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Old Time Greats

Lynyrd Skynyrd · 1997

133 min · 30 tracks · hard rock · blues rock · Southern rock

A rich blend of Southern rock anthems and heartfelt ballads showcasing the band's enduring legacy.

Why this album works

'Old Time Greats' stands out for encapsulating the quintessential Southern rock sound that influenced countless artists. The album features some of the band's most beloved tracks, solidifying their status as icons of the genre and contributing to their continued popularity in rock music.
Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks heartfelt ballads for reflective moments sing-along anthems with friends
Context
Released in 1997, 'Old Time Greats' is a compilation album that arrives during Lynyrd Skynyrd's resurgence after reuniting in the late '80s. This period saw the band celebrating their classic hits while introducing newer audiences to their storied catalog.
Stylistic neighbors
ZZ Top· Little Feat· Hank Williams Jr.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 I’ve Been Your Fool 4:28
  • 2 Comin’ Home 5:31
  • 3 Down South Jukin’ 2:13
  • 4 White Dove 2:57
  • 5 I Ain’t the One 3:54
  • 6 Tuesday’s Gone 7:30
  • 7 Gimme Three Steps 4:29
  • 8 Simple Man Standout 5:55
  • 9 Poison Whiskey 3:14
  • 10 Freebird Standout 9:05
  • 11 Sweet Home Alabama Standout 4:45
  • 12 Don’t Ask Me No Questions 3:27
  • 13 Workin’ for MCA 4:45
  • 14 Swamp Music 3:33
  • 15 The Needle and the Spoon 3:53

Disc 2

  • 1 Call Me the Breeze 5:10
  • 2 Saturday Night Special 5:10
  • 3 Railroad Song 4:15
  • 4 I’m a Country Boy 4:25
  • 5 On the Hunt 5:28
  • 6 Whiskey Rock-a-Roller 4:16
  • 7 Gimme Back My Bullets 3:30
  • 8 I Got the Same Old Blues 4:09
  • 9 Double Trouble 2:50
  • 10 Searchin’ 3:18
  • 11 Cry for a Bad Man 4:50
  • 12 What’s Your Name 3:33
  • 13 That Smell 5:50
  • 14 I Know a Little 3:28
  • 15 You Got That Right 3:46

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