It was on this day 43 years ago that Glen Campbell's unique and nostalgic Southern Nights went to number one on the Country Charts. Here are some interesting facts you might not know about one of Glen Cambell's best songs
After scoring hits with Wichita Lineman and Galveston, Campbell became a legitimate superstar. He turned to the silver screen in the late '60s, starring alongside John Wayne in the Oscar-winning True Grit. The hits continued into the '70s, with songs like Rhinestone Cowboy and Southern Nights.