"Southern Star" is a song written Rich Alves, Steve Dean and Roger Murrah, and recorded by American country music band Alabama. It was released in November 1989 as the fourth and final single and title track from the album Southern Star. The song hit number one in the United States on the Hot Country Singles charts.[1]
"Southern Star" | ||||
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Single by Alabama | ||||
from the album Southern Star | ||||
B-side | "Barefootin'" | |||
Released | November 22, 1989 | |||
Recorded | January 1, 1988 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:11 | |||
Label | RCA Nashville | |||
Songwriter(s) | Rich Alves Steve Dean Roger Murrah | |||
Producer(s) | Alabama Barry Beckett | |||
Alabama singles chronology | ||||
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Chart (1989–1990) | Peak position |
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Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2] | 1 |
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 1 |
Chart (1990) | Position |
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Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4] | 25 |
US Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 11 |
David Allan Coe recorded the song on his 1989 album Crazy Daddy.[6]
Alabama 1977–1989 singles | |
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My Home's in Alabama | |
Feels So Right | |
Mountain Music | |
The Closer You Get... | |
Roll On | |
40-Hour Week | |
Greatest Hits | |
The Touch |
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Just Us |
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Southern Star | |
Other singles |
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