Don't Close Your Eyes

"Don't Close Your Eyes" is a power ballad by the American glam metal band Kix from their fourth studio album, Blow My Fuse (1988). It was written by Bob Halligan Jr., John Palumbo, and Donnie Purnell. The song remains Kix's most successful single release, peaking at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100. It is the group's only top 40 hit, resulting in them frequently being called a one-hit wonder. Track listing "Don't Close Your Eyes" "Get It While It's Hot" "She Dropped Me the Bomb" Personnel Steve Whiteman – lead vocals Ronnie "10/10" Younkins – guitars Brian "Damage" Forsythe – guitars Donnie Purnell – bass, keyboards, piano, backing vocals Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant – drums, percussion, backing vocals