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1975 song by Morgan Ames and Dave Grusin From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow", also known as "Baretta's Theme", is a song written by Morgan Ames and Dave Grusin, recorded by multiple artists during the summer of 1975. Merry Clayton's version was the first to chart, reaching #45 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
"Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow" | ||||
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Single by Merry Clayton | ||||
from the album Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow | ||||
Released | July 1975 (U.S.) | |||
Label | Ode | |||
Songwriter(s) | Morgan Ames, Dave Grusin | |||
Merry Clayton singles chronology | ||||
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"Baretta's Theme (Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow)" | ||||
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Single by Rhythm Heritage | ||||
from the album Disco-Fied | ||||
B-side | "My Cherie Amour" | |||
Released | April 1976 (U.S.) | |||
Genre | Disco | |||
Length | 3:15 | |||
Label | ABC | |||
Songwriter(s) | Morgan Ames, Dave Grusin | |||
Producer(s) | Steve Barri, Michael Omartian | |||
Rhythm Heritage singles chronology | ||||
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A version by Rhythm Heritage became a Top 20 hit in 1976. The band recorded it as a semi-instrumental number, with subdued vocals by Oren and Luther Waters. It was selected as the theme to the TV show Baretta, starring Robert Blake.[1] "Baretta's Theme" was released as a single in the spring of 1976, reaching #20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #15 in Canada.[2]
Chart (1976) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 100[6] | 101 |
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