A classic of Southern rock. Recommended popular songs.
There are many subgenres of rock, but so-called “Southern rock” is, as the name suggests, a genre characterized by sounds influenced by music with strong roots in the American South.
Blending country, blues, and old-school R&B, Southern rock boasts many hugely popular bands in the United States.
In Japan, however, it’s honestly a less familiar genre, and even those who know the name might feel it’s somehow a bit hard to get into.
This article introduces classic tracks recommended for beginners to help spark your interest in Southern rock.
Experience the deep appeal of Southern rock for yourself!
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A classic of Southern rock. Recommended popular songs (31–40)
Gator CountryMolly Hatchet
A song about preferring Florida over the state where the Southern rock band originated.
The title “Gator Country” refers to the state of Florida.
It’s a track by Molly Hatchet, included on their self-titled debut album released in 1978.
Take It Off The TopDixie Dregs
A song written by Steve Morse, who is also known as the guitarist for Deep Purple.
It is included on the 1978 album “What If” by Dixie Dregs, a jazz fusion band formed in 1970.
Their sound is characterized by a unique style that blends hard rock, Southern rock, and progressive metal.
There Goes Another Love SongOutlaws
A song by the American Southern rock band the Outlaws, released as a single in 1975.
It was written by drummer Monte Yoho and lead guitarist and vocalist Hughie Thomasson.
The track became a hit in countries such as the United States and the Netherlands.
30 Days In The HoleHUMBLE PIE
A song released as a single by Humble Pie in 1972.
It is their most well-known signature song.
The lyrics tell of a man arrested for drugs and about to be sent to prison, and it was written by lead singer Steve Marriott, who got the idea after a show in Kentucky.
Grey GhostHenry Paul Band
Henry Paul, also known as the vocalist and guitarist of The Outlaws, is an American Southern rock and country singer-songwriter.
This song is about his friend, Ronnie Van Zant, the lead vocalist of Lynyrd Skynyrd.
A classic of Southern rock. Recommended popular songs (41–50)
All Summer LongKid Rock
A song that samples Steve Morse’s “Werewolves of London” and Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama.” It won Favorite Rock Song at the 2009 People’s Choice Awards and was used as the official theme song for WWE Backlash 2008.
RemedyThe Black Crowes
A song that sings about simple freedom.
It was released as a single in 1992 by The Black Crowes, a rock band formed in Georgia, USA, in 1989.
The track reached No.
1 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
In conclusion
As I mentioned at the beginning, it’s precisely the rock fans who feel that Southern rock seems a bit too austere and intimidating who I want to hear the songs and the bands introduced in this article. You might discover the roots of a rock band you already love, and you’re sure to find something new!