Sunflower (song)
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"Sunflower" is the title of a song written by Neil Diamond
and recorded by American country music
singer Glen Campbell
. It was released in June 1977 as the second single from Campbell's 1977 album, Southern Nights
. "Sunflower" was the last of eight number ones on the Easy Listening chart for Campbell. The single spent one week at number one and peaked at number thirty-nine on the Billboard Hot 100
. "Sunflower" peaked at number four on the US country chart.
Neil Diamond
Neil Leslie Diamond is an American singer-songwriter with a career spanning over five decades from the 1960s until the present....
and recorded by American country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer Glen Campbell
Glen Campbell
Glen Travis Campbell is an American country music singer, guitarist, television host and occasional actor. He is best known for a series of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as for hosting a variety show called The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television.During his 50 years in show...
. It was released in June 1977 as the second single from Campbell's 1977 album, Southern Nights
Southern Nights (Glen Campbell album)
Southern Nights is the 32nd album by American singer/guitarist Glen Campbell, released in 1977 .-Track listing:Side 1:# "Southern Nights" - 3:07# "This Is Sarah's Song" - 2:34...
. "Sunflower" was the last of eight number ones on the Easy Listening chart for Campbell. The single spent one week at number one and peaked at number thirty-nine on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
. "Sunflower" peaked at number four on the US country chart.
Chart performance
Chart (1977) | Peak position |
---|---|
Canadian RPM Top Singles | 37 |
Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 7 |
US Billboard Hot 100 | 39 |
US Billboard Hot Country Singles | 4 |
US Billboard Easy Listening | 1 |