Lynyrd Skynyrd – Street Survivors

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Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd

Title: Street Survivors

Year: 1977

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Tracklist

  • 1. What's Your Name (3:33)
  • 2. That Smell (5:48)
  • 3. One More Time (5:03)
  • 4. I Know A Little (3:27)
  • 5. You Got That Right (3:47)
  • 6. I Never Dreamed (5:22)
  • 7. Honky Tonk Night Time Man (4:04)
  • 8. Ain't No Good Life (4:43)
  • 9. Georgia Peaches (3:15)
  • 10. Sweet Little Missy (5:10)
  • 11. You Got That Right - Remix / Alternate Version (3:26)
  • 12. I Never Dreamed - Remix / Alternate Version (4:55)
  • 13. Jacksonville Kid - Street Survivors Outtake (4:03)

Review

Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Street Survivors" holds a special spot in rock history, arriving on the scene on October 17, 1977. This album was both a creative highlight and a deeply somber moment for the band, as it was the last one to feature original members like Ronnie Van Zant and Allen Collins, and the introduction of guitarist Steve Gaines. If you dive into the tracks, you'll find songs like "What's Your Name" and "That Smell" where the band crafted their signature Southern rock sound with a bit of a harder edge.

Steve Gaines added a fresh dynamic to "Street Survivors" that can't be overlooked. He left his mark with contributions like sharing lead vocals on "You Got That Right" and infusing "I Know A Little" with some serious guitar flair. The blending of rock-solid musicianship with Tom Dowd's meticulous production turned this album into a polished masterpiece. Following its release, it climbed to number 5 on the U.S. charts and went double platinum. Tragically, the celebration turned to sorrow with a plane crash just days later, making the album forever intertwined with loss and memory. But even with that shadow, "Street Survivors" stands strong in Lynyrd Skynyrd's legacy—it's a raw, electrifying reminder of their musical spirit. - Sienna

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