May 4th 1977, Southern Nights by Glen Campbell
“Southern Nights” is a song that was written and originally recorded by American musician, Allen Toussaint. However, it was crossover-country artist, Glen Campbell’s version that ended up topping the charts in America. The lyrics within celebrate a particular beauty and warmth associated with evenings in the American South.
In 1977, Glen Campbell’s version (of “Southern Nights”) was nominated for “Song of the Year” by the Country Music Association.
On this very day, May 4th 1977, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. Released in January 1977, here’s the late GLENN CAMPBELL, with “SOUTHERN NIGHTS”…