Allen Toussaint – Southern Nights (VG/VG) – LP, NZ 1975

Southern Nights is an LP by Allen Toussaint from 1975 released on the Reprise Records label.

About this album

Southern Nights is one of Allen Toussaint’s most refined statements, bringing together New Orleans R&B, funk and piano blues with exceptional economy and poise. Released in 1975, it finds the great songwriter, producer and pianist in fully self-contained form, balancing crisp groove, elegant melodies and understated emotion. The title track became his best-known song, later widely covered, while songs such as What Do You Want the Girl To Do? show his gift for writing music that feels both intimate and durable. The album stands as a clear example of Toussaint’s influence on modern soul and the sound of New Orleans.