Southern Rains
Mel Tillis
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Sometimes my soul gets weary and my mind begins to wonder And like that old train 'The Hummingbird' it goes to Alabama They say home is where the heart is and mine is down in Dixie And when you go down to Dixie you're heading for higher ground (Southern rain) Blowing from the coast of Mississippi (Southern rain) I fell better when those southern waters hit me I can't get into Jordan seven times to easy the pain But I can pray for help and hope for southern rain (Southern rain) Like the sunshine it's a blessing sent from heaven (Southern rain) They can wash away your cares if you let them You may not believe my story and you may think I'm insane But they're the closest thing to home those southern rains Austick is a peeling that a body can't get over There's no such thing as healing and it won't go away with time When were young we want to get away when we're old we want to go back And we spend our lives replacing all the things we leave behind (Southern rain) Blowing from the coast of Mississippi (Southern rain) I fell better when those southern waters hit me I can't get into Jordan seven times to easy the pain But I can pray for help and hope for southern rain (Southern rain) Like the sunshine it's a blessing sent from heaven (Southern rain) They can wash away your cares if you let them You may not believe my story and you may think I'm insane But they're the closest thing to home those southern rains
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Southern Rains" is classified as a country song, fitting well into Mel Tillis's general repertoire of country and western music.
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Creation FactsThe song was written by Mel Tillis himself. He was not just a singer but also a songwriter who penned numerous country hits.
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Release and Reception Facts"Southern Rains" was released in December 1980 as a part of the album of the same name.
- It marked Mel Tillis's sixth and final No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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Chart Performance Facts"Southern Rains" spent a total of 11 weeks on the chart.
- The song also peaked at number 22 on the Canadian country charts.
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Album FactsThe album "Southern Rains" also featured other hit singles like "All My Love," which reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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Musician Background FactsMel Tillis was known for his unique charm and comedic timing as much as for his music. He was famous for his stutter which didn't affect his singing.
- Tillis was awarded the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year in 1976
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Legacy FactsTillis's song "Southern Rains" is often praised as one of the best examples of his engaging storytelling style, evoking strong imagery of southern landscapes.
- Mel Tillis was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007, affirming his place as a noteworthy contributor to country music.
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Cover Version FactsAlthough notably performed by Mel Tillis, "Southern Rains" did not receive many cover versions by other artists. This might be attributed to Tillis's unique personal style that's hard to recreate.
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Cultural Impact Facts"Southern Rains" is often cited as a classic example of the authentic and poignant storytelling in traditional country music.
- The song, like many of Tillis's hits, continues to be popular among traditional country music enthusiasts.
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Trivia FactsMel Tillis was also an actor, and made a number of appearances in both movies and TV series. His music career and acting career often overlapped throughout the years.
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