Behind Closed Doors

Charlie Rich

About Behind Closed Doors

"Behind Closed Doors" is a country song written by Kenny O'Dell. It was first recorded by Charlie Rich for his 1973 album Behind Closed Doors. The single was Rich's first number-one hit on the country charts, spent 20 weeks on this chart, and was also a crossover hit on the pop charts. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA for U. S. sales in excess of two million copies. Background vocals were provided by The Nashville Edition. Rich's producer, Billy Sherrill, encouraged O'Dell to write music for the singer. O'Dell recalled the creation of "Behind Closed Doors" to Tom Roland in The Billboard Book of Number One Country Hits. "It was just a title I had written down, and I had a little guitar riff that I'd carried with me for a couple of years. The chorus was pretty much a little deviation on that." Sherrill later changed some lines at the end of the second verse, but some radio stations banned the record initially as being racy."Behind Closed Doors" earned awards for Song of the Year (for O'Dell) and Single of the Year (for Rich) from both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, and Rich also received a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance. In 2003, it ranked #9 in CMT's 100 Greatest Songs in Country Music. 


Year:
1978
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My baby makes me proud, Lord don't she make me proud
She never makes a scene by hanging all over me in a crowd
Cause people like to talk, Lord, how they love to talk
But when they turn out the lights, I know she'll be leaving with me

[Chorus]
And when we get behind closed doors
Then she lets her hair hang down
And she makes me glad I'm a man
Oh no one knows what goes on behind closed doors
My, behind closed doors

My baby makes me smile, Lord don't she make me smile
She's never too far away or too tired to say "I want you"
She's always a lady, just like a lady should be
But when they turn out the lights, she's still a baby to me

[Chorus]

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Charlie Rich

Charles (Charlie) Rich (December 14, 1932 – July 25, 1995) was an American country music singer and musician. A Grammy Award winner, his eclectic-style of music was often hard to classify in a single genre, playing in the rockabilly, jazz, blues, country, and gospel genres. more »

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Written by: KENNY O'DELL

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Behind Closed Doors" was written by Kenny O'Dell and first recorded and performed by Charlie Rich in 1973.
Genre Classification
Even though Charlie Rich had his career rooted in rockabilly and blues, the song "Behind Closed Doors" is classified as a country song.
Album Placement
It's the first track on Rich’s album also titled 'Behind Closed Doors'.
Chart Success
Upon its release, "Behind Closed Doors" reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Grammy Awards
The song won Rich the Grammy Awards for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male, and Best Country Song.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have since covered "Behind Closed Doors" including Loretta Lynn, Diana Ross, and Perry Como.
Significant Recognition
The song is considered a classic of 1970s country music, and contributes significantly in defining Charlie Rich's career.
Country Music Association Awards
In 1973, the song won awards for Single of the Year and Song of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards.
Lyrics Essence
The lyrics of "Behind Closed Doors" depict the intimate moments between a couple when they are alone.
Impact on Rich's Career
The success of "Behind Closed Doors" catapulted Rich into mainstream fame after years of struggling in the music industry.

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