Was Alabama's Song of the South

banned?

“Song, song of the south. Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth.” Were these lyrics sung by the band Alabama banned? There’s an interesting backstory here. Let’s dig into it!

Who Originally Wrote Song of the South?

Who Originally Wrote Song of the South?

We didn’t realize this, but several versions of Song of the South exist. Bob McDill wrote the lyrics for them all. You may not be familiar with McDill. But you surely know the artists who sang his songs – Waylon Jennings, Anne Murray, and Joe Cocker, for example. Bob’s career spanned three decades. He either wrote or co-wrote no fewer than 31 number one songs on Billboard’s Country Music charts. Impressive.

What Was the Creative Process for Song of the South?

What Was the Creative Process for Song of the South?

McDill treated writing country songs like a regular job, working a routine nine-to-five. The difference is that he crafted memorable lyrics. The inspiration for many of McDill’s compositions is found in southern culture. He also researched southern writers, looking for genuine experiences and how to translate them into songs. Bob wanted to make a literary impression with his lyrics.

Who First Recorded Song of the South?

Who First Recorded Song of the South?

The first recording of Song of the South was by Bobby Bare. Like many artists born in the 1930s, Bare served in the U.S. Army. He is known for singing outlaw country, breaking genre norms, and spreading creative freedom outside the Nashville scene.

So, When Was Song of the South Banned?

So, When Was Song of the South Banned?

The short answer is no. However, a Disney movie by the same name has had its struggles. Was it banned? Again, the answer is no. But the details are a bit more complicated. Walt Disney’s first live-action/animated musical drama film, Song of the South, premiered in 1946 in Atlanta, Georgia. The movie, unlike the song, follows a 7-year-old boy who visits his grandmother’s plantation.

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