The one and only Allen Toussaint! A wonderful introduction along with his performance of Southern Nights. The world is a little less beautiful….
Lyrics and credits, below. Enjoy.
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 soSouthern skies
Just as good even when closed your eyes
I apologize to anyone who can truly say
That he has found a better wayFeel so good
Feel so good
It’s frightening
Wish I could stop this world from fightingSouthern skies
Have you ever noticed southern skies?
Its precious beauty lies just beyond the eye
It goes rushing through your soul
Like the stories told of old
Old man
He and his dog that walked the old land
Every flower touched his cold hand
As he slowly walked by
Weeping willows
Would cry for joy
JoyMysteries
Like this and many others in the trees
They all blow in the night
In the southern skies
Southern skies
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[“Southern Nights,” by Allen Toussaint. Written by: Allen Toussaint, 1977.]
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Glen Campbell did a pretty good version of this song!
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Absolutely, Juan! Glen Campbell took this song to the top of the country and pop charts. 🙂
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You have great knowledge
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A gift that keeps giving 🙂
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Quite so!
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🙂
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Good choice to start the weekend Danica!
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Thanks, Joe! I’m happy that you like this selection. 🙂
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I wasn’t familiar with the name until this week and now I’ve heard a few nice tributes (including this one). He sounds like the kind of artist that was really important to a lot of artists that are very important to me
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Hi Geoff! I’m glad that you’ve heard some tributes. I’ve loved his music for years and was fortunate to see some performances. He was very special.
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Smashin’ choice, Danica …
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Thanks, J! Isn’t this beautiful? Music was never more elegant than in his hands.
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I couldn’t disagree with that …
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Thank you for this. RIP Allen.
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Thanks, Aaron. He shone such a beautiful light…those Southern skies have been dimmed.
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Thank you…
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You’re most welcome….
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I like this kind of blog about a song I enjoy listening to. “Southern Nights” is timeless, Danica. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Robin. I’m glad that you enjoyed this one. I couldn’t agree more! 🙂
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