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Aug 5, 2016 · From rock stars who’ve ‘gone country’ to country stars showing their rock side, we’ve scoured the countrified world for these 25 prime cuts.
- Steven Tyler: a little bit country, a little bit rock'n'roll - Louder
Hillary Lindsey [country singer-songwriter] turned me on to...
- Country Rock: a definitive history, in 30 songs - Louder
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- Steven Tyler: a little bit country, a little bit rock'n'roll - Louder
- “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
- “The Ballad of Curtis Loew” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
- “Take It Easy” by The Eagles
- “Ramblin’ Man” by The Allman Brothers Band
- “Lodi” by Credence Clearwater Revival
- “Girl from The North Country” by Bob Dylan
- “Wild Horses” by The Rolling Stones
- “One Hundred Years from Now” by The Byrds
- “Gimmie All Your Lovin'” by ZZ Top
- “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” by The Band
Right from the intro guitar riff, you know you’re in for a wild ride with “Sweet Home Alabama,” one of the most memorable country rock songs that has a legacy that many others simply can’t match. The song, by country legends Lynyrd Skynyrd, is a response to Neil Young – Skynyrd felt Young was blaming the entire South for the Civil War, slavery, and...
Our second song is also from Lynyrd Skynyrd, who released “The Ballad of Curtis Loew” in 1974. While the song never received commercial success, it has since gone on to enjoy cult status and critical success. It’s often cited on best-of-country song lists. The song is a story about a young boy who visited a blues musician named Curtis Loew. Written...
Next, we have the Eagles’ first-ever single, “Take it Easy,” which was released in 1972. The song was a success and peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and, after “Hotel California,” is one of the most recognizable Eagles tracks. Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey collaborated during writing “Take It Easy.” Browne was having a hard time complet...
Next, we have the incredibly catchy “Ramblin Man” by The Allman Brothers Band, which is the epitome of good country rock and has one of the most infectious chorus hooks. Released in 1973, it was their biggest hit at the time, and the song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song’s inspiration came from a Hank Williams Sr. song ...
Originally a B-Side to “Bad Moon Rising,” “Lodi” is a seamless mix of country and rock and one of Credence Clearwater Revival’s most memorable tunes. Released in 1969, the song follows the story of a musician having a hard time playing music in Lodi, CA. While the song describes Lodi as a dull town, writer John Fogerty admitted that he never visite...
While not a major hit for Bob Dylan, “Girl From the North Country” is Bob Dylan playing his best version of a country folk-rock ballad. Dylan originally recorded the song in 1963 for his second album, “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.” Dylan also recorded a second version as a duet with Johnny Cash in 1969. It combines elements of country, rock, and fol...
It’s hard to believe an English rock band released one of the most soulful country rock songs of all time. While the song only reached 28 on the Billboard Hot 100, “Wild Horses” is often seen as one of the Rolling Stones’ most influential songs. Part ballad, part country rock, The Stones recorded the song in Alabama in 1969. The song has a distinct...
Next, we head over to a song by The Byrds, who set out to create a new sound on their 1968 album, “Sweetheart of the Rodeo.” Arguably the first country rock album, each song features a mix of rock and country influences. But “One Hundred Years From Now” is definitely the standout track on the album, which took major influences from a new member and...
Next, we look to the legendary bearded band ZZ Top who revived southern country rock in the 1980s. Their song “Gimmie All Your Lovin” was a big hit and peaked at 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1983. Thanks to their unique style, and creative videography, which led to extensive airplay on MTV, they used creative music videos to get their hard-rockin...
At number ten, we’re going to head over to The Band, who take on the history of the American Civil War in “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.” The song tells the story of a suffering southerner during the end of the Civil War. It shows a human side to the war and helps give an understanding of the hardships during this time. Although the song was...
Mar 14, 2019 · A definitive history of Country Rock, in 30 videos. By Tim Tucker. published 14 March 2019. From hillbilly music and R&B’s first scuffles down a dusty dirt track, country rock had a long, meandering and colourful trip from birth into adulthood.
- “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd (1974) Topping the list is the iconic “Sweet Home Alabama” by Southern rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd, a song that has become synonymous with Southern rock and country anthems.
- “Ramblin’ Man” by Allman Brothers Band (1973) Rolling into second place is “Ramblin’ Man” by the Allman Brothers Band, a quintessential country rock anthem released in 1973 as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Brothers and Sisters.
- “Wild Horses” by Rolling Stones (1971) And here’s an unlikely member of this list: Rolling Stones turning a cover of a song from American country rock band The Flying Burrito Brothers.
- “Seven Bridges Road” by Eagles (1980) You can’t be on top of country rock’s pantheon without being this good at creating the subgenre’s best tracks. Eagles return once again with “Seven Bridges Road” a song that showcases their remarkable vocal harmonies and the timeless allure of country rock.
Country rock is a music genre that fuses rock and country. It was developed by rock musicians who began to record country-flavored records in the late 1960s and early 1970s. These musicians recorded rock records using country themes, vocal styles, and additional instrumentation, most characteristically pedal steel guitars. [1]
Aug 5, 2016 · From rock stars who’ve ‘gone country’ to country stars showing their rock side, we’ve scoured the countrified world for these 25 prime cuts-> Classic Rock - published August 05, 2016
Country rock, the incorporation of musical elements and songwriting idioms from traditional country music into late 1960s and ’70s rock, usually pursued in Los Angeles. The style achieved its commercial zenith with the hits of the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and many other less consistent performers.
