About The Song Background “The Closer You Get” is a song by the American country band Alabama. Released in 1983 as the title track of their album, the song became one of their signature hits, contributing to their rise as one of the most successful country music acts of the 1980s. Written by J.P. Pennington … Read more
About The Song Background “Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler)” is a song by the American country music band Alabama. It was released in January 1984 as the lead single from their album “Roll On.” The song was written by Dave Loggins and has become one of Alabama’s signature songs, known for its poignant storytelling and emotional … Read more
About The Song Background “Old Flame” is a song by the American country music band Alabama. It was released in November 1981 as the second single from their album “Feels So Right.” The song was written by Donny Lowery and Mac McAnally. “Old Flame” quickly became a hit for Alabama, reaching number one on the … Read more
About The Song Background “Love in the First Degree” is a song by the American country music band Alabama. It was released in July 1981 as the lead single from their album “Feels So Right.” Written by Tim DuBois, Jim Hurt, and Randy Owen (Alabama’s lead vocalist), the song quickly became one of the band’s … Read more
About The Song Background “If You’re Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band)” is a lively country song by the American band Alabama. Released in 1984, it became one of the band’s signature hits and a staple in the country music genre. Written by Alabama members Teddy Gentry and Randy … Read more
About The Song Background “High Cotton” is a song by American country music band Alabama. Released in July 1989 as the lead single from their album “Southern Star,” the song was written by Roger Murrah and Scott Anders. Alabama, formed in Fort Payne, Alabama, in 1969, had already established themselves as a dominant force in … Read more
About The Song Background “Mountain Music” is a song by the American country music band Alabama, released in January 1982 as the first single and title track from their album “Mountain Music.” Written by band member Randy Owen, the song encapsulates the band’s Southern roots and their love for traditional country sounds blended with Southern … Read more
About The Song Background “I’m in a Hurry (And Don’t Know Why)” is a song by the American country music band Alabama. Released in September 1992, it served as the lead single from their album “American Pride.” Written by Roger Murrah and Randy VanWarmer, the song reflects the fast-paced lifestyle that was becoming increasingly prevalent … Read more
About The Song Background “Feels So Right” is a song by the American country music band Alabama. It was released in May 1981 as the title track and second single from their second studio album, “Feels So Right.” Written by the band’s lead vocalist, Randy Owen, the song showcases Alabama’s signature blend of country music … Read more
About The Song Background “Angels Among Us” is a song by the American country band Alabama. Released in December 1993 as a Christmas single, it later appeared on their 1994 album “Cheap Seats.” The song was written by Don Goodman and Becky Hobbs, and it has since become one of the band’s most beloved and … Read more