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!
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!
"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.
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. ❤
+@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. ruclips.net/video/A0neL1hdA6Q/видео.html
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!
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!
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. 🌻🌻🌻👍👍
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
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
We had a different cast of characters back then. It was a completely different world. I liked it.
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.
I was 16yrs old living in the projects in the Bronx, this was one of our favorite songs, his music touched us alll.
Such a loss to us all......
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!
in the end it doesn't matter what or who brought you here, let's just enjoy this awesome song.
This legend is just having the time of his life, jamming out. It's amazing.
Such a uplifting good old song
I've been listening to this timeless masterpiece since it's first release..back in the 70's and it still hits! 🎯❤
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
This song is soooo OLD but still GOLD, man i love music
Found this off of a video about roofing. Best Southern song I've stumbled upon in a hot minute.
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'm 77 like metal and new music, but still love this. Guardians of the Galaxy brought it back to me. 😀
Smiles, hi Sheila 🌺 😊
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
Songs of my childhood in the 70’s
"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.
Love Glen Campbell. Great singer
The amount of passion you can see while he is performing this song, his career deserved so much more attention!! ❤
Free as a breeze, not to mention the trees, whistling tunes that you know and love so
Hall of fame lyric
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"
I was pretty young when many of Glen's songs came out, but I love them.
This song and Witchata lineman
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!
RIP Glenn. Thank you for all the memories and wonderful songs you sang.
This is truly a gem!
Truly one of the greatest entertainers to have ever lived. I will always miss him.
THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY
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.
Omg !- have not heard this song in years,made my day ,what a talent he was !
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. ❤
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
My mother was from Missouri and loved this classic glen campbell 🎶 tune❤
Say what you will, but Glen had his own thing going on. The man could sing!
2024 this takes you back to the 70s ❤ great artist ❤
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. ruclips.net/video/A0neL1hdA6Q/видео.html
Beautiful song! Glen Campbell laid it all out there EVERY time he performed. The dude had guts! RIP, my man!
Been listening since 71....This guy's been my favorite Star since!!!❤❤❤
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!
SUCH A GOOD VIBE THIS MUSIC HAVE.
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 🌺 😊
Rest In Peace Glen Campbell we all loved you it’s an amazing song 😥
RIP Sir. This is a favourite. One of the best
I love music. Period. All of it. But this is a feel good masterpiece
one of the most amazing performers of all time---RIP Glen!!
when i listen to this song i just can forget my problem in life
I've always liked listening to Glen Campbell, this is one of my favorites by him.
R.I.P., masterpieces you have left for us :,)
I could listen to this over and over again. Love you Glen, RIP. One of my favorites.
Heard this song last night on Music Choice. Great song. RIP Glenn 🌹
Smiles, hello Jane 🌺 😊
2:59 it's like heaven in your ear's
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!
How I miss the days me and my mom used to dance music like this. Best times ever.
What an awesome live performance.
I cannot get enough of this song! It gives me so much joy 😄
This is pop music at its best!
La la la ... southern nights ... this is music at it’s best.
This song just makes you feel good!! Saw him live at Billy Bobs in Ft Worth Texas
around 2008. Great show.
Listen to this tune. This song has message that everyone must hear.
What a feel good classic song. I love you Glen Campbell. Rest in Peace....
Smiles, hi Janet 🌺 😊
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. 🌻🌻🌻👍👍
This is 2nd hit song of mine after 1st Rhinestone Cowboy.
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
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!!
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.
I heard Glen passed away. #GodRestHisSoul!
i never ever get tired of this...ever
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.
My favorite glen Campbell song 🎵
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.
I grew up listening to 80s music and became a fan, but 70s music are a close second in my favorite list
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.
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
Thank you Marvel Studios for introducing me to a very happy and fun song!
Listening in May 2019
Is incredible🤩🎶🎧
"And the new United States Champion, Glen Campbell!!!"
Love this song, Glen Campbell was a great talent.
i love this song, everything about it
r.i.p. glen. we will miss you and enjoy these southern nights for you.
I love everything about this song forever 😎💯🎸❤
He played guitar with Elvis and many other stars, even toured with the Beach Boys and was a star in his own right.
Smiles, hello Joyce 🌺 😊
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
One of the best country nos. RIP Glen
Awesome, Glen looking so handsome in this 70s suit 🥰
Songs like this takes us back to those times😘
Brace yourself. The Gaurdians of the Galaxy fans are coming
Step Outside That's a good thing.
Absolutely a great thing. That movie introduced me to these great hits!
Step Outside dont act like your not one
Step Outside why not, been loving old classics since I was young, still finding for myself more as time passes by.
Step Outside somewhere a raccoon is throwing up ravagers in the sky
'Southern Nights, just as good as when you close your eyes.' Listen to the great lyrics.
Love his voice!
Brings back good times well spent!!!
Smiles, hi Phyllis 🌺 😊
What a performance! Just see how he grooves. Not a care in the world!
RIP Glen ♥️
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.)
I miss you mama.
1943 💔 2011
I know the GOTGV2 brought some ppl here but true fans of this song are just grateful it's showcased. I loved this song (still do really) as a kid. 😊😍
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 !
I love this song:))))))
Bad ass belt buckle I can probably pull off that look here in Texas 🥃
R.I.P. Glen Campbell; we'll miss you and your great music!