“Lyin' Eyes” won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus. Written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey, the song was recorded in 1975 and became the second single from the Eagles' album One of These Nights.
The song tells the story of a woman trapped in an unhappy marriage who secretly travels across town to see a more suitable lover. Its country-influenced arrangement, gentle acoustic guitar, pedal steel, and layered harmonies gave the Eagles a polished crossover sound. Glenn Frey sang lead vocals, while Henley and the rest of the band helped create the distinctive vocal blend recognized by the Grammy voters.
“Lyin' Eyes” reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 8 on the country chart. It was also nominated for Record of the Year. Readers sometimes confuse it with “One of These Nights,” the album's title track, or “Take It to the Limit,” both major Eagles hits from the same period. The Grammy specifically honored “Lyin' Eyes” in the pop vocal performance category.