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Baker Knight | |
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| Birth name | Thomas Baker Knight Jr. |
| Born | July 4, 1933 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | October 12, 2005 (aged 72) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1956-1987 |
| Labels | Decca, Coral, RCA, Chess, Checker, Challenge, Jubilee, Everest, Reprise, Happy Tiger, Warner Bros. |
Thomas Baker Knight Jr. (July 4, 1933 – October 12, 2005)[1] 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.[1]
- ^ a b Baker Knight at AllMusic - accessed January 11, 2016