Rock n’ Roll Hit n’ Lit, Section 001: Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Sweet Home Alabama

Even though hearing it makes me want to hog holler and change the horn on my Toyota hybrid to one that plays Dixie, there’s something about Sweet Home Alabama that makes me want to “turn it up” every time I hear it. Released in 1974 as the lead cut on Lynyrd Skynyrd’s second album, conveniently [...]

Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama

Rock & Roll Hit & Lit Facts, Opinions, Rumors and Theories On Songs From The Rock Music Canon The Basics: Album: Second Helping Label: MCA Year: 1974 Chart: #8 (Billboard) The Players: Ronnie Van Zant – vocals Gary Rossington – guitar Allen Collins – guitar Bob Burns – drums Leon Wilkeson – bass Ed King [...]