The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia by Vicki Lawrence
Saturday, April 7, 1973
– April 20, 1973
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Artist: Vicki Lawrence Weeks at #1: 2 weeks Chart dates: April 7, 1973 – April 14, 1973
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"The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" is a Southern Gothic murder ballad, written in 1972 by songwriter Bobby Russell and first recorded by his then-wife, singer, comedian and actress, Vicki Lawrence. Lawrence's version, from her 1973 album of the same title, went to number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart after its release. Of several cover versions, the one recorded by Reba McEntire for her 1991 album For My Broken Heart peaked at number 12 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
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