"Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

OK, boys and girls, back to the 70s: This Jacksonville, FL band started out in 1964 as My Backyard. By far, their biggest hit was a 1974 Southern-rock anthem which popularized and helped define the genre. Written in response to Neil Young's (NOT my favorite, let's just leave it at that!) "Southern Man" and "Alabama" (hint, hint!). With very strong political overtones defending the South, it became their signature tune. Composed by Ed King, Gary Rossington and Ronnie Van Zant - King and Rossington penned the seminal guitar lines. #8 Billboard's Hot 100, Grammy Hall of Fame 2009, CMT's "#1 Southern Rock Song". The Band was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009. Unfortunately, the entire original lineup either died or was severely injured during a 1977 plane crash. It inspired a 2002 Reese Witherspoon rom-com. ...and, of course, who can forget Forrest Gump reminiscing about his beloved Jenny with this song in the background?! Band? Song? Answer: "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Ed King's guitar work is one for the ages! Fond memories the Jefferson Medical College's TGIF dances and the frat parties, where the song was a staple of the local bands' repertoire. I must have watched "Forrest Gump" 25+ times and, to this day, that scene still gets me (you know me, I'm a sensitive guy!). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p8GXZcdrIk&list=RD-p8GXZcdrIk&start_radio=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK5UnD_Sgl0

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