Dan Wilson (musician)
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Daniel Dodd Wilson is an American musician, singer, songwriter, visual artist and record producer who has been called the songwriter's songwriter. His songwriting résumé includes "Closing Time," which
Wilson performing with Semisonic in 2017
Wilson with Semisonic
Wilson performing in 2008
Illustrated Influences
"Closing Time" is a song by American rock band Semisonic. It was released on February 23, 1998, as the lead single from their second studio album, Feeling Strangely Fine, and began to receive mainstre
Dan Wilson (musician)
…musician, singer, songwriter, visual artist and record producer who has been called the songwriter's songwriter. His songwriting résumé includes "Closing Time," which he wrote for his band, Semisonic; "Not Ready to Make Nice," co-written with The Chicks; and "Someone Like You," co-written with Adele. Wilson's…
Closing Time single
While often played at the end of parties, frontman Dan Wilson has stated it is a metaphor for childbirth.
The song's music video features a unique split screen technique, seen here.