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    • Jan 14, 1938
    Allen Toussaint is born in New Orleans. The singer/producer/songwriter contributes to such pop hits as Lee Dorsey's "Ya Ya" and LaBelle's "Lady Marmalade," but also writes Glen Campbell's "Southern Nights" and Joe Stampley's "All These Things"
    Oct 2, 1976
    Glen Campbell records "Southern Nights," written by Allen Toussaint, at the Capitol Recording Studios in Los Angeles
    Apr 30, 1988
    Dolly Parton sings "The House Of The Rising Sun" and "Blue Bayou" as her "Dolly!" variety show takes on a New Orleans theme. Guests on the ABC telecast include Dr. John, Doug Kershaw and Allen Toussaint, who performs "Southern Nights"
    Mar 1, 1994
    MCA releases "Rhythm Country & Blues," featuring pairings of country and R&B artists. Among them: Clint Black & The Pointer Sisters, Natalie Cole & Reba McEntire, Chet Atkins & Allen Toussaint, and The Staple Singers & Marty Stuart
    May 3, 1994
    "Rhythm Country & Blues" goes gold and platinum. The album includes duets by Little Richard & Tanya Tucker, Patti LaBelle & Travis Tritt, Clint Black & The Pointer Sisters, Natalie Cole & Reba McEntire, Chet Atkins & Allen Toussaint, among others
    May 3, 1995
    Allen Toussaint is inducted into the New Orleans Walk of Fame. He wrote Glen Campbell's "Southern Nights" and Joe Stampley's "All These Things"
    Jan 12, 1998
    Gene Vincent, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and "Southern Nights" songwriter Allen Toussaint are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame during a ceremony at New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
    Aug 29, 2005
    Allen Toussaint, who wrote Glen Campbell's "Southern Nights," takes shelter at the Crowne Plaza Astor Hotel in New Orleans as Hurricane Katrina strikes the city
    Aug 31, 2005
    "Southern Nights" songwriter Allen Toussaint evacuates New Orleans, two days after Hurricane Katrina decimated the city, on a bus bound for Baton Rouge
    Sep 20, 2005
    Jimmy Buffett sings "Margaritaville" during a benefit for the victims of Hurricane Katrina at New York's Madison Square Garden. Also appearing: Elton John, Fats Domino, Allen Toussaint, Bette Midler, Paul Simon, The Neville Brothers, Dave Matthews, Stevie Nicks and John Fogerty, among others
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