The Spaniels - Goodnite Sweetheart Goodnight Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Goodnite Sweetheart Goodnight' by The Spaniels?

   The song 'Goodnite Sweetheart Goodnight' was written by Calvin Carter and James 'Pookie' Hudson in 1951.

2. When was The Spaniels' original version of 'Goodnite Sweetheart Goodnight' released?

   The Spaniels' original version of 'Goodnite Sweetheart Goodnight' was released in March 1954.

3. How did The Spaniels' original version of 'Goodnite Sweetheart Goodnight' 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 and other significant chart positions.

4. What other famous artists covered 'Goodnite Sweetheart Goodnight' after The Spaniels?

   The song was covered by several artists including The McGuire Sisters, who had the best-selling version in 1954, Johnnie & Jack, Sunny Gale, Ella Mae Morse, and more.

5. How did The McGuire Sisters' version of 'Goodnite Sweetheart Goodnight' perform?

   The McGuire Sisters' version reached No. 8 on Billboard's chart of 'Best Sellers in Stores', No. 7 on 'Most Played in Juke Boxes', and sold over a million copies, making it the best-selling version of the song.

6. Was the song 'Goodnite Sweetheart Goodnight' used in any movies or TV shows?

   Yes, the song was featured in the 1973 movie 'American Graffiti', and was used as the closing song by Sha Na Na on their variety show in the late 1970s. It also appeared as a lullaby in the 1987 film 'Three Men and a Baby'.