A classic album that is the origin of swamp rock, capturing the soul of the South.
This debut album represents American Southern rock. Featuring classics like "Free Bird" and "Simple Man," it's a crucial album that established their style.
This debut album marks the beginning of Lynyrd Skynyrd. The magnificent twin guitars of "Free Bird" and Ronnie Van Zant's soulful vocals became symbols of the band. The straightforward Southern rock spirit seen in tracks like "Gimme Three Steps" and "Simple Man" had a profound influence on later American rock. With a structure that stands out for its simple yet powerful ensemble, this album is considered a reference point for Southern rock.
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13 TRACKS:
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1)
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I Ain't The One
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2)
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Tuesday's Gone
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3)
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Gimme Three Steps
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4)
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Simple Man
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5)
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Things Goin' On
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6)
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Mississippi Kid
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7)
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Poison Whiskey
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8)
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Free Bird
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9)
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Mr. Banker (Demo)
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10)
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Down South Jukin' (Demo)
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11)
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Tuesday's Gone (Demo)
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12)
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Gimme Three Steps (Demo)
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13)
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Free Bird (Demo)
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Producer, Engineer, Remix - Al Kooper
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Engineer - Rodney Mills
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Mastered By [Audio Restoration, Assembly And Digital Mastering] - Doug Schwartz
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Bass - Leon Wilkeson
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Lead Guitar - Gary Rossington (2, 3, 5, 7)
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Rhythm Guitar - Gary Rossington
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Written-By - Gary Rossington (1, 4, 5, 9, 10)
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Lead Vocals, Written-By - Ronnie Van Zant
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Keyboards - Billy Powell
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Drums - Bob Burns (2)
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Lead Guitar - Allen Collins (1, 8)
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Rhythm Guitar - Allen Collins
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Written-By - Allen Collins (2, 3, 8, 11-13)
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Engineer - Danny Turbeville
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Executive-Producer - Andy McKaie
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Bass - Ed King (2) (1, 3 to 5, 7 to 13)
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Lead Guitar - Ed King (2) (6)
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Liner Notes - Ron O'Brien
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Producer [Re-issue] - Ron O'Brien
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Research [Reissue, Photo Research] - Ron O'Brien
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Coordinator [Production Coordinator] - Beth Stempel
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Art Direction [Reissue] - Vartan (4)
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Design [Reissue] - Michael Diehl
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Cover - Emerson-Loew
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Photography By [On-stage] - Tom Hill (8)
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Engineer - Bob "Tub" Langford
