Gold & Platinum
Lynyrd Skynyrd · 1979
84 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · blues rock · Southern rock
A dynamic blend of Southern rock anthems and reflective ballads, showcasing the band's signature sound.
Why this album works
'Gold & Platinum' is notable for its critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching No. 17 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album includes classic tracks like 'Sweet Home Alabama' and 'Free Bird,' which have become quintessential anthems of the genre and continue to influence generations of musicians.
- Career context
- By the time 'Gold & Platinum' was released in December 1979, Lynyrd Skynyrd had already established themselves as a major force in Southern rock. This album serves as a compilation reflecting their earlier hits while also being their first release after the tragic plane crash that claimed several band members in 1977, marking a significant moment of both remembrance and celebration of their legacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- ZZ Top· Little Feat· Hank Williams Jr.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Down South Jukin' 2:12
- 2 Saturday Night Special 5:06
- 3 Gimme Three Steps 5:18
- 4 What's Your Name 3:34
- 5 You Got That Right 3:48
- 6 Gimme Back My Bullets 3:30
- 7 Sweet Home Alabama Standout 4:43
- 8 Free Bird Standout 14:08
Disc 2
- 1 That Smell Standout 5:50
- 2 On the Hunt 5:28
- 3 I Ain't the One 3:45
- 4 Whiskey Rock-a-Roller 4:18
- 5 Simple Man 5:56
- 6 I Know a Little 3:28
- 7 Tuesday's Gone 7:32
- 8 Comin' Home 5:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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