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<p>Songwriter(s) Danny O'Keefe"Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues" is a song written and performed by Danny O'Keefe.It was first recorded by O'Keefe in 1967, but not released. It was recorded by The Bards and released in 1968 as the b-side to the song "Tunesmith" on Parrot Records. The Bards were a band from Moses Lake, Washington. The song was recorded by O'Keefe for his self-titled debut album in 1971. The following year he re-recorded it (with a slower, more downbeat arrangement) for his second album, O'Keefe. The second version was issued as a single, reaching number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, number 5 on the adult contemporary chart, and number 63 on the country chart. The song was also covered by Mel Tormé, especially for a 1986 episode of NBC's Night Court entitled "Leon, We Hardly Knew Ye".It was covered by numerous artists. A cover by Leon Russell peaked at number 63 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1984. Just back from Vietnam and looking for a good time at the local club. I was "Charlie" and I had the blues! The four piece band was playing country music and everyone was dancing as I walked in. I ordered a drink and looked around,....then in a dim lit corner, I saw two ladies sitting and talking. Without hesitation, I walked over and asked the two if they would mind if I sat with them. Much to my delight they both accepted. The band had a request to play this song. As they began, I asked the petite blonde lady if she would dance with me and she accepted. I had seen the night life in Saigon, Bangkok and a few other places but being back home made me feel special. That was in 1973 and I still dance with her......you see, after courting her for several years we married and after 40 years, we still laugh about how we met. She said that she wasn't looking for a romance but I didn't give her a chance to no.</p>