What Goes on When the Sun Goes Down

Ronnie Milsap

About What Goes on When the Sun Goes Down

"What Goes On When the Sun Goes Down" is a song written by John Schweers, and recorded by American country music artist Ronnie Milsap. It was released in February 1976 as the first single from the album 20/20 Vision. The song was Milsap's fifth number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of eleven weeks on the country chart.


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2000
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Sometimes love can sure get lost in the daytime
And working eight long hours you're only a picture in my mind
But when we're finally alone in each others arms our love is found
And only lovers know what goes on when the sun goes down.
What goes on when the sun goes down
Pillow talking love, tangled sheets and cotton gowns
What goes on when the sun goes down
Makes the every day life of two people in love go round.

Every morning with love renewed we face another day
Screen doors banging, the boss complaining and bills to pay
Through it all we wear love's smile from the happiness we've found
And only lovers know what goes on when the sun goes down.
What goes on when the sun goes down
Pillow talking love, tangled sheets and cotton gowns
What goes on when the sun goes down
Makes the every day life of two people in love go round.
What goes on when the sun goes down
Pillow talking love, tangled sheets and cotton gowns
What goes on when the sun goes down
Makes the every day life of two people in love go round.
Makes the every day life of two people in love go round

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Ronnie Milsap

Ronnie Lee Milsap (born January 16, 1943) is an American country music singer and pianist. He was one of country music's most popular and influential performers of the 1970s and 1980s. He became country music's first well-known blind singer, and one of the most successful and versatile country "crossover" singers of his time, appealing to both country and pop music music markets with successful songs that incorporated pop, R&B, and rock and roll elements. Milsap’s biggest crossover hits include "It Was Almost Like a Song," "Smoky Mountain Rain," "(There's) No Gettin' Over Me," "I Wouldn't Have Missed It for the World," "Any Day Now," and "Stranger in My House," among others. He is credited with six Grammy Awards and 40 number one country hits, third to Ge… more »

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Written by: JOHN SCHWEERS

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12 facts about this song

Artist Background
Ronnie Milsap is a renowned country musician, known primarily for his successful crossover into pop music in the 1970s and 1980s.
Song Success
"What Goes On When The Sun Goes Down" reached number 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in 1976.
Song Release
It was released as a single in 1976 from his album titled "Twenty 20".
Unique Sound
Milsap's sound in this song is noted for its fusion of country with pop and R&B elements – a unique combination that made him a standout talent in his genre.
Songwriter Team
The song was written by the talented duo of Al Capps and Mary Miller, who also penned other compositions for Milsap.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "What Goes On When The Sun Goes Down" focus on the romantic anticipation and excitement that comes with the nightfall.
Singer's Recognition
Milsap was partially blind from birth and he became fully blind after a trauma. Despite his disability, he managed to establish himself as a successful and respected musician both in country and pop genres.
Milsap's Count
"What Goes On When The Sun Goes Down" was one among 40 #1 Country hits from Milsap.
Awards
Milsap won the Grammy Award for "Best Male Country Vocal Performance" in 1975, a year before this song was released.
Memorable Lyrics
Notable lyrics from this song include "It's the right time for the wrong movement, It's called making love".
Pop Culture
The song is often played at parties and gatherings, due to its catchy tune and romantic subject matter.
Milsap's Influence
Ronnie Milsap's success, including hits like "What Goes On When the Sun Goes Down", contributed significantly to the evolution of the country and pop crossover genre.

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