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    In the song "Sweet Home Alabama," Lynyrd Skynyrd sings "Well, I heard Mr. Young sing about her". What was that line referring to?

    Question #107513. Asked by david1975. (Jul 29 09 9:45 PM)


    star_gazer

    		The full lyrics about Neil Young are:

    Well, I heard Mister Young sing about her.
    Well, I heard ole Neil put her down.
    Well, I hope Neil Young will remember
    a southern man don't need him around anyhow.

    This very detailed article looks into what seems to be a feud between these two great artists and also provides the above lyrics.

    http://www.thrasherswheat.org/jammin/lynyrd.htm



    Jul 30 09, 7:24 AM
    zbeckabee

    		The question asks for the meaning of the line:

    "Well, I heard Mr. Young sing about her".

    The lines in "Sweet Home Alabama" are a direct response to Young's anti-racist, anti-cross burning "Southern Man" and "Alabama" songs. Lynyrd Skynyrd's comeback was intended to mean, at first glance, "Thank you for your opinion Neil, now leave us alone."

    "Her" being Alabama/The South.

    http://www.thrasherswheat.org/jammin/lynyrd.htm

    Jul 30 09, 7:45 AM

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