Southern Nights (song)
"Southern Nights" is a song written and performed by American musician Allen Toussaint, from his 1975 album, Southern Nights, and later recorded by American country music singer Glen Campbell. It was the first single released from Campbell's 1977 album, Southern Nights, and reached No. 1 on three separate US charts.
"Southern Nights"
"Out of the City"
May 1975
1975
Sea-Saint Studio, New Orleans
3:35
Allen Toussaint
Allen Touissaint, Marshall Sehorn
January 17, 1977
October 2, 1976
Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California
3:00
Song history[edit]
The lyrics of "Southern Nights" were inspired by childhood memories Allen Toussaint had of visiting relatives in the Louisiana backwoods, which often entailed storytelling under star-filled nighttime skies.[3] When Campbell heard Toussaint's version, he immediately identified with the lyrics which reminded him of his own youth growing up on an Arkansas farm. In October 1976, Campbell recorded the song with slightly modified lyrics.[3]
Accolades[edit]
In 1977, "Southern Nights" song was nominated for Song of the Year by the Country Music Association.[4]
In popular culture[edit]
The song is featured in the 1978 film Convoy and is featured in the film’s soundtrack.
The song is featured in the 2017 film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and further included on the film's soundtrack album.[21]