New Orleans music legend Allen Toussaint wrote Southern Nights. If you really want your mind blown, look up his version - the original. It's truly an ethereal thing of beauty you'll never forget. Jimmy Webb (phenomenal songwriter himself, wrote Wichita Lineman among many other iconic tunes) was pivotal in convincing Glen to cover Toussaint's song and to do a complete, upbeat arrangement heard in here and that was a huge hit for Glen. I grew up hearing this one and love it but wow was I staggered when I heard the original. Give it a listen, sit back and just bask in the dreamy glow of true southern nights...
Agreed, and while that is often tru of great music, every such song is going to be its own kind off time capsule. The instruments, genre/style, lyrics, may stand the test of time, yet all root themselves in particular eras of music. They take influence from older music, and genuine creativity for a masterpiece that is one of many defining anthems of generations. Jim Croce's I've Got a Name, Willie Nelsons entire career, Tom T. Hall's I Like Beer, King's Harvest Dancing in the Moonlight, Kansas Carry on My Wayward Son, and who can forget Free Bird by Lynard Skynard lol. Just an opportunity to point out some other music really. One does normally list music to recommend.
@@WD-zk6fg not to mention stevie wonder's 'sir duke', nick drake's 'fly', 'come on eileen', 'Tennessee waltz' and scores more. the people that made 'guardians of the galaxy' are clearly aware of your simple truth and have exploited it to their own benefit.
This is a pop country superstar, and icon. Glenn Campbell has so many great hits, it’s insane. He’s that good. This song creates feel good mood and images.
"Southern Nights" 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 any one who can truly say That he's found a better way Southern skies Have you ever noticed Southern skies It's precious beauty Lies just beyond the eye It goes running through the soul Like the stories told of old Old man He and his dog that walk the old land Every flower touched his cold hand As he slowly walked by Weeping willows would cry for joy Joy Feels so good Feels so good it's frightening Wish I could Stop this world from fighting La-da-da-da-da, da-la-da-da-da-da Da-da-da-da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da 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 frightening Wish I could Stop this world from fighting Da-da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da Da-da-da-da-da-da, la-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da...
Mathew Offord he uses both 'gentle' and 'cold'. No idea why he changes it, maybe someone else knows. Listen to other recordings and you'll hear him sing both.
I’m not a Christian, but you might like hearing him play the guitar and sing it at his church. He’s much older and his voice aged like fine wine. He adds in some whistling and his guitar playing is just so sweet.
What's good about this performance is Glen is NOT lip syncing, like in so many other TV performances from that era (60s, 70s, even 80s). He really is singing the song here! The backing band sounds much like the original studio recording, but that's because of Glen's arrangement. This was shortly after the studio recording was released, so the sound was still fresh. What a performer!
great chord progression in this one, too. I feel like it's one of these full package songs: has great melody, great harmony, a catchy and a sophisticated enough guitar riff. Not to mention a walking talent that was Glen Campbell, he sings it like he means it. Absolute spot on!
+@nakadai4444 That is exactly why New Orleans artist Allen Toussaint wrote it for his 1975 record. The song is about his old Creole relatives and spending evenings with them. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-A0neL1hdA6Q.html
tell me about it...I was 7; now I'm 52. I remember it going through my head during my little league soccer game after hearing it in the car on the way there. very catchy
Glen Campbell had such a unique style and sound. It's no secret that Keith Urban credits Glen as being a major influence on his music, and I can definitely hear similarities in their styles. Great stuff.
One of my favorite songs by Glen Campbell. I love & miss you so much Glen! Rest In Peace. Thank you for the legendary real country music you left behind for us old school to enjoy!
This song was one of my mom's favorites. She was in the hospital very sick with staff infection for a long time. She would call every night to visit with me and ask me to play this song over and over for her. I still love this song!
RIP dear Glen, and sing with the angels. As a Southerner, this song is especially dear to me. Glen Campbell was an incredibly talented singer and guitarist. And in his prime, as seen here, he was beyond sexy!!
My my thats a sharp suit. First discovered this man in True Grit when i was young,i love this film also because it has the Duke .what a handsome man i thought about Glenn...wichita lineman i just fell in love beautiful lyrics and is one of my go to songs..my hubby took note of this❤...im 38....so born in the wrong decade!
My mother told me she went into labor with me eating french fries & watching the Glen Campbell tv show in the hospital. I was born in California in 1970. I now live in Kentucky. The southern skies and trees are indeed beautiful here. Thank you, Mr. Campbell for this beautiful song. RIP ♥️
In 2020 I went on a cross country road trip for Massachusetts to California and back. I don’t know when but this song came on, on my Spotify and my lord, it was so perfect driving past the ranches and deep valleys. I fell in love with this song and the south. It’s truly a beautiful thing to be out on the interstate highway listen to songs. I miss it so much. It was so freeing seeing everything
One of my faves of Glen's. And how gorgeous and sexy was he here? Wow!! Glen Campbell had effortless talent and skill as a vocalist and guitarist. No one else like him. He is gone but through his music he will live on. May he be at peace now.
More, more, this has to be my fav song. Great beat and lyrics. You remind me of our Dr Chris Brown, a famous Vet from Sydney, Australia. Spitting image. RIP, love you and all your music. Grew up with you and you were always singing. 🌻🌻🌻👍👍
