Southern Rains
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"Southern Rains" is a 1980 single written by Roger Murrah
and recorded by Mel Tillis
. "Southern Rains" was Mel Tillis' sixth number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of eleven weeks on the country chart .
Roger Murrah
Roger Murrah is a songwriter and music publisher who has written hits for artists including Waylon Jennings, Alan Jackson, Al Jarreau, and Alabama....
and recorded by Mel Tillis
Mel Tillis
Lonnie Melvin Tillis , known professionally as Mel Tillis, is an American country music singer. Although he recorded songs since the late 1950s, his biggest success occurred in the 1970s, with a long list of Top 10 hits....
. "Southern Rains" was Mel Tillis' sixth number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of eleven weeks on the country chart .
Chart performance
| Chart (1980–1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 1 |