The Spaniels - Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight"?

   "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight" was written by Calvin Carter and James 'Pookie' Hudson in 1951.

2. When was the song first recorded and by whom?

   The song was first recorded by The Spaniels in 1953.

3. How did The Spaniels' version of the song perform on the charts?

   The Spaniels' version peaked at No. 5 on Billboard's 'Rhythm and Blues Records' chart of 'Best Sellers in Stores' and 'Most Played in Juke Boxes'. It also reached No. 3 on Cash Box's Rhythm & Blues Top 15.

4. Which version of the song sold a million copies?

   The McGuire Sisters' version of the song sold a million copies.

5. In what year did The Spaniels re-record the song and what was erroneously credited?

   The Spaniels re-recorded the song in 1969 for Buddah Records, and it was erroneously credited to Ray Noble, Jimmy Campbell, Reg Connelly, and Rudy Vallee.

6. Was the song featured in any movies or TV shows?

   Yes, the song was featured in the 1973 movie 'American Graffiti', the weekly variety show 'Sha Na Na' in the late 1970s, and the 1987 film 'Three Men and a Baby'.