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.
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!
I love this performance. There is another one on here with a full orchestra and the 3 beautiful ladies singing with him, I love it. Why is the audience so dead, lol?! I know all about Southern nights, especially summers in TX. Thank you and RIP Mr. Campbell. 💎💙💥💫🍾🎇🫶🏾💝🔥❤️
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!
+@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. ua-cam.com/video/A0neL1hdA6Q/v-deo.html
We went to a farm stand and they had this song playing in the background. My 3yr old just couldn't help but dance to it so had to search this gem for her. ❤
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!
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!
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!
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!!
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
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
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 ♥️
Goodbye Glen Campbell. I may not have been a country music fan but this has been one of my favorite songs of yours and of this year. Thank you so very much for giving us the gift of your voice and your music.
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. 🌻🌻🌻👍👍
This song brings back so many memories of my childhood. I remember hearing this song playing over the haler on the deck of our trawler my dad owned and captained. We could pick up a top 40 radio station until we got about 100 miles out from San Diego our home port. I used to go out with my dad and his crew on day runs to test the boat and gear. Good times.
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.
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.
"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.
If you're still listening to this masterpiece, let me just say that you have an excellent taste in music.
Thank you. This is my favorite Glenn Campbell song
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...
@@l.a.8475 Oh wow, I never knew about that! I’ll give it a listen when I can. Thank you!
I didn't find this song till I watched gradians of the galaxy and now this is my new favorite song
I have mùy bueno taste in most music and the culture except for pop and rap garbage. Yes I said it PUBLICLY AND I DON'T GAF
this is a real singer who makes you feel the music. I wasn't from this time, but great music has no age or barriers.
Yes😭😭
Then you have what's called an old soul. And that's a good thing!
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.
@@robertmalone5276 I love having an old soul. It’s the best thing about me
@@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.
Such a loss to us all......
I was 16yrs old living in the projects in the Bronx, this was one of our favorite songs, his music touched us alll.
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.
We had a different cast of characters back then. It was a completely different world. I liked it.
Glen Campbell was so accomplished, he's dearly missed 😢. This is my favorite song by him. ❤️
Alesia Begay makes u feel good 😝👍
Alesia B he didn't write it
Yes, it is sad that he had died
Jerry Reed inspired Glen Campbell for the opening lick.
He was a tremendous guitarist. People forget how he could mimic the best singers like Elvis and others.
Found this off of a video about roofing. Best Southern song I've stumbled upon in a hot minute.
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!
Such a uplifting good old song
Free as a breeze, not to mention the trees, whistling tunes that you know and love so
Hall of fame lyric
This legend is just having the time of his life, jamming out. It's amazing.
I'm 77 like metal and new music, but still love this. Guardians of the Galaxy brought it back to me. 😀
Smiles, hi Sheila 🌺 😊
Songs of my childhood in the 70’s
This song is soooo OLD but still GOLD, man i love music
when i listen to this song i just can forget my problem in life
This song gives me an appreciation for the South, being from Upstate NY. And living in the South
I love the South. I'm from Upstate NY. But the clean air, And no sirens!!
@@CedricMaximumI'm from Canada and hope to experience living in the south sometime in my life
I was pretty young when many of Glen's songs came out, but I love them.
This song and Witchata lineman
in the end it doesn't matter what or who brought you here, let's just enjoy this awesome song.
I love this performance. There is another one on here with a full orchestra and the 3 beautiful ladies singing with him, I love it. Why is the audience so dead, lol?! I know all about Southern nights, especially summers in TX. Thank you and RIP Mr. Campbell. 💎💙💥💫🍾🎇🫶🏾💝🔥❤️
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!
I cannot get enough of this song! It gives me so much joy 😄
Wonderful song, makes remeber a lot of Good things about my childhood when I herad it for the First Time, wonderful times and music at All..,,!!...
+@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. ua-cam.com/video/A0neL1hdA6Q/v-deo.html
We went to a farm stand and they had this song playing in the background. My 3yr old just couldn't help but dance to it so had to search this gem for her. ❤
I've been listening to this timeless masterpiece since it's first release..back in the 70's and it still hits! 🎯❤
I love music. Period. All of it. But this is a feel good masterpiece
Awesome, Glen looking so handsome in this 70s suit 🥰
2024 this takes you back to the 70s ❤ great artist ❤
How I miss the days me and my mom used to dance music like this. Best times ever.
That's a wicked belt buckle ever! I just love this so much! Thank you for sharing your amazing beautiful gift and talent. RIP Mr Campbell
he just looks so happy 🥺
He's supposed to, he was a professional. It doesn't matter is you are sick as a dog, as soon as you step on stage you don't show it.
Cocaine days
"show must go on"
The amount of passion you can see while he is performing this song, his career deserved so much more attention!! ❤
Love Glen Campbell. Great singer
This is 2nd hit song of mine after 1st Rhinestone Cowboy.
This is truly a gem!
RIP Glenn. Thank you for all the memories and wonderful songs you sang.
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!
Smiles, hello Patricia 🌺 😊
Say what you will, but Glen had his own thing going on. The man could sing!
This amazing man just passed away, we will miss you Glen. Thank you for all the amazing music you have blessed us with. God be with you my good man.
Truly one of the greatest entertainers to have ever lived. I will always miss him.
One of my favorite song and singer. Feel so good listening to Glen Campbell's song.
Allen Toussaint wrote this. Allen Toussaint recently passed away.
+Amy Lim Deginitely Amy! Favorite song, singer, player and turned out to be a GREAT man! LOVE watching and listening to him! Gonna miss him, big time!
Listen to this tune. This song has message that everyone must hear.
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 was from Missouri and loved this classic glen campbell 🎶 tune❤
Been listening since 71....This guy's been my favorite Star since!!!❤❤❤
Heard this song last night on Music Choice. Great song. RIP Glenn 🌹
Smiles, hello Jane 🌺 😊
Omg !- have not heard this song in years,made my day ,what a talent he was !
THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY
I've always liked listening to Glen Campbell, this is one of my favorites by him.
'Southern Nights, just as good as when you close your eyes.' Listen to the great lyrics.
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!
I have been a huge fan since The Goodtime Hour years ago. It is always odd to me to see him without a guitar in hand!
he must have been the coolest male country star ever
He sure was....and so handsome💕
Not even close. You forgot about Elvis?
@@bsnf-5elvis is honestly a joke, he was just mildly attractive and found all his fame is young women
SUCH A GOOD VIBE THIS MUSIC HAVE.
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!!
What an awesome live performance.
I could listen to this over and over again. Love you Glen, RIP. One of my favorites.
Beautiful song! Glen Campbell laid it all out there EVERY time he performed. The dude had guts! RIP, my man!
The first I heard this song was 14 ,I am now 60 ，time flies !
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
OMG yo actualmente tengo 14 años, aunque lo escuché por primera vez a los 10 o 11 años
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 the most amazing performers of all time---RIP Glen!!
La la la ... southern nights ... this is music at it’s best.
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 ♥️
This song just makes you feel good!! Saw him live at Billy Bobs in Ft Worth Texas
around 2008. Great show.
RIP Sir. This is a favourite. One of the best
RIP mr Campbell....Will miss you loads.
A part of my past has died.
May you find eternal rest and sing country forever in heaven
I grew up listening to 80s music and became a fan, but 70s music are a close second in my favorite list
What a feel good classic song. I love you Glen Campbell. Rest in Peace....
Smiles, hi Janet 🌺 😊
Goodbye Glen Campbell. I may not have been a country music fan but this has been one of my favorite songs of yours and of this year. Thank you so very much for giving us the gift of your voice and your music.
Heard this song playing on our country radio station in Laredo Texas
2:59 it's like heaven in your ear's
i love this song, everything about it
R.I.P., masterpieces you have left for us :,)
Rest In Peace Glen Campbell we all loved you it’s an amazing song 😥
i never ever get tired of this...ever
How the hell are the audience not dancing and singing along oh my god I’d be grooving !!!!! I can’t help but dance and sing when I hear this !
Still listening and it's 2021!!!!!
Smiles, hi Glynis 🌺😊
I miss you mama.
1943 💔 2011
I would honestly listen to this while lying on the beach
I did
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. 🌻🌻🌻👍👍
I say let's get this legend to 1 million views.
This song brings back so many memories of my childhood. I remember hearing this song playing over the haler on the deck of our trawler my dad owned and captained. We could pick up a top 40 radio station until we got about 100 miles out from San Diego our home port. I used to go out with my dad and his crew on day runs to test the boat and gear. Good times.
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.
My favorite glen Campbell song 🎵
One of the best country nos. RIP Glen
Excellent country Song of 1977. It was a number # 1 in the United States
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.
Brings back good times well spent!!!
Smiles, hi Phyllis 🌺 😊
May you rest in peace, Rhinestone Cowboy...your music shall live on.
Handsome and this song is too
Smiles, hello Rebecca 🌺 😊
Very, very artistic ...! Lovely...!
I heard Glen passed away. #GodRestHisSoul!
Glen, how big do you want your belt buckle to be?
YES.
(This song def reminds me of being a kid in the 70s, love it.)
Songs like this takes us back to those times😘
Who's listening in NOV !!! In Mlaysia we"re lock down back for fighting the Covid-19 pandemics..
Reminds me of being a kid in the 70s
One of my top 10 favorite songs of all time! :D
"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...
Southern Night's is my favorite song of all times. Love it and Rest in peace Glenn
Bảo Tuấn Cao Thiên
Thanks
*every flower touched his gentle hand
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.
R.I.P. Glen Campbell; we'll miss you and your great music!
A BLACK MAN WROTE THIS SONG AND GLEN CAMPBELL PERFECTED IT.