50+ Music"The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" is a #SouthernGothic #murderBallad, written in 1972 by songwriter #BobbyRussell and first recorded by his then-wife, singer, comedian and actress, #VickiLawrence. 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 #coverVersions.
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VICKI LAWRENCE "THE NIGHT THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN GEORGIA" 1973
"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 wif...