The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia

"The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" is a Southern Gothic murder ballad first recorded by actress, singer, comedian Vicki Lawrence. The song was written in 1972 by songwriter Bobby Russell, who was married to Lawrence at the time. Lawrence's version, from her 1973 album of the same name, went to number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. There have been several cover versions since Lawrence's release.