Walkin' After Midnight

Patsy Cline

About Walkin' After Midnight

"Walkin' After Midnight" is a song written by Alan Block and Donn Hecht and recorded by American country music artist Patsy Cline. The song was originally given to pop singer Kay Starr; however, her label rejected it. The song was left unused until Hecht rediscovered it when writing for Four Star Records. Originally Cline was not fond of "Walkin' After Midnight", but after making a compromise with her label she recorded it. In January 1957, Cline performed the song on an episode of the CBS television program Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts. It garnered a strong response from viewers and was therefore rush-released as a single on February 11, 1957. "Walkin' After Midnight" became Cline's first major hit single, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard country music chart and No. 12 on its pop chart. Although the song was her only hit until 1961, the single version sold over one million copies and is often included on authoritative lists of the all-time greatest songs in country music. 


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I go out walkin' after midnight
Out in the moonlight
Just like we used to do
I'm always walkin' after midnight searchin' for you

I walk for miles along the highway
Well, that's just my way
Of sayin' I love you
I'm always walkin' after midnight, searchin' for you

I stop to see a weepin' willow
Cryin' on his pillow
Maybe he's cryin' for me
And as the skies turn gloomy
Night winds whisper to me
I'm lonesome as I can be

I go out walkin' after midnight
Out in the moonlight
Just hopin' you may be
Somewhere a-walkin' after midnight, searchin' for me

I stop to see a weepin' willow
Cryin' on his pillow
Maybe he's cryin' for me
And as the skies turn gloomy
Night winds whisper to me
I'm lonesome as I can be

I go out walkin' after midnight
Out in the moonlight
Just hopin' you may be
Somewhere a-walkin' after midnight, searchin' for me

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Patsy Cline

Patsy Cline (September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963), born Virginia Patterson Hensley, was an American country music singer. Part of the early 1960s Nashville sound, Cline successfully "crossed over" to pop music. She died at age 30 at the height of her career in a private plane crash. She was one of the most influential, successful and acclaimed female vocalists of the 20th century. more »

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Written by: ALAN BLOCK, ALAN W. BLOCK, DON HECHT

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10 facts about this song

Historical Context
"Walkin' After Midnight" was released in 1957 and represents the iconic era of the '50s country and western music.
Songwriter Information
The song was written by Alan Block and Donn Hecht, two well-known songwriters of that era.
Chart Performance
"Walkin' After Midnight" was Patsy Cline's first major hit single, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard country music chart and No. 12 on its pop chart.
Performance Debut
Patsy Cline first performed the song on the television program "Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts" in 1957, where she won the show's competition.
Critical Reception
The song has often been praised for its blend of country and blues elements, with Cline's vocals drawing particular accolity.
Song Style
Considered a torch song, it is about a woman walking after midnight searching for a lover she fears may have moved on.
Covered by Other Artists
Many artists have covered the song, including Garth Brooks, Kelly Clarkson, and Eva Cassidy, attesting to its ongoing influence and popularity.
Posthumous Recognition
After Cline's tragic death in a plane crash in 1963, "Walkin' After Midnight" continued to garner both commercial success and critical acclaim, further solidifying Cline's legacy in the country music world.
Inclusion in Films and Series
The song has been used in multiple movies and series, notably in the popular Netflix series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."
Retrospective Ranking
In 2003, the song ranked at number 90 in CMT's 100 Greatest Songs in Country Music list.

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