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