The End of the World 1962 Skeeter Davis

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Skeeter Davis (born Mary Frances Penick, 1931-2004) was an American country music singer and songwriter known for her crossover pop hits, including "The End of the World." She began her career performing in a group called the 'Davis Sisters' alongside her high school friend, Betty Jack Davis. The nickname "Skeeter," affectionately given to her by her grandfather during her childhood, became closely associated with her identity.
Tragically, after one of their performances, the duo was involved in a car accident that resulted in the untimely death of Betty Jack Davis and left Skeeter with serious injuries. Following the accident, she continued to perform with Betty Jack's sister, Georgia, and eventually launched her solo career, using her nickname "Skeeter" along with the surname "Davis."

"The End of the World" is a song written by composer Arthur Kent and lyricist Sylvia Dee, who often collaborated as a team. They wrote the song specifically for Skeeter Davis, and her recording became highly successful in the early 1960s, reaching the top five on four different charts, including No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has inspired numerous cover versions.
Dee, the lyricist, revealed that she drew on her sorrow from her father's death to influence the mood of the song.