"Sweet Home Alabama" (song)

"Sweet Home Alabama" is a song by Lynyrd Skynyrd celebrating Southern pride and identity. Released in 1974, it expresses admiration for the state of Alabama, highlighting its culture, landscape, and sense of belonging. The lyrics also reference responses to criticism of the South, emphasizing loyalty and regional pride. The song’s upbeat rhythm and iconic guitar riffs make it a symbol of Southern rock and a rallying anthem that evokes nostalgia, community, and a connection to the South’s history and spirit.