The Spaniels - Goodnite Sweetheart, Goodnite Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was "Goodnite Sweetheart, Goodnite" first recorded by The Spaniels?

   "Goodnite Sweetheart, Goodnite" was first recorded by The Spaniels in 1953 and released in March 1954.

2. Who wrote the song "Goodnite Sweetheart, Goodnite"?

   The song was written by Calvin Carter and James "Pookie" Hudson in 1951.

3. What chart success did The Spaniels' version of "Goodnite Sweetheart, Goodnite" achieve?

   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", and No. 3 on Cash Box's Rhythm & Blues Top 15.

4. Which version of "Goodnite Sweetheart, Goodnite" sold a million copies?

   The McGuire Sisters' version, released in 1954 under the title "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight", sold a million copies.

5. In what other media has the song "Goodnite Sweetheart, Goodnite" appeared?

   The song became well known again in the late 1970s on Sha Na Na's variety show, appeared in the 1973 movie "American Graffiti", was released by Ol' 55 in 1975, and used as a lullaby in the 1980s film "Three Men and a Baby".

6. Did The Spaniels re-record "Goodnite Sweetheart, Goodnite"?

   Yes, The Spaniels re-recorded the song in 1969 for Buddah Records, but the title was shown as "Goodnight Sweetheart" and the songwriting was misattributed.