The Best of Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd · 1999
47 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · blues rock · Southern rock
A quintessential blend of Southern rock anthems fueled by gritty guitar riffs and soulful storytelling.
Why this album works
This compilation album achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 31 on the Billboard 200 and solidifying Lynyrd Skynyrd's status as a cornerstone of American rock music. It features timeless tracks that have influenced countless artists and defined the Southern rock genre.
- Career context
- Released in 1999, 'The Best of Lynyrd Skynyrd' came during a resurgence of interest in classic rock, following the band's earlier controversies and lineup changes. This compilation highlights their enduring legacy after the tragic plane crash in 1977 that claimed three band members, allowing newer audiences to discover their influential sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- ZZ Top· Little Feat· Hank Williams Jr.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sweet Home Alabama Standout 4:45
- 2 What’s Your Name 3:32
- 3 Gimme Three Steps 4:31
- 4 Double Trouble 2:50
- 5 You Got That Right 3:47
- 6 Saturday Night Special 5:11
- 7 That Smell Standout 5:51
- 8 Swamp Music 3:32
- 9 I Ain’t the One 3:54
- 10 Free Bird Standout 9:09
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