ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, By Steve Newton In the very first Payback column the Straight ever published I was called a “Skynyrd-loving moron” by a ticked-off Lou Reed fan, and—thanks to incessant reminders from caring colleagues Mike Usinger and John Lucas—have never been allowed to forget it. In a way I was proud of the label, though, … Continue reading Album review: Lynyrd Skynyrd, God & Guns (2009)
Tag: Saturday Night Special
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
By Steve Newton "Please sir, could I have a Second Helping?" 20. "Railroad Song" (Nuthin' Fancy, 1975) 19. "Every Mother's Son" (Gimme Back My Bullets, 1976) 18. "On the Hunt" (Nuthin' Fancy, 1975) 17. "I Ain't the One" (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nerd, 1973) 16. "I Never Dreamed" (Street Survivors, 1977) 15. "Tuesday's Gone" (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nerd, … Continue reading Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
Burt Reynolds’ death two weeks after Ed King’s gets me raving about “Saturday Night Special”
By Steve Newton I never thought Lynyrd Skynyrd's third album, 1975's Nuthin' Fancy, was anywhere near as fine as its first two albums, but holy fvck did I love the opening track, "Saturday Night Special". It boasted a killer main riff by guitarist Ed King, and some seriously kick-ass, southern-fried solos by Gary Rossington. … Continue reading Burt Reynolds’ death two weeks after Ed King’s gets me raving about “Saturday Night Special”