Knight Baker Thomas

Baker Knight, born Thomas Baker Knight Jr. on July 4, 1933, was an American songwriter and musician known for his notable compositions in the 1950s to 1970s, including "Lonesome Town" and "Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time." His songs were recorded by various prominent artists, such as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin. Despite a challenging career trajectory, Knight contributed significantly to rockabilly, pop, and country music, earning the Academy of Country Music's Song of the Year in 1976. He passed away on October 12, 2005, in Birmingham, Alabama.

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