"Sunday in the South" | ||||
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Single by Shenandoah | ||||
from the album The Road Not Taken | ||||
B-side | "Changes" | |||
Released | May 1989 | |||
Recorded | 1988 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 4:11 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jay Booker | |||
Producer(s) | Robert Byrne Rick Hall | |||
Shenandoah singles chronology | ||||
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"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.
The song is a recollection of sacred Sundays, namely in the Southern United States.
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 (1989) | Peak position |
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Canada Country Tracks ( RPM ) [2] | 1 |
US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard ) [3] | 1 |
Chart (1989) | Position |
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Canada Country Tracks ( RPM ) [4] | 68 |
US Country Songs ( Billboard ) [5] | 19 |
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