Songs Written by Baker KnightTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Thomas Baker Knight Jr. (July 4, 1933 – October 12, 2005) was an American songwriter and musician. His best known compositions were "Lonesome Town", "The Wonder of You", and "Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time". His songs have been recorded by Ricky Nelson, Paul McCartney, Dean Martin, The Cramps, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Mickey Gilley, Sammy Davis Jr. and Jerry Lee Lewis. == Life and career == He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, to Thomas... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Baker Knight first charted in 1958 with I Got a Feeling.The artist placed 18 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 5 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 11 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US AC the artist achieved 4 Top‑10s, 1 of which went to number‑one.On US Country the artist achieved 4 Top‑10s, 1 of which went to number‑one.