Imagine Leonard Cohen covering this. Of the many songwriters to chart hit singles in the U.S. during the golden era of the Nashville Sound, perhaps none are as overlooked or underrated as Bobby Russell. From 1966-1973, Russell penned five hit singles, including Roger Miller’s “Little Green Apples”, Bobby Goldsorp’s #1 hit “Honey”, and wife and actress Vicki Lawrence’s “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia”. But while Russell’s successes came predominantly from writing for other artists, his three solo albums showcase a multi-talented songwriter with a gentle, soothing voice and a unique . . .
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