Dixieland Delight

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About Dixieland Delight

"Dixieland Delight" is a song written by Ronnie Rogers, and recorded by American country music band Alabama. It was released in January 1983 as the lead-off single from their album The Closer You Get....


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Alabama

Alabama is a country music and southern rock band from Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. The band was founded in 1969 by Randy Owen (lead vocals, Rhythm Guitar) and his cousin Teddy Gentry (bass guitar, background vocals), soon joined by Jeff Cook (Lead Guitar, fiddle, keyboards). In 1973, after Owen's graduation from Jacksonville State University, they gave up their day jobs and weekend gigs. The group, formerly known as "Wildcountry", left Fort Payne and Lookout Mountain to explore the possibilities of the club scene in surrounding coastal South Carolina. The band is often credited with bringing country music groups (as opposed to solo vocalists) into the mainstream, paving the way for the success of today's top country groups. Since i… more »

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Release Details
"Dixieland Delight" is a song by the American country music band Alabama, released in January 1984 as the lead-off single from their album "The Closer You Get..."
Song Popularity
Upon its release, "Dixieland Delight" quickly became a huge hit, topping the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Songwriter
The song was written by Ronnie Rogers, not a member of the band, marking continued success for the group with songs penned by authors from outside the band's lineup.
Complex Lyrics
Known for its complex lyrics, "Dixieland Delight" includes words outlining the pleasures of rural southern life, making it a 'representation' song of southern culture.
Radio Play
"Dixieland Delight" was the first single to be remixed for pop radio, which helped extend the band's popularity into the mainstream market.
Public Performance
This song has been adopted as a sideline ritual by fans of the University of Alabama's "Crimson Tide" football team, adding another layer of cultural significance to the track.
Censorship Controversy
In 2015, University of Alabama refrained from playing "Dixieland Delight" during football games due to fans adding expletive-laden chants. However, it was reinstated in 2018 following a campaign by students.
Music Video
The music video for "Dixieland Delight" was a live performance from a concert at the now-defunct Minnesota North Stars Met Center.
Material Success
This song helped the band Alabama to cumulative record sales and its placement into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Influence
"Dixieland Delight" is regarded as one of Alabama's signature songs, influencing many country bands that came after, to emulate their fusion of pop, rock, and traditional country music styles.

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