About the song
**Alabama’s** “**Dixieland Delight**” is more than just a song; it’s a cultural touchstone that encapsulates the spirit of the American South. Released in 1980, this upbeat anthem quickly became a staple of country music radio and a beloved live performance piece.
The song’s infectious melody and catchy lyrics celebrate the simple pleasures of life in the South. With its references to fishing, cookouts, and good times, “Dixieland Delight” evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for a bygone era. The song’s title itself is a nod to the region’s rich musical heritage, paying homage to the traditional Dixieland jazz style that originated in New Orleans.
Alabama, a band formed in Fort Payne, Alabama, in 1969, became one of the most successful country music groups of all time. Their blend of country, rock, and Southern gospel music resonated with audiences across the nation. “Dixieland Delight” was a key moment in their career, solidifying their status as Southern rock icons.
The song’s enduring popularity can be attributed to its relatability. It’s a song that people of all ages can connect with, regardless of their geographic location. The lyrics’ universal themes of friendship, joy, and the simple pleasures of life make it a timeless classic.
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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