Don't the Girls all Get Prettier at Closing Time
Ralph Emery, Mickey Gilley
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One, two, one, two, three go All the girls all get prettier at closing time Oh, they all begin to look like movie stars All the girls all get prettier at closing time When the change starts taking place it puts a glow on every face Of the fallen angels of the back street bars If I could rate them on a scale from one to ten I'm looking for a nine but eight could work right in Few more drinks and I might slip to five or even four But when tomorrow morning comes and I wake up with a number one I swear I'll never do it anymore All the girls all get prettier at closing time Oh, they all begin to look like movie stars All the girls all get prettier at closing time When the change starts taking place it puts a glow on every face Of the fallen angels of the back street bars I don't mean to criticize the girls at all 'Cause I'm no Robert Redford even overhauled But we all picture in our minds a girl that looks just right Now ain't it funny, ain't it strange the way a man's opinions change When he starts to face that lonely night All the girls all get prettier at closing time Oh, they all begin to look like movie stars All the girls all get prettier at closing time When the change starts taking place it puts a glow on every face Of the fallen angels of the back street bars The fallen angels of the back street bars
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Written by: Baker Knight
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time" is a song famously performed by Mickey Gilley. It was released in 1976 as a track from his album "Night Things."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a hit and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart on April 3, 1976. This marked a significant high point in Gilley's musical career.
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Song DurationThe song's duration is approximately 2 minutes and 56 seconds, a fairly common length for songs during that musical era.
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Songwriter"Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time" was written by American songwriter, Baker Knight. Knight composed several other popular hits, including "Lonesome Town" by Ricky Nelson and "The Wonder of You" by Elvis Presley.
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ThemeThe song's lyrics, although humorous, touch on the theme of lowered standards and disillusionment after alcohol consumption, which is the core meaning behind the phrase "the girls all get prettier at closing time."
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AccoladeIn 1976, it won the Academy of Country Music Award for Song of the Year.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its catchy tune and witty lyrics. It has stood the test of time as a beloved classic in the country genre.
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Iconic Bar SongThe song is often associated with late-night bar culture, becoming something of an anthem and is frequently played at closing time in bars across the states.
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Mickey Gilley's PerspectiveMickey Gilley has been quoted saying that this song was meant for fun and was not intended to offend women.
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Cultural Impact"Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time" has influenced other country artists and songs with its unique blend of humor and realism.
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Commercial UseThe song has found its way into advertisements and television programs due to its universal appeal and catchy tune.
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Subsequent PerformancesGilley has performed this song at many of his concerts. It remains one of his most popular and most expected songs during live performances.
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