Wednesday, Richard Roeper wrote that "Sweet Home Alabama" is the greatest rock song of all time.

Chicago Sun-Times ^ | March 31, 2005 | Instant Messages

[Chi-townChief]

The follow-up to yesterday's Dopey Roeper column:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1373697/posts

[Chi-townChief]

I agree with the choice of "Johnny B. Goode" although not for the same reasons.

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

Calling you to the music thread.

[Chi-townChief]

Try that link again:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1373697/posts

[NobleEagle2004]

"FREEBIRD"!

[Quilla]

Yep, yesterday "Sweet Home Alabama" was playing in my mind until this happened. ;-)

[randog]

...my tastes now run more to jazz, world music, and obscure, artistic rock.

<cough>homo</cough>

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

I don't think pissant likes Freebird.

[Chi-townChief]

I somebody ever tells you how great the late 60s music was, play that one for them.

[Fierce Allegiance]

Glad I read yor post before I made mine which would be something along the line of " And spending time snuggling with my 'partner'."

[G.Mason]

Frankly, I like the Confederate Battle flag, in fact I like all the Confederate Battle flags. They have an honored and historic place in American history. Those flags stand to honor those many thousands of great men who fought and sacrificed for a cause they believed right.

Those that don't like the battle flags avert your eyes. Those it represents wouldn't want you gazing upon it anyway.

[Chi-townChief]

If I recall, Jimi Hendrix also used the Confederate flag as a backdrop.

[Mr. K]

AAAAAAaaaaaaaaauuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh!!!!!!!! (again)

[Drammach]

Bad Company... "Shooting Star"..

[G.Mason]

"If I recall, Jimi Hendrix also used the Confederate flag as a backdrop."

I don't remember, but Jimi was something else. (Hey Joe)

Back in the 60's I had a friend who could play the guitar, but he had to be stoned to do so. Perhaps that's why Clapton went in for the blues for a while. Could be when he got sober he couldn't play a lick, but could remember the cords to the blues. ;)

[Paisan]

Before the debate resumes, it should be clarified as to what genre we are talking about. Is "Greatest Rock" song all encompassing or do we need to differentiate among Rock 'n Roll, Rock AND Roll, Rhythm & Blues, Do Wop, Heavy Metal, Acid Rock etc.
My picks: Rock 'n Roll - Johnny B. Goode, Roll Over Beethoven (tie)
Do-Wop - I Wonder Why (or anything by Dion & the Belmonts)
All the other categories are too huge to contemplate.

[lugsoul]

I don't agree that it is the best song ever, BUT -

anyone that thinks 'Sweet Home Alabama' is a "racist" song is thinking-impaired. And hearing-impaired. And has a dire need to hear "Ronnie and Neil" by the Drive-by Truckers.

[MotleyGirl70]

Not sure I would put it as "the greatest rock song of all time", but I love Sweet Home Alabama.

Classic line:

Well I heard mister Young sing about her
Well, I heard ole Neil put her down
Well, I hope Neil Young will remember
A Southern man don't need him around anyhow

I think it's down-played but I do think there was some animosity from Ronnie Van Zant against Neil Young for singing Southern Man.

I've read and heard a bunch of conflicting stories on this, but this one is the one I heard most often.

Discuss.

[MotleyGirl70]

BTW, thanks a lot! Now I'm going to have Sweet Home Alabama in my head all day.

It's one of those:

I CAN'T GET THIS SONG OUT OF MY HEAD songs :)

[RockinRight]

It's a great tune, but not my #1. But nobody would agree with my #1 anyway.