]

love this song

[@EasilyWowed]

Last night during a central-Alberta conversation: Paul Janz came out. Not planned. A woman from Trochu, not too far down the road remembered something about 'Paul'. She didn't know him; but ironically enough, the rest of the nation, DID!

[@TheLockLizard]

I litterally just spent almost an hour humming this to myself trying to remeber what it was called and trying to find it.

[@saltymashedpotatoes]

Who is Donald Marshall?

[@annlyon144]

A legend !

[@user-fh6hg5yc4b]

A Saint! ❤

[@taraaddams]

Illuminati whistleblower

[@susanralph274]

wow

[@michaeljjpeace]

My childhood :D

[@SpicyNice]

Written by Donald Marshall

[@taraaddams]

Yep 💯💯

[@vytasffbismarck7001]

This is so much better than Theo Vons rendition, Theo could only wish to sound this good

[@michaeljjpeace]

i am in love all over again :3

[@feggarri]

me too! and i finally got the name and looked it up!!!! can't find the video though :(