Southern Nights
Glen Campbell
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Southern nights Have you ever felt a southern night? Free as a breeze Not to mention the trees Whistling tunes that you know and love so Southern nights Just as good even when closed your eyes I apologize to anyone who can truly say That he has found a better way Southern skies Have you ever noticed southern skies? (Them southern skies) Well, it's precious beauty lies just beyond the eye It goes running through your soul Like the stories told of old Old man He and his dog that walked the old land Ev'ry flower touched his cold hand As he slowly walked by Weeping willows would cry for joy Joy Feel so good It feel so good It's frigth'ning Wish I could Stop this world from fighting Mystery Like this and many others in the trees Blow in the night In the southern skies Southern nights They feel so good it's fright'ning Wish I could (southern skies) Stop this world from fighting (Southern skies) have you ever-
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Written by: Allen Toussain
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6 facts about this song
General Facts"Southern Nights" is a song written by famed American songwriter Allen Toussaint.
- The song was most popularly covered by Country superstar Glen Campbell.
- It was originally released on Toussaint's 1975 album "Southern Nights."
- Glen Campbell covered the song in 1977 on his album of the same name.
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Performance FactsGlen Campbell's version of "Southern Nights" topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in March 1977.
- It also reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- Not only was, "Southern Nights", a hit in the U.S, the song was also a hit in Canada, reaching atop the RPM Country Tracks chart.
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Relating to Allen Toussaint"Southern Nights" is said to have been inspired by Allen Toussaint's childhood memories of visiting relatives in the Louisiana countryside.
- The original version by Toussaint is more of a laid back, funky, rhythmic vibe compared with Glen Campbell's more energetic country version.
- While Toussaint was a successful songwriter, producer, and recording artist in his own right, his version of "Southern Nights" did not achieve the same commercial success as Glen Campbell's cover.
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Relating to Glen CampbellCampbell's version of "Southern Nights" was his final No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Campbell altered the song, giving it a new arrangement and lyrics to make it more relatable to a wider audience.
- Glen Campbell was inspired to record "Southern Nights" after hearing Toussaint’s version at a friend's house. He said that the song reminded him of his own upbringing in rural Arkansas.
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Music Video FactsIn Glen Campbell's music video of "Southern Nights," he can be seen riding a horse through various Southern landscapes, symbolic of the song's lyrics.
- In the music video, a contrast is made between the simplicity and beauty of nature and the complexity of modern life, reinforcing the song's theme of longing for simpler times.
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Miscellaneous Facts"Southern Nights" is considered a signature song for both Allen Toussaint and Glen Campbell.
- In 1977, the song won Glen Campbell the 'Single of the Year' at the CMA Awards.
- In a further testament to its enduring appeal, "Southern Nights" was covered by several artists after Glen Campbell, in a variety of musical styles.
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