Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time

Ralph Emery, Mickey Gilley

About Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time

"Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time" is a song written by Baker Knight, and recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. It was released in January 1976 as the first single from the album Gilley's Smokin. The song was Gilley's fifth No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The song's one week atop the chart was part of a 12-week stay in the country chart's top 40.


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2001
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[Chorus]
The girls all get prettier at closing time
They all begin to look like movie stars
The girls all get prettier at closing time
When the change starts taking place
It puts a glow on every face
Of the falling angels of the back street bars.

If I could rate 'em on a scale from 1 to 10
I'm lookin' for a 9 but 8 would slip right in
A few more drinks and I might slip to a 5 or even a 4
But when tomorrow morning comes, 
And I wake up with a number 1
I swear I'll never do it anymore.

[Chorus]

Now, I don't mean to criticize the girls at all
I'm no Robert Redford, even overhauled
We all picture in our minds a girl that looks just right
Ain't it funny, ain't it strange,
The way a man's opinion changes
When he starts to face that lonely night.

[Chorus]

Of the falling angels of the back street bars

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Mickey Gilley

Mickey Leroy Gilley (born March 9, 1936) is an American country music singer and musician. Although he started out singing straight-up country and western material in the 1970s, he moved towards a more pop-friendly sound in the 1980s, bringing him further success on not just the country charts, but the pop charts as well. Among his biggest hits are "Room Full of Roses," "Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time," and the remake of the Soul hit "Stand by Me". He is also the cousin of Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl McVoy, Jim Gilley and Jimmy Swaggart. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Gilley is a licensed pilot, who holds an instrument rating with commercial pilot privileges for multi-engine airplanes, as well as private pilot privileges for sin… more »

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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."
Chart Performance
The 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.
Song Duration
The song's duration is approximately 2 minutes and 56 seconds, a fairly common length for songs during that musical era.
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.
Theme
The 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."
Accolade
In 1976, it won the Academy of Country Music Award for Song of the Year.
Critical Reception
Critics 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.
Iconic Bar Song
The 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.
Mickey Gilley's Perspective
Mickey Gilley has been quoted saying that this song was meant for fun and was not intended to offend women.
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.
Commercial Use
The song has found its way into advertisements and television programs due to its universal appeal and catchy tune.
Subsequent Performances
Gilley 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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