Sunday_in_the_South

Sunday in the South

Sunday in the South

1989 single by Shenandoah


"Sunday in the South" is a song written by Jay Booker, and recorded by American country music group Shenandoah. It was released in May 1989 as the third single from their album The Road Not Taken. It was their second number-one hit in both the United States[1] and Canada.

Quick Facts Single by Shenandoah, from the album The Road Not Taken ...

Content

The song is a recollection of sacred Sundays, namely in the Southern United States.

Music video

The music video was directed by Larry Boothby and premiered in mid-1989. It was shot on the grounds of the Colbert County Courthouse in Tuscumbia, Alabama. The storyline roughly follows those of the lyrics, with the band performing at a community potluck, as the backdrop for children's games, checkers and more.[citation needed]

Chart performance

More information Chart (1989), Peak position ...

Year-end charts

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References

  1. Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 311.
  2. "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 6413." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. August 14, 1989. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
  3. "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1989". RPM. December 23, 1989. Retrieved August 28, 2013.

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