"GOODNIGHT, SWEETHEART, GOODNIGHT (Well It's Time To Go) A popular song that was a hit during the mid-1950s. It was written by Calvin Carter and James "Pookie" Hudson in 1951, and was first recorded by The Spaniels in 1953. It has also been released by some artists as "Goodnight, Well It's Time to Go". The best-selling version of the song was recorded by the McGuire Sisters in 1954. Their version reached No. 8 on Billboard's chart of "Best Sellers in Stores", No. 7 on Billboard's chart of "Most