This week I talk about the iconic southern rock anthem Sweet Home Alabama and the “feud” with Neil Young. I also spend some time discussing the Governor of Alabama, George Wallace. The co-authors of Sweet Home Alabama tell vastly different stories about the controversial lines about Governor Wallace in the song.
Homework
Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd is off their album Second Helping.
Lyrics Discussed
Well I heard mister Young sing about herWell, I heard ole Neil put her downWell, I hope Neil Young will rememberA Southern man don’t need him around anyhow
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In Birmingham they love the governor (boo, boo, boo)Now we all did what we could doNow Watergate does not bother meDoes your conscience bother you?Tell the truth
The History
Was There Really A Feud Between Neil Young and Lynyrd Skynyrd?
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