Oingo Boingo Farewell - We Close Our Eyes

[@m.scottmckenna1887]

I'm an old guy, and still listening to this in 2019. To dislike "We Close Our Eyes" is to have no soul.

[@robinandrew1223]

Nosa - you're a happening guy!!!

[@johnfite5358]

Oingo Boingo is good for your soul!

[@black_rabbit_0f_inle805]

I'm only 34 but I grew up on the Andrew sisters and Kay Star. I also love Danny Elfman and the mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo from the Gong Show. Go Oingo Boingo

[@oshadick5767]

I’m a young guy who can’t believe how nobody knows about them. Or at least Danny elfman he did like every superhero movie music

[@Milliardo5]

For me this here is the best version of the song, dare I say even better than the album version. The slower beat gives the song more meaning.

[@pp36]

This doesn’t occur to most people when they think of Danny Elfman, but the man has such a great voice. I would almost describe it as beautiful in an alternative way.

[@Milliardo5]

Unless you were from the 80s or into New Wave, many people aren't even aware Danny Elfman was once in and led a band. But the man has such great talent not only in writing but singing as well.

[@lewispooper3138]

@@Milliardo5 i think it’s because his first few albums were kinda wacky. As much as I like dead man’s party, weird science and no one lives forever, it’s songs like we close our eyes, is this and especially not my slave that made me like them

[@jehugo66]

People don't realize the impact Danny Elfman has had upon American pop culture through his early music career and subsequent film soundtrack and media work. You can hear his influence in modern cross-cultural sound now-the sound of 80's Orange County American/Mexicali Punk-it's own sound if the Modern Era we now live in. That's all I gotta say about dat.

[@ashleyj4158]

Wow, I like that descript/summary👍

[@Milliardo5]

Not many people even realize that he has composed music for many movies actually, or that he is a musical genius though I wish he would be recognized even more for the great body of compositions he has over the years.

[@mz.trouble8822]

Or that way before all that he took over for his bro (or as so I have heard) in a I guess a gypsy carnival type thing and started the mystic knights of the oingo boingo and actually won on the gong show or something with this crazy never seen ( except for like the gypsy scene like thing) act! lol love him from start to finish!

[@llcllghn]

He's in my music textbook 🙏🙏

[@TheOldrampratt]

I close my eyes, and hope the Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo would just do one more tour...

[@Highland804]

Sadly, it's extremely unlikely. Danny has said never. More than once. I'm not sure why people keep asking...but it would be awesome.

[@mgabrysSF]

Highland804 Danny's hearing (or what's left of it) is required for his scoring and film studio work. If faced with the same decision to continue working or have 'one more fling' I'd make the same choice, so I get it.

[@jehugo66]

Just like Sting, Danny can change his mind for us

[@Highland804]

Don't hold your breath. :/

[@jameshenry2457]

Let the dead lay.

[@Psyched_Crow]

"One more time!" "Shut up!" That is what made this my favorite recording of anything ever.

[@Jaydoggy531]

I wonder if that's an inside joke - did Danny hate this song?

[@A10thunderbolt]

This is their second take at the song. The first effort failed because the accordion player started with far too slow a beat and Danny called out of and restarted it, keeping a very obvious beat with his right hand. At the conclusion of a perfect take John Avila yells " one more time".

[@A10thunderbolt]

This is their second take at the song. The first effort failed because the accordion player started with far too slow a beat and Danny called out of and restarted it, keeping a very obvious beat with his right hand. At the conclusion of a perfect take John Avila yells " one more time".

[@jeffrose6193]

@@Jaydoggy531 i remember them playing it at least 4 or 5 times that night in a row until they got it just right for Danny.

[@mumto2kids]

I was there and they started this song before and Danny stopped it and said we have to do it again, it was too slow! you can see Danny telling the band to pick it up in the beginning...that's why the guy shots one more time! it was awesome! best concert ever!

[@deebrady7135]

Much respect to you. I remember trying to get tickets.

[@skaluv]

First, I am so jealous. Second, thanks for clearing that up. I watch this a lot and just assumed it was Danny being glad he was performing it for the last time. I'm glad I was wrong.

[@benjaminwilliamson9504]

@@skaluv To be fair, the way Danny says it sounds more like he was just messing around back with the guy. Like two dudes jabbing each other with laughs. You can really feel the love Danny, his band, and the audience has for all of this. I wish I could've seen this live.

[@mz.trouble8822]

Awesome you got to be there! I bet it was great I’m a little jealous 😊

[@jeffrose6193]

What a concert! They played over 4 hours. A night I'll never forget.

[@dovepaige]

This became my open heart surgery survival song I looked Death in the face last night I saw him in a mirror And he simply smiled He told me not to worry He told me just to take my time

[@solinpookie69]

...one of the very best and most under-rated bands of all time!!!...I'm soooooooo glad I had the opportunity to see them 6 times throughout the 80's!!...I soooooooo wish they would do a "reunion tour!!"...and btw, thank you so much for sharing this clip!!...BEYOND AWESOME!!!...

[@idk-kn6nw]

I wasn't even alive when they quit :(

[@fabulousunicorns4090]

Indie Devs 9001 same dude

[@karinjohnson1524]

Amen! I was lucky to see them 3 times, and attend a Nightmare Before Christmas concert in So Cal. I love this band, and Danny. Definitely underrated band!! Musical Genius

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

I saw them 11 times and it wasn't enough. Great recording!💓

[@KatieElfman]

Oh hey look a fantastic song THAT FUCKING RIPS MY HEART OUT I WISH I COULD OF SEEN THIS BAND LIVE.

[@kensouza854]

KatieElfman it was aswaume! I seen him in Irvine ,89 90 ,not sure. Was a Halloween concert, fucking aswaume! !

[@leozinho2007]

Best performance of this song!!!

[@debrajones9325]

Been listening since the 70's. Love Danny and oingo boingo.!!!! ❤🎉

[@erin7454]

An Oingo Boingo New Year's concert with my first boyfriend, sometime in the '80s, a time of exploration, feeling invincible, on the 'cutting edge' in our own minds, muscle shirts, fishnet stockings, horrific drugs that were so cool at the time, 91X radio station, and Oingo Boingo was so pivotal in forming what we believed to be originality, which it was, and is. "We close our eyes" is one of the best of their tunes. So much fun. And such a wonderful, painful, joyous, explorative, interrogative, thoughtful, mind-bending period for me. Thanks for the crazy, serious, sensuous, and comical let alone dancing in our madonna-styled bleach blonde hair, headbands, big earrings, bangles, short boots, mini-skirts, polka dots, and wild abandon inherent in this period. Thanks for the posting.

[@erin7454]

And we age, and move forward, but this does not negate what that time was all about.

[@Hatchcaptain]

I couldn’t describe the girls I met and went out with during that time any better. 91X!!!!

[@mz.trouble8822]

I’m so glad this one had to be redone… it came out amazing! I can not even begin to describe how the sound of Danny Elfmans voice turns and awakens something in my soul! Thank you for this!

[@Brycpo]

WOW.... I just heard this song for the first time and I instantly connected with it. I think it is such a great song.

[@A10thunderbolt]

Saw them so many time and would give a year off my life to see them one last time....

[@karinjohnson1524]

So would I! I am going to see the Nightmare thing again on October 26...pretty excited to have front row seats! One of the BEST bands EVER!!

[@CursiMusic]

2020. still my favorite song of all time

[@GoddessOfWhim2003]

Watching these concert vids, I really feel Danny Elfman's vocal talents more than made up for minimal stage presence. He didn't need to be flashy on stage, he just let his voice shine

[@Ashfer2]

GoddessOfWhim2003 Have you seen some of the other pieces from this concert. I'd say he's got crazy stage presence when the song is right. For instance in No Spill Blood, and Dead Man's party he was dancing crazy and dragging around his bandmates on the stage. One on his back even, then started slightly singing while still laying on the floor while recuperating. These performances must have been awesome.

[@NATMARTINEZ75]

GoddessOfWhim2003 beautifully said ❤️

[@andydiaz8950]

Yes! I saw them two times in Irvine, Ca. on Holloween , so fucking fantastic!

[@NATMARTINEZ75]

Man I forgot how much I love them! Brought tears to my eyes from all the memories 😔❤️

[@christinareyes210]

This man and his voice are phenomenal ❤️ I have no words to express the exceptionalness that could or would do him justice. Danny just IS 🥰

[@melloang]

My favorite Oingo Boingo song ever. Just beautiful! So glad I was able to catch (with the help of my parents) their final Irvine Meadows show.

[@kan9177]

Have always loved this song and this version of the song (farewell concert). Such a feel-good song.

[@toddsharp4245]

This version is my "Go To" song when I'm feeling bad. That little "One more Time, Shut Up" at the end is AWESOME

[@Mosin54r]

I was there at this concert at Universal. Man, I miss those days, seems as tho they would never end

[@royhumes9989]

I was there too!

[@wilberfan95]

This concert was filmed on the exact day of my birth. I was lucky enough to get a copy of the DVD for this show cheap off a good friend of mine.

[@zqadams]

I honest-to-God thought this was a made-up band name the first time I heard of them. The first time I heard "Change" and "Not My Slave" and really, really LISTENED was two weeks after their final show, and I STILL have a dream every year or so about getting to see them live.

[@A10thunderbolt]

God love you for posting this. Best live band ever by far.

[@emilyspector2728]

Major crush on this guy, and John Avila is awesome.

[@mz.trouble8822]

My fav version of my fav song from my fav band! I still just go into a melting trance of peace and happiness when I hear that memorizing voice!

[@arnaldomalta7951]

uma das melhores bandas de todos os tempos

[@johnnywalkersboyx572]

I seen these guys like ten times an every show was amazing. Best live performance I think I'm ever going to see Thank you oingo boingo you'll never know how much you mean to me.

[@karinjohnson1524]

Same here. I have seen them about 15 times since the early 80's. They have brought me much happiness and joy

[@devarodgers4676]

What a beautiful voice

[@marconunes7986]

Best version of one the best musics of all time!!

[@TatianaRock]

Minha banda favorita quando era criança

[@jordanomena]

Who could dislike this masterpiece??

[@pallomagc]

Como eu queria ter ido num show dessa banda...ai meu coração

[@ljinbs]

Best use of the accordian in a popular song. I love these guys!

[@ghuto1975]

Melhor música da minha juventude! Fui ao show desses caras aqui no RJ na Gávea.

[@denisvargas4002]

Awesome fun band and a joy to listen to. Danny Elfman is a genius. Amazing career and still going. So happy the former members are still performing with a different singer. Their music just gets you going.

[@ChaseLamos]

I love that minutes ago the fans were moshing, jumping, and running around and then this songs makes everyone calm down and some hold and hug each other. Thought that was pretty funny.

[@CursiMusic]

favorite song of all time

[@Highland804]

Oh Danny, you are worth it.

[@alexandrablair8826]

As I read this short comment, the video was playing and I was enjoying a night of exploring my physical reaction to music by people I draw deep influence from. I felt a warm wave wash over me as if I might cry. He is worth it; worth so much. Danny Elfman has made such a positive impact on my life. Thank you for posting this comment.

[@lauratolmachoff1277]

I had loved since 1989

[@JethroWilbury]

This concert includes my favorite performances of a few Oingo Boingo songs, this being one of them. Thank you again.

[@davelash8699]

What a set of pipes. Overshadowed by his songwriting. Just brilliant and has been an inspiring to me as a bass player. And I can barely count to four.

[@thequicksloth60]

Saw them in concert in the ’80s, what a great time

[@Modenaro]

Add one band today with a sound this good. Dare you...................

[@TheSlandis]

Actually, there are some really great new live bands right now. I'm a child of the 70's and 80's and pretty much wrote off the next 20 years with just a few exceptions. But music, and live music is making a huge insurgence. However, no one sounds like Oingo Boingo. They were unique.

[@psyoptech]

Best song, video, and concert ever! I wish he would leave Hollywood and Biongo would tour again... I miss the Holloween concerts in Irvine CA.

[@sergiowolfberry]

12 string electric guitar, accordion, acoustic bass, Danny Elfman, Heaven.

[@robinandrew1223]

*I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU DANNY

[@caudilho1972]

someone please help me, this song is stuck in my head for weeks.

[@unitedstatesblues]

YES!! No ads, thank you...this is beyond awesome. Seeing Danny perform again is something on my bucket list (I am 41). I saw Oingo Boingo back in the day but he has dome so much more and became a legend forever. I need to see him again :)

[@Reelphresh]

Danny will never do another live performance as he has damage to his ears and fears of going deaf.. . . So sad.

[@robinandrew1223]

Tons of people want them back together but during an interview with Danny he said people are constantly asking him that & he says he thinks about it allot but once he's mastered something, he might think about it but he prefers to move forward. Spends allot of time in his studio it seems...he did say he's got allot of ideas that may come to fruition tho. See how he looks so outgoing, smiling & making contact with the audience? He said the truth is he really HATES PEOPLE & he's a shy boy - LOL!! I hte people too ~>Natural Soulmates, especially this particular song. Gotta give Richard some credit tho; he got Danny started but I say he would have become a GOD no matter what!!! (I think he really hates the marsh pits cuz he got hurt real bad a few times - a**holes taken souvenior then taken too much...that's what in their later years there's that big barrier protecting him from these jerks - Just be happy & thankful you got there period. In earlier years he'd stand rght on the dance floor with he 3 main guys & later he propped up the horns & as they expanded - well, you've seen the videos!!

[@armondoserna2342]

All I can do is sing into the universe.cheers,

[@armondoserna2342]

Khe I miss you.we will see each other soon enough.

[@markbryantaylor6331]

i love these guys,all 80's music rox

[@spacenerd9499]

truth

[@jehugo66]

+Christa Woods Truf!

[@karinjohnson1524]

I grew up in the 80's and I was SO lucky!! Born in 72, and I got the best of everything as far as art

[@AnnaKarina2]

Thanks for sharing happyjack39 and yes!!! this cheered me up!!! ~~as always!!! God Bless You!

[@AlwaysBewitchTheMind]

Danny is a legend.

[@bxs963]

Great song, love the accordion.

[@Scottydont66]

Halloween just wont be the same anymore with Boingo!

[@Unheard08]

@ooozetoons There's a fun story to that. It's the bass player teasing him because he made them play it twice in a row after he deemed the first version too slow. I guess when you're recording your last show you want to get it just right. In the crowd we didn't mind hearing it twice.

[@SoyLaJefa]

the best band ever. danny elfman is a music god

[@paisleypark1597]

RIP TO JOE! I wish the world knew how much this song meant to you :(

[@IDONTLIKEMONDAYS-w2h]

Today is September 17, 2024 and its my birthday... I am listening to this❤

[@jordaocamargo4640]

SAUDADES DESSA EPOCA ..............

[@bvvaughn]

I miss you Danny!...You made me laugh and cry. Well Done!

[@mithrandir1313]

2020 and still bad ass!!

[@Unheard08]

@piipsports, I was there and I have to dispute that a little. They played this song twice (and twice only) because the first time through it was too slow. The voice is bassist John Avila teasing Danny. They also had to re-start Controller (which they show in the video) but those were the only repeats at the show. The Boingo Anthology version of We Close Our Eyes contains a tiny bit of Danny's comments to the crowd and band before repeating the song, but not enough to give it context.

[@xxxgenexxxgenoxxx]

Such a great song by a great band, thanks for posting!

[@markadams157]

I have no idea why this song popped into my head but I went on KZbin and found out that they had a lot more hits that I listened to

[@gigihabib]

One of my favorite songs ever! Can't believe I'll get to see Danny Elfman - and hopefully some of these guys - at the Hollywood Bowl in a few weeks! ❤

[@PandionOsprey]

This is the best New Year's song!

[@connorcriswell7171]

I wish they’d do a reunion tour. God I would’ve loved to see them just once

[@beavis430]

I was there on Thursday night. Never forget it.

[@TheCursedHikari]

Those high notes

[@TatianaRock]

My favorite band when i was a child 🇧🇷

[@sergiowolfberry]

And of course, John Avila's perfect soprano back up! Go Johnny.

[@scottmay4291]

Ovation acoustic? Never would have imagined. Love JA..

[@robinandrew1223]

~>THIS IS AS AWESOME AS AWESOME GETS!!!

[@happyjack39]

Thank you :) Annakarina2, my dear friend for sharing this timeless classic with me:)

[@ANDRES77]

WONDERFUL SONG!!! GREAT BAND... I really love 80's-90's ...

[@robinandrew1223]

The BEST EVER!!

[@AnnaKarina2]

Thank you happyjack39 for sharing this video with me 2 years ago~if it weren't for you I would have never heard this song! Happy Birthday to you! ^_^ Thank you so much for posting nutstothis!!! ^_^

[@geminiherself5744]

Danny was so gorgeous here.

[@cinara8]

ADORO ESSA MUSICA CUSTEI A ENCONTRAR MAS ACHEI ADORO DE MAIS A TRADUÇAÕ E MUITO LINDA

[@myn911]

Im on the Farewell video... Interviewed... Love it!!!!

[@danielradatan]

GOOD MEMORI!!!

[@jehugo66]

Wow, this is such a great return to flashback. Thanks!

[@htsec]

Wonderful song

[@msgvb]

@ooozetoons I remember this being one of my favorite tracks from the cd set I bought years ago simply for that little tidbit. kills me every time :)

[@retiredmanager510]

After seeing Susanna Hoffs sang a cover of “We Close our Eyes”.it would have been awesome to see her duet the song. And Jam a little guitar with Boingo.

[@dorothyallspice1862]

A little known singer named Gaba Kulka sang a beautiful rendition of this song. Feel free to give it a listen. It’s actually on KZbin.

[@Unheard08]

His "too slow" complaint about the first time through is also the reason that he is wildly conducting his preferred tempo to accordionist Doug Lacy at the start.

[@Reaperfox]

John Avila :)

[@terrapanda]

As perfect, sentimental pop songs go, this song ranks right up there with "In My Life" in my opinion.

[@HamiBud]

We close our eyes We close our eyes and dream and the world has turned around again When everybody is running in the big race And having a good time Who am I to cast a shadow Who am I? I looked Death in the face last night I saw him in a mirror And he simply smiled He told me not to worry He told me just to take my time We close our eyes and the world has turned around again We close our eyes and dream and another year has come and gone We close our eyes and the world has turned around again We close our eyes and dream ... And if you come to me And if you touch my hand I might just slip away I might just disappear Who am I? And if you think I'm worth it And if you think it's not too late We might start falling If we don't try to hard We might start falling in love We close our eyes and the world has turned around again We close our eyes and dream and another year has come and gone We close our eyes and the world has turned around again We close our eyes and dream ... We're on the healing path We're on a roller coaster ride That could never turn back And if you love me And if you really try To make the seconds count Then we can close our eyes We close our eyes and the world has turned around again

[@mnmaddict37532]

Thanks for posting. It hasn't been on You tube for over a year at least!

[@xjlakeyx]

I'd do unspeakable things if they'd come back ONE more time

[@cristinaaparecidadasilva2309]

Como o Steve esta triste neste show 😢

[@AnnaKarina2]

Happy Birthday happyjack39 !!! sending you the coolest song and video ever!!!

[@AnnaKarina2]

Thank you so much happyjack39 for this share today! ^_^

[@ajohnston1969]

Love this so much!

[@anyaorlova3519]

It's just awesome!

[@nutstothis]

Off the top of my head, I can only think of Helpless, which is also played at the Farewell concert, but the studio version only showed up on the casette release of Boingo. Also Louise which is only available in bootleg form. Actually, I don't remember if it's there in all versions or not. There's accordion like synth in Fill the Void.

[@crazyoldman2009]

Lifetime favorite