Mel Tillis Southern Rain Vinyl LP Elektra 6E-310 1980

Step into the prime 1980s country era with Mel Tillis – Southern Rain, released in 1980 on Elektra Records (Catalog No. 6E-310 / 6E 310). Known for his prolific songwriting, charismatic stage persona, and smooth country vocals, Mel Tillis achieved another landmark career success with this acclaimed studio release.

Produced by legendary Nashville producer Jimmy Bowen, Southern Rain features polished production, crisp acoustic and pedal steel backing, and Tillis’ distinctive vocal delivery. The album’s title track, “Southern Rains”, rocketed to #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, proving Tillis’ enduring appeal across generations of country music fans.

Album Highlights:

• Artist: Mel Tillis

• Album Title: Southern Rain

• Record Label: Elektra Records

• Catalog Number: 6E-310 / 6E 310

• Producer: Jimmy Bowen

• Format: 12″ LP Vinyl Record, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo

• Release Year: 1980

• Genre: Country / Country Pop / Nashville Sound / Traditional Country

Tracklist:

Side 1:

1. Southern Rains

2. One Too Many Memories

3. Forgive Me For Calling You Darling

4. She’s Just An Old Love Turned Memory

5. A Million Old Harmonies

Side 2:

1. Time Has Treated You Well

2. Sweet Yesterday

3. Shine On

4. Texas In My Rear View Mirror

5. Which Way Is Up