"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.
| "Sunday in the South" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Content
editThe song is a recollection of sacred Sundays, namely in the Southern United States.
Music video
editThe 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
edit| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2] | 1 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 1 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (1989) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4] | 68 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 19 |
Other versions
editShenandoah remade "Sunday in the South" with Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan. It was released on September 13, 2024.[6]
References
edit- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 311.
- ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 6413." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. August 14, 1989. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
- ^ "Shenandoah Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1989". RPM. December 23, 1989. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
- ^ "Best of 1989: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1989. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
- ^ Watts, Cindy (2024-09-13). "Exclusive: Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean Join Shenandoah to Remake "Sunday In The South"". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
