About the song
“Dixieland Delight” is a memorable country song performed by the American band Alabama. Released on January 28, 1983, this track was the lead single from their seventh studio album, *The Closer You Get…*. Written by Ronnie Rogers, the song was inspired by a drive along U.S. Route 11W in Tennessee. Rogers was struck by the charm of a rural road and the peaceful atmosphere of Leiper’s Fork, which spurred him to write the song’s lyrics.
The song quickly achieved commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart by April 1983. Its catchy melody and vivid storytelling earned it a special place in the hearts of country music fans and made it a beloved tradition at college football games, especially among supporters of the Alabama Crimson Tide.
“Dixieland Delight” is characterized by its easygoing narrative and lively tempo. It paints a vivid picture of a relaxing weekend drive with a loved one, set against the backdrop of nature. The song describes a romantic outing in a truck, with imagery of wildlife adding to the song’s serene mood. The upbeat tempo, highlighted by a lively fiddle bridge, contrasts with the song’s laid-back lyrics, creating a dynamic and engaging listening experience.
The track’s relatable story and joyful spirit made it a standout hit, embodying the essence of Alabama’s musical style and the country genre as a whole.
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Lyrics
Rolling down a backwoods Tennessee byway
One arm on the wheel
Holding my lover with the other
A sweet soft southern thrill
Worked hard all week
Got a little jingle
On a Tennessee Saturday night
Couldn’t feel better
I’m together with my dixieland delight
Spend my dollar
Parked in a holler ‘neath the mountain moonlight
Holdin’ her up tight
Make a little lovin’
A little turtle dovin’ on a Mason Dixon night
It’s my life
Oh so right
My dixieland delight
Whitetail buck deer munchin’ on clover
Red-tailed hawk sitting on a limb
Chubby ol’ groundhog
Croakin’ bullfrog
Free as a feeling in the wind
Home grown country girl
Gonna give me a whirl
On a Tennessee Saturday night
Lucky as a seven
Livin’ in Heaven
With my dixieland delight
Spend my dollar
Parked in a holler ‘neath the mountain moonlight
Holdin’ her up tight
Make a little lovin’
A little turtle dovin’ on a Mason Dixon night
It’s my life
Oh, so right
My dixieland delight
Spend my dollar
Parked in a holler ‘neath the mountain moonlight
Holdin’ her up tight
Make a little lovin’
A little turtle dovin’ on a Mason Dixon night
It’s my life
Oh, so right
My dixieland delight
Rolling down a backwoods Tennessee byway
One arm on the wheel