10 Best Songs Talking About Alabama
You may be surprised by the number of songs out there talking about the Yellowhammer State, the home of the Crimson Tide, ALABAMA! Here are the 10 best!
Let's jump into the list!
#1 "Sweet Home Alabama" - Lynyrd Skynyrd
The number spot should not comes as surprise as it's really the state's unofficial song and gameday favorite in Tuscaloosa.
#2 "My Home's In Alabama" - Alabama
It doesn't get more Alabama than a group holding the name and singing about their home.
#3 "Stars Fell On Alabama" - Billie Holiday
High on our list, a tune featured on car tags for a number of years. Here's a fun fact, this song has been recorded by over 100 artists.
#4 "Merry Christmas Alabama" - Jimmy Buffet
We even have our own Christmas song thanks to Jimmy Buffet.
#5 "The Great Alabama Icons" Drive-By-Truckers
History lesson meets song.
#6 "Ala-Freakin-Bama" - Trace Adkins
Inspired by a love for Alabama football! Roll Tide Trace, Roll Tide!
#7 "Alabama" - Neil Young
A song about the racial tensions during the '60s and the inspiration for "Sweet Home Alabama" to be written.
#8 "Alabama Song (Whiskey Song)" - The Doors
Such an interesting sound with its keyboard and all.
#9 "Alabama Pines" - Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
Plenty of landmark shout outs from a guy who played Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.
#10 "All Summer Long" - Kid Rock
The influential power of one the greatest rock song ever shows us up in this reflection on youth and singing "Sweet Home Alabama."
What's your favorite song from this list? Maybe, I missed one? Leave a comment below.