Sleepy Time Gal
The Platters · Other Songs - The Platters
We'd babaret until the break of day
I'll bet we've danced many a mile
I'll like to see a movie once more
They don't keep people staying up until four
Wouldn't it be a pleasant novelty to tumble in early once more?
Sleepy time gal, you're turning night into day
Sleepy time gal, you've danced the ev'ning away
Before each silvery star fades out of sight
Please give me one little kiss
Then let us whisper 'goodnight'
It's getting' lat and dear your pillow's waitin'
Sleepy time gal, when all your dancin' is through
Sleepy time gal I'll find a cottage for you
You'll learn to cook and to sew
What's more you'll love it I know
When you're a stay-at-home , play-at-home
Eight o'clock sleepy time gal.
Wouldn't it be a pleasant sight to see a kitchenette only for you?
Wouldn't it be a pleasant sight to see a table set only for two?
I'd get a big victrola and then
We'll start in dancing ev'ry new dance again
Then it will be a pleasant novelty to tumble in just about ten.
Sleepy time gal, you're turning night into day
Sleepy time gal, you've danced the ev'ning away
Before each silvery star fades out of sight
Please give me one little kiss
Then let us whisper 'goodnight'
It's getting' lat and dear your pillow's waitin'
Sleepy time gal, when all your dancin' is through
Sleepy time gal I'll find a cottage for you
You'll learn to cook and to sew
What's more you'll love it I know
When you're a stay-at-home , play-at-home
Eight o'clock sleepy time gal.
Sleepy Time Gal
The Platters' 1957 recording of 'Sleepy Time Gal' stands as a quintessential example of the group's signature vocal harmony style, blending gospel-inflected soul with R&B sensibilities. The track features the ensemble's signature call-and-response structure, where lead singer Tony Williams delivers a smooth, emotive performance supported by the group's tight harmonies. Released during the height of the group's commercial success, the song exemplifies the doo-wop and early soul sound that defined the late 1950s. While the song did not achieve the same chart dominance as their earlier hits like 'A-Tisket, A-Tasket', it remains a cherished track within the Platters' discography, showcasing their ability to craft intimate, soulful ballads that resonated with audiences of the era. The recording captures the raw energy and vocal prowess that made The Platters a landmark act in American music history.