Sunday in the South
Shenandoah
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Mill worker houses lined up in a row, Another southern Sunday morning blow Beneath the steeple all the people have begun Shakin' hands with the man who grips the gospel gun While the quiet prayer, the smell of dinner on the ground Heals up the morning air, ain't nothin' sweeter around I can almost hear my mama pray, "Oh lord forgive us when we doubt," Another sacred Sunday in the south A ragged rebel flag flies high above it all Popping in the wind like an angry cannon ball The holes of history are cold and still, But they smell the powder burnin' and they probably always will And on the old town square under the barber shop pole, They sat me up in the chair when I was four years old I can almost hear my papa say, "Won't you hold still son, stop squirmn' around Another sacred Sundays coming down" I can almost hear the old folks say, "You'll make it big one day, you'll leave this town," Some other lazy Sunday you'll come back around I can feel the evening sun go down, And all the lights in the houses one by one go out Softly in the distance nothing stirs about And the night is filled with the sound of a whippoorwill On a Sunday in the south
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Written by: JAY BOOKER
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15 facts about this song
Release Details"Sunday in the South" was recorded and performed by the American country music band, Shenandoah.
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Release DateThis song was released in June 1989 as their first single from the album "The Road Not Taken".
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Chart Performance"Sunday in the South" was Shenandoah's second number one on the country charts, where it spent a total of two weeks at the top.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Jay Booker.
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GenreThis single is a powerful and nostalgic country song that describes life in the Southern United States.
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Band OriginShenandoah is a popular country music band from Muscle Shoals, Alabama that was active from 1984 to 1997 and then reformed in 2000.
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Famous Band MembersThe band primarily consisted of Marty Raybon, Ralph Ezell, Stan Thorn, Jim Seales, and Mike McGuire.
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Awards and RecognitionThis song along with its album "The Road Not Taken" established Shenandoah as one of the most popular and awarded bands in the 99s country music scene.
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Song's Theme"Sunday in the South" is much-loved for its heartwarming and nostalgic lyrics, painting a vivid picture of traditional, unhurried Southern life.
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Cover VersionsDue to its popularity, this song was also performed and recorded by several other artists and bands.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sunday in the South" aired on CMT and featured scenes of a family enjoying a Sunday afternoon in an idyllic Southern country setting.
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Genre DetailsLike most tunes from Shenandoah, “Sunday in the South” is termed as Neo-Traditional Country music.
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Vinyl RecordsLike most songs from the late 80s, "Sunday in the South" was also released as a 7" vinyl single.
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PersonnelThe song features the soulful lead vocals of Marty Raybon, backed up by the tight harmonies of the other members of Shenandoah.
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Influential“Sunday in the South” helped the band Shenandoah to define their characteristic sound and contributed greatly to the shaping of 90s country music.
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