PopRocken Tributes: Southern Nights - Glen Campbell

A continued look back at the incredible recordings of the top 40s in the years of 1975-1985. First written and recorded by Allen Toussaint, from his 1975 album, "Southern Nights" was later recorded by American country music singer Glen Campbell and was the first single released from Campbell's 1977 album, of the same name. The song reached No. 1 on three separate US charts. 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. 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. Please checkout all PopRocken Tributes by clicking on link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA9sHhMcGCU&list=PLHgScrGZ5HwsfxbKbzOYvkfyNi1yImSK3&index=2&t=0s And please take a look-see at my Bubblegum Tributes to the earlier days of top 40 music at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3x6bd_CpGg&list=PLHgScrGZ5Hws_F4tWKkSka23sdxXyXxJjv

Added 8 Apr 2026