"After the Lights Go Out" is a country music song written by Warner Mack (credited to his real name, Warner McPherson) and originally released in 1973. It was later re-recorded by American country music singer Ricky Van Shelton. It was released in November 1991 as the third single from his album Backroads. The song peaked at #13 on the U.S. country chart and at #8 in Canada.
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"After the Lights Go Out" | ||||
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Single by Ricky Van Shelton | ||||
from the album Backroads | ||||
B-side | "Oh Heart of Mine"[1] | |||
Released | November 1991 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:19 | |||
Label | Columbia Nashville | |||
Songwriter(s) | Warner McPherson | |||
Producer(s) | Steve Buckingham | |||
Ricky Van Shelton singles chronology | ||||
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Chart (1991–1992) | Peak position |
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Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2] | 8 |
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 13 |
Chart (1992) | Position |
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Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4] | 76 |
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