THR got in touch with Wilson, now a successful songwriter for hire ( Josh Groban, Keith Urban), who recently moved to Los Angeles, to talk about the songвЂ™s legacy. Closing Time is the title of a song by American alternative rock band Semisonic. Watch popular content from the following creators: Music and Me(alfiealvea), Suzuki Saint(suzukisaint), Paige (princesspaigeprosecco), YourPizzaFix(restaurantrichbaby), Sammich Man(gnarlydeli).

Fortunately, not he nor the rest of the band, which includes drummer Jacob Slichter who wrote the 2004 book S o You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star, define their lives by this one radio moment that never went away. Closing Time Live 87.6M views Discover short videos related to Closing Time Live on TikTok. Long used to shoo out bar patrons who had overstayed their welcome, itвЂ™s now officially entered the realm of pop culture punchline, which, for singer Dan Wilson, is both a huge compliment and cause for pause. One of the more unique covers of Closing Time comes from handbell orchestra, Bell Appeal. The songвЂ™s catchy opening of piano keys make the song a popular choice for classical covers. The leadoff track, the modern rock radio hit 'Closing Time,' neatly encapsulates everything that makes Semisonic special, from its irresistibly catchy chorus to an ingeniously minimalist keyboard riff to a simple lyric that speaks volumes to the 20-something nightclubbing set. They would go on to score three more top 40 songs on the Alt Rock charts before calling quits in 2001.Thanks to the racy red band trailer for the forthcoming Justin TimberlakeвЂ“ Mila Kunis rom-com Friends with Benefits (not to be confused with the Ashton KutcherвЂ“ Natalie Portman vehicle No Strings Attached, which promises a similar plot), where a mid-coitus Kunis implores Timberlake to distract her with, what she calls, a Third Eye Blind song, SemisonicвЂ™s 1998 hit вЂњClosing TimeвЂќ is experiencing a renaissance of sorts. SemisonicвЂ™s 1998 hit Closing Time was one of the вЂ™90s most recognizable post-grunge songs and a snapshot of a fleeting happy-go-lucky politically-correct decade. In 1998, the song hit number one on the Alternative Rock charts and number 13 on the Rock charts.

Since then, Dan Wilson, the lead singer and songwriter of. It gets played in stadiums, Weird Al covered it, and itвЂ™s the last song of the night in countless bars. American rock trio Semisonic injected post-grunge grit into harmonic power pop, a catchy formula that helped them score an enduring radio hit with 1998s Grammy-nominated 'Closing Time.' That single featured on their breakthrough sophomore effort, Feeling Strangely Fine, which helped them peak in the mainstream before. Closing time, one last call for alcohol, So finish your whiskey or beer, Closing time, you dont have to go home, But you cant stay here. It hit 1 on the Alternative charts, and was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Song. Closing time, open all the doors, And let you out into the world, Closing time, turn all of the lights on, Over every boy and every girl.

вЂClosing TimeвЂ™ was SemisonicвЂ™s biggest hit of their career. The song Closing Time by the American rock band Semisonic came out in March 1998.

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