Allen Toussaint’s languid, reverie-filled piano introduction to “Southern Nights,” a No. 1 hit he gave to Glen Campbell, is worth the price of admission to his new live set Songbook all by itself. You May Also Like: Allen Toussaint, “Lady Madonna” from The Art of McCartney (2014): One Track MindRead More

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