This 1972 single reached the top of the charts, becoming one of the few country-pop crossover hits of its time.
- The song was written by Bobby Russell, who also wrote "Honey" for Bobby Goldsboro.
- The single reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The song's narrative centers on a murder trial in Georgia, with a surprise twist at the end.
Vicki Lawrence is an actress and singer who began her career on The Carol Burnett Show. She released "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" in 1972.
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