I’ve had this music CD since 2001 when it was first released but it only took me 21 years to get around to playing it. I’ve always been fond of The Allman Brothers Band’s “Angeline” and “Straight From the Heart.” 38 Special has always been underrated so I was glad that the compilers of this collection included two of their songs, “Caught Up In You” and “If I’d Been The One.” Lynyrd Skynyrd had two of their songs included, too: “Free Bird” and “You Got That Right.”
Of all the songs on this CD, the one song that Sirius/XM Radio plays frequently is Altanta Rhythm Section’s “So Into You.” Do you remember these songs? Any favorites here? GRADE: B+
TRACKLIST:
| 1 | The Allman Brothers Band– | Angeline |
| 2 | Lynyrd Skynyrd– | You Got That Right |
| 3 | Atlanta Rhythm Section– | So Into You |
| 4 | The Outlaws*– | Hurry Sundown |
| 5 | 38 Special (2)– | Caught Up In You |
| 6 | The Allman Brothers Band– | Straight From The Heart |
| 7 | Atlanta Rhythm Section– | Imaginary Lover |
| 8 | 38 Special (2)– | If I’d Been The One |
| 9 | The Outlaws*– | Green Grass and High Tides |
| 10 | Lynyrd Skynyrd– | Free Bird |
I like the Allman Brothers and some of Skynyrd. Sick of Free Bird though. Otherwise not a big fan of southern rock from this period. My favorite southern rock would be from Tom Petty.
Steve, I have a double CD of Tom Petty’s music around here somewhere. If I can find it, I’ll feature it in a future blog post.
I like some of the Allman Brothers’ stuff–“Jessica” and “Blue Skies” are my two favorites. Not a big fan of the other stuff. Fun fact: Atlanta Rhythm Section were once The Classics Four (who played behind Dennis Yost); they even did remakes of some Classics Four songs (“Stormy” or “Spooky”, iirc). In the 1970s & 1980s, they used to host a big concert in Atlanta called The Champagne Jam. I was there in about 1978-ish and I remember Tommy James & the Shondells putting on a scorching show when everyone was expecting them to do their bubblegum hits. I don’t think of TJ&TS as being a southern band, but the show was good.
Deb, you are a fount of Information! I remember The Classics Four (in fact, I’m sure I have compilation CDs with “Stormy” and “Spooky” on them. And, I’m sure I own a Greatest Hits CD of Tommy James and The Shondells…but locating books and CDs in my basement is a challenge.
Only familiar with the Allman Brothers on here.
Patti, the Allman Brothers toured extensively back in the 1970s and 1980s and they had some TOP 40 hits.
Some terrific bands here, and two great ones–the Allmans and Skynyrd. We could include Petty among the great ones if he were listed, and I don’t know why he isn’t. I won’t say I’m sick of FREE BIRD, but it’s sorta like STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN–I’ve heard enough of it. One southern band I like a lot that didn’t make the cut is The Black Crowes especially their first album SHAKE YOUR MONEY MAKER.
Michael, I share your burnout of “Stairway to Heaven.” I have some Black Crowes CDs, but not SHAKE YOUR MONEY MAKER. Love the title! I’m guessing Tom Petty made it onto SOUTHERN ROCK CLASSICS, VOLUME 1–which I don’t own–or Petty’s music was too expensive for this compilation.
Yes, I know some of them, but no, definitely not a fan of any of them.
Jeff, I think Tom Petty’s songs would have made this a stronger compilation CD.
I guess Petty isn’t usually referred to as southern rock. Other southern bands are REM, B 52’s but bI think here they are referring to 70’s bands. The Allman Brothers live at the Fillmore is one of the great live albums, esp In Memory of Elizabeth Reed and Whipping Post. Great guitar work.
Steve, I love the ALLMAN BROTHERS LIVE AT THE FILLMORE! Most of the music on this CD has great guitar work.
I think being a “Southern” band is more than a matter of geography. REM was more of a college/art rock/sorta new wave band. Call them what you want as long as you call them great. And I’ll confess that I never figured out what the hell the B-52s were, although they had a great singer in Kate Pierson. They were generally labeled new wave, whatever that means.
Michael, I agree with you: the B-52s don’t fit into any musical niche. They’re unique!
Pretty good set. Too bad there’s no Marshall Tucker.
That’s who I was looking for, too, Rick. They may not have been as good as the Allmans, but I liked listening to them a lot.
Jeff, according to Wikipedia: “The Marshall Tucker Band is an American rock band from Spartanburg, South Carolina. Noted for incorporating blues, country, and jazz into an eclectic sound, the Marshall Tucker Band helped establish the Southern rock genre in the early 1970s. While the band had reached the height of its commercial success by the end of the decade, it has recorded and performed continuously under various line-ups for 50 years. Lead vocalist Doug Gray remains the only original member still active with the band.”
Rick, I like the Marshall Tucker Band, too.
I especially like the Allman Brothers and when I read about Duane’s death I was devastated.
And this bad luck seems to have continued with many other early deaths.
Derek Trucks, the nephew of their original drummer Butch has become one of our favourite musicians together with his wife Susan Tedeschi.
Whipping Post is one of my all time favourites!
Wolf, fans across the U.S. were shocked by Duane’s death at such an early age. What a talented performer!
I love southern rock. I got a skynard greatest hits cd at my library for 25c and am wearing it out. Gimme 3 steps is my favorite and I’m with the rest who are tired of free bird (which is the favorite of a friend of mine) Also like Allman Brothers & Marshall Tucker band. Not sure if Steve Miller counts as southern rock., though