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Baker Knight

American musician (1933–2005)

  • Fame42.6
  • Momentum0.1
  • Wikipedia601
Lived 1933–2005, aged 72United States
United States flagUnited StatesMusiciansSinger / Musician
  • Wikipedia
    5 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1933–2005
    Aged 72
  • Known for
    Swamp Country
    1966
Summary
Updated 2026-08-17

Thomas Baker Knight Jr. 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.

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42.6
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Momentum0.1
Historical6.6
Source confidence50.0
Completeness60.0
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