The Party's Over

Willie Nelson

About The Party's Over

"The Party's Over" is a song written by country music singer Willie Nelson during the mid-1950s. After arriving in Houston, Texas, Nelson was hired to play for the Esquire Ballroom band, where he would be allowed to close the shows singing the song. Guitar instructor and Nelson's friend Paul Buskirk forwarded the song to singer Claude Gray, who recorded the original version of the song, released as "My Party's Over" in 1959. Nelson recorded the song himself in 1966, which was released as a single in February 1967. It reached number twenty-four on Billboard's Hot Country Singles, and it was included as the title track of Nelson's album. The song was later popularized by former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and Monday Night Football host Don Meredith, who sang a line of the song on the broadcasts. 


Year:
1982
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Turn out the lights 
The party's over 
They say that 
All good things must end
Call it tonight 
The party's over 
And tomorrow starts 
The same old thing again

But the crazy crazy party 
Never seen so many people
Laughing dancing 
Look at you you're having fun
But look at me 
I'm almost cryin' 
That don't keep her love from dyin'
Misery cause for me the party's over
Turn out the lights

Once I had a love undyin' 
I didn't keep it but I tried
Life for me was just one party 
And then another
I broke her heart so many times 
I had to have my parting wife
I had to have my party 
Why broke her heart so many times
But one day she said 
Sweetheart the party's over
Turn out the lights

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Willie Nelson

Willie Hugh Nelson (pronounced /wɪli nɛlsən /; born April 30, 1933) is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger (1975) and Stardust (1978), made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music. He was one of the main figures of outlaw country, a subgenre of country music that developed at the end of the 1960s as a reaction to the conservative restrictions of the Nashville sound. Nelson has acted in over 30 films, co-authored several books, and has been involved in activism for the use of biofuels and the legalization of marijuana. more »

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16 facts about this song

Artist Background
Willie Nelson is an American musician, actor, and activist. He is one of the most recognized artists in country music.
Song Origin
"The Party's Over" was written and performed by Willie Nelson himself.
Album Inclusion
The song was included in Nelson's 1967 album, “Make Way for Willie Nelson.”
Song Performance
Nelson often performs "The Party's Over" to conclude his concerts, making it a concert staple.
Chart Performance
"The Party's Over" always performs excellently on the charts, helping solidify Willie Nelson's place in the music industry.
Song Theme
The song talks about the ending of a relationship, using the metaphor of a party ending.
Music Legacy
Willie Nelson's rendition of "The Party's Over" has left a permanent mark on the country music genre.
Song Popularity
"The Party's Over" is one of Nelson’s popular hits and is regularly played on country music stations.
Television Appearance
The song was used in a 1993 episode of the British Black Comedy series, "Bottom." It plays over a fight scene at the climax of the episode.
Cover Versions
Famous musicians such as Doris Day and Nat King Cole have covered "The Party's Over."
Song Lyrics
One of the most famous lines from the song is "Turn out the lights, the party's over. They say that all good things must end."
Song Duration
The length of the song is approximately two and a half minutes.
Music Composition
"The Party's Over" is composed in a traditional country style, featuring Nelson’s unique vocal style and guitar playing.
Willie Nelson's Signature Phrase
"The Party's Over" became Nelson's signature phrase to conclude his concerts.
Music Influence
The song has influenced many artists in the country music genre, making it a classic in the industry.
Song Recognition
"The Party's Over" continues to be recognized as one of Willie Nelson's greatest hits to this day.

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