
08/03/2025
Alabama – Dixieland Delight
Released on January 28, 1983, as the lead single from their album The Closer You Get..., "Dixieland Delight" was written by Ronnie Rogers. Recorded in Nashville, this upbeat country-rock anthem celebrates Southern life and young love, inspired by Rogers’ drive down U.S. Route 11W in Tennessee. Alabama’s tight harmonies, led by Randy Owen, blend with fiddle and guitar for a joyful, singalong vibe. The song topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in April 1983, Alabama’s ninth #1 hit, and reached #1 on Canada’s RPM Country Tracks. It became a cultural staple, especially at University of Alabama football games, though controversial fan-chanted lyrics led to a temporary ban at Bryant-Denny Stadium in 2015, lifted in 2018. Covered by artists like Riley Green, its enduring appeal lies in its celebration of Southern pride and carefree nights.