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!

Playlist

A classic of Southern rock. Recommended popular songs.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Can’t You SeeThe Marshall Tucker Band		A Southern rock classic that sings of the pain of heartbreak
2	La GrangeZZ Top		ZZ Top's classic blues rock
3	Caught Up In You38 Special		38 Special's Southern rock hit song
4	Ramblin’ ManAllman Brothers Band		Southern rock that sings of a wanderer's feelings
5	Free BirdLynyrd Skynyrd		The signature song by Lynyrd Skynyrd that expresses a yearning for freedom
6	Keep Your Hands To YourselfTHE GEORGIA SATELLITES		A southern rock smash hit by a band representing Georgia
7	Dixie ChickenLittle Feat		Signature songs by Little Feat
8	Fooled Around and Fell in LoveElvin Bishop		Elvin Bishop's pop hit song
9	Long Haired Country BoyCharlie Daniels Band		An Introduction to Masterpiece Tracks of Southern Rock
10	Mississippi QueenMountain		Southern rock classic, a fusion of hard rock and blues
11	Brickyard RoadJohnny Van Zant		A song in memory of Ronnie Van Zant
12	Flirtin’ With DisasterMolly Hatchet		Molly Hatchet's signature rock song
13	Green Grass and High TidesThe Outlaws		An epic guitar anthem of Southern rock
14	Third Rate RomanceAmazing Rhythm Aces		Composed by Russell, released in 1975
15	HomesickAtlanta Rhythm Section		Atlanta Rhythm Section 1981 album
16	Highway SongBlackfoot		A signature Southern rock song by Blackfoot
17	Black BettyRam Jam		African American Work Song
18	Jim DandyBlack Oak Arkansas		Rock and roll, the signature song of Black Oak Arkansas
19	Jackie BlueOzark Mountain Daredevils		The Ozark Mountain Daredevils’ 1974 hit song
20	Hard To HandleThe Black Crowes		Signature song of The Black Crowes. A blend of blues and rock.
21	The Night They Drove Old Dixie DownThe Band		A song released by The Band in 1969 that Joan Baez covered and made a hit
22	4th of JulyShooter Jennings		Shooter Jennings's road trip song
23	Green RiverCreedence Clearwater Revival		Creedence Green River
24	Gimme Three StepsLynyrd Skynyrd		Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 1973 single
25	If You Wanna Get To HeavenOzark Mountain Daredevils		The big hit song by the bold challengers of the Ozark Mountains
26	The LumberjackJackyl		Released by Jackylu in 1992
27	Ronnie and NeilDrive-By Truckers		A song about the friendship between Ronnie and Neil
28	Imaginary LoverAtlanta Rhythm Section		Hit songs of Atlanta Rhythm Section
29	I’m No AngelGregg Allman		Gregg Allman 1987 solo album track
30	Railroad BoyGov’t Mule		Gov’t Mule’s folk blues song
31	The Souths Gonna Do It AgainCharlie Daniels Band		Introduction to a Southern rock band’s song
32	Gator CountryMolly Hatchet		A song that sings of love for Florida
33	There Goes Another Love SongOutlaws		A hit song released in 1975 by an American band
34	Take It Off The TopDixie Dregs		The Dixie Dregs song written by Steve Morse
35	30 Days In The HoleHUMBLE PIE		Humble Pie’s signature song about a drug arrest
36	Grey GhostHenry Paul Band		A song in which Henry Paul sang about Ronnie
37	All Summer LongKid Rock		Award-winning songs that sampled famous tracks
38	Train, TrainBlackfoot		A blues song with the theme of a steam locomotive
39	RemedyThe Black Crowes		A rock song themed around freedom