Single Women
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"Single Women" is a song, written by Saturday Night Live
writer Michael O'Donoghue
. The song, which depicted a number of women looking for love in a singles bar
was originally performed during an SNL sketch by Christine Ebersole
on the October 10, 1981 broadcast. The song later provided a top-ten country hit for Dolly Parton
from her 1982 Heartbreak Express
album. Released as the album's first single in February 1982, it reached number 8 on the U.S. country singles chart in April 1982. The song later inspired a 1984 TV movie starring Tony Danza
and Jean Smart
, which was produced by O'Donoghue.
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live is a live American late-night television sketch comedy and variety show developed by Lorne Michaels and Dick Ebersol. The show premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the original title of NBC's Saturday Night.The show's sketches often parody contemporary American culture...
writer Michael O'Donoghue
Michael O'Donoghue
Michael O'Donoghue was a writer and performer. He was known for his dark and destructive style of comedy and humor, was a major contributor to National Lampoon magazine, and was the first head writer of Saturday Night Live.-Childhood:O'Donoghue was born Michael Henry Donohue in Sauquoit, New York...
. The song, which depicted a number of women looking for love in a singles bar
Singles Bar
Singles Bar is a 1983 studio album from Swedish country and pop singer Kikki Danielsson. On the album charts, "Singles Bar" as best finished 13th in Norway and 35th in Sweden.In July 2009 the album was digitally released to iTunes.-Side A:-Side B:...
was originally performed during an SNL sketch by Christine Ebersole
Christine Ebersole
Christine Ebersole is an American actress and singer.-Early life:Ebersole was born in Winnetka, Illinois, where she attended New Trier High School...
on the October 10, 1981 broadcast. The song later provided a top-ten country hit for Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
from her 1982 Heartbreak Express
Heartbreak Express
-Chart performance:-External links:*...
album. Released as the album's first single in February 1982, it reached number 8 on the U.S. country singles chart in April 1982. The song later inspired a 1984 TV movie starring Tony Danza
Tony Danza
Tony Danza is an American actor best known for starring on the TV series Taxi and Who's the Boss?, for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award and four Golden Globe Awards...
and Jean Smart
Jean Smart
Jean E. Smart is an American film, television, and stage actress. She is known for her comedic roles, one of the best known being her role as Charlene Frazier Stillfield on the CBS sitcom Designing Women. She later gained critical acclaim for dramatic work, with her portrayal of Martha Logan on 24...
, which was produced by O'Donoghue.
Chart performance
| Chart (1982) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 8 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 1 |