WLCY Radio Hits: Southern Rock

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Oct 4, 2019

Highway Songs - Blackfoot (1979)

"Highway Song" is a song by by the American Southern rock band Blackfoot from their 1979 album Strikes. it was written by Rickey Medlocke (lead vocals, guitar) and Jakson Spires (drums, percussion, vocals).

Whipping Post by The Allman Brothers Band (1969)

"Whipping Post" is a song by The Allman Brothers Band. Written by Gregg Allman, the five-minute studio version first appeared on their 1969 debut album The Allman Brothers Band. The song was regularly played live and was the basis for much longer and more intense performances.

Jackie Blue by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils (1975)

Jackie Blue by Ozark Mountain Daredevils (1975)

"Jackie Blue" is a track recorded by the Ozark Mountain Daredevils for their second album It'll Shine When It Shines released in 1974: released as a single in February 1975 - subsequent to the album's unsuccessful lead single "Look Away" - "Jackie Blue" became the band's second Top 40 hit - their 1974 debut single "If You Wanna Get to Heaven" having reached #25 - and easily their career record, reaching #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 while spending two weeks at #1 (May 10–17, 1975) on the Cashbox Singles Chart.

High On The Mountain by Flynnville Train (2007)

"High on the Mountain" is a song by the american country rock band Flynnville Train from their 2007 self-titled album . It was written by Tommy Bales, B. Flynn, D. Flynn, Jeremy Patterson, Wesley Robinson and R. Young.

Hard to Handle - cover by The Black Crowes (1990)

"Hard to Handle" is a 1968 song written by American soul star Otis Redding along with Al Bell and Allen Jones.

Perhaps the most notable cover is by The Black Crowes, for whom it was a breakout hit single from their 1990 debut album Shake Your Money Maker. Two versions of the song exist: the original album version and the hit single remixed with an overdubbed brass section. The Crowes' version reached number one on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart and number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The Day John Henry Died by Drive-By Truckers (2004)

"The Day John Henry Died" is a song by the American southern rock group Drive-By Truckers, written by lead vocal and guitarist Jason Isbell off their 2004 album The Dirty South.

Keep Your Hands To Yourself by Georgia Satellites (1986)

"Keep Your Hands to Yourself" is a song by the American southern rock group The Georgia Satellites. The song was written by the group's lead singer, Dan Baird, and was released in 1986 as their debut single. The single reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the week of February 21, 1987, kept off the top spot by "Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi.

Jim Dandy - Black Oak Arkansas (1973)

"Jim Dandy" (sometimes known as "Jim Dandy to the Rescue") is a song written by Lincoln Chase, and was first recorded by American R&B singer LaVern Baker in 1956.

In 1973 the song was covered by southern rock band Black Oak Arkansas. It hit #25 on the pop chart and featured Jim Mangrum (who had already been using "Jim Dandy" as a stage name before they covered the song) and female vocalist Ruby Starr trading off vocals. It was the first single from their 1973 album High on the Hog, the band's most commercially successful album.

One Big Holiday - My Morning Jacket (2003)

One Big Holiday by My Morning Jacket (2003)

"One Big Holiday" is a song by American rock band My Morning Jacket and is featured on their 2003 album It Still Moves. It is also featured on the band's 2006 live concert CD and DVD Okonokos. It is perhaps their most well-known song, behind "I'm Amazed".

Despite a lack of radio airplay the track has achieved some notoriety, which could be the result of several live performances, most notably on Late Night with Conan O'Brien as well as several performances at the Bonnaroo Music Festival. Its signature guitar riff and the lyrics, telling the story of the band being "discovered", continue to make it a fan favorite and staple of live performances.

The song has made appearances on several soundtracks, most notably the 2007 film The Lookout and the 2006 film Stick It. The song also was featured in episode 6, season 4 of the Fox medical drama House.

Melissa - The Allman Brothers Band (1972)

Melissa by The Allman Brothers Band (1972)

"Melissa" is a song by American rock band the Allman Brothers Band, released in August 1972 as the second single from the group's third studio album, Eat a Peach. The song was written by vocalist Gregg Allman long before the founding of the group. It was first written in 1967, and two demo versions from those years exist, including a version cut by the 31st of February, a band that featured Butch Trucks, the Allman Brothers' later drummer. Allman sold the publishing rights later that year, but they were reacquired by manager Phil Walden in 1972.

Heard It in a Love Song by The Marshall Tucker Band (1977)

"Heard It in a Love Song" is a song by The Marshall Tucker Band, written by Toy Caldwell off their 1977 album Carolina Dreams.

It was the highest charting single by The Marshall Tucker Band, reaching number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on June 11, 1977. It also reached number 51 on the Country chart and number 25 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

All For You by Sister Hazel (1997)

"All for You" is a song by American alternative rock band Sister Hazel, originally appearing on their eponymous debut album. In 1997, the song was re-recorded for their second album ...Somewhere More Familiar. It became their signature song, peaking number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on Canada's RPM Top Singles chart. It also charted in Australia at number 50 for two non-consecutive weeks.

You Wreck Me - Tom Petty (1995)

"You Wreck Me" is a song by Tom Petty, the fourth track on his album Wildflowers. The song was released as the second single from the album, and became a concert staple.

I Won't Back Down - Tom Petty (1989)

"I Won't Back Down" is a song by American rock musician Tom Petty. It was released in April 1989 as the lead single from his first solo album, Full Moon Fever. The song was written by Petty and Jeff Lynne, his writing partner for the album. It reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Album Rock Tracks chart for five weeks, starting the album's road to multi-platinum status.

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