“The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” is a classic track released in 1972. The song, written by Bobby Russell, was initially sung by the stunning actress and singer Vicki Lawrence.
However, Reba McEntire’s version reached the Number 12 spot in the country music charts. The song was released for her album known as For My Broken Heart & earned her accolades for her unique storytelling and melody.
Recently, the singer released a remastered version of the music video, which has gained numerous online followers. The song begins with a narrator, now a senior lady, who calls in a newspaper reporter. She wants to tell him a story about an old murder case that involves her brother.
Her brother, Raymond, stops by a bar before he goes home to his wife. He meets a man named Andy Wolloe, who tells him that he went out with his wife, who was having an affair with him.
Raymond gets angry and goes to Andy’s house to murder him. When he is at the door, he finds a set of footprints in the place. He is shocked to find Andy & his wife lifeless. His brother is later found guilty of a crime he had not committed.
The narrator reveals to the reporter that the footprints were hers. Therefore, she was guilty & her brother accepted the charges only to protect her. The song’s best part is that Reba McEntire combines her powerful vocals and storytelling fascinatingly.
Many fans have left messages online for the beautiful singer. One said, “Reba is one of those rare gems in music. She could tell a completely engrossing story in a 5 to 6 min song. But, unfortunately, there aren’t too many of those out there.”
