"Southern Rains" is a song written by Roger Murrah, and recorded by American country music artist Mel Tillis. It was released in December 1980 as first single and title track from the album Southern Rains. The song was Tillis' sixth number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of eleven weeks on the country chart. Charts References Mel Tillis songs 1980 singles Songs written by Roger Murrah Song recordings produced by Jimmy Bowen Elektra Records singles 1980 songs