What did neil young say about alabama?

Immediately following the line, "Well, I heard Mr. Young sing about her," a voice can be heard lightly singing in the background: "Southern Man." Although some people think this was a recording of Neil Young, it is actually the voice of Lynyrd Skynyrd producer, Al Kooper, impersonating Young. read more

While the lyrics of "Sweet Home Alabama" do take Young to task for bashing the entire South as racist in his songs "Southern Man" and "Alabama," band members reportedly had a good-natured relationship with Young and were fans. read more

In the song "Sweet home Alabama" There is a bit about Neil young, something along the lines of: I've heard Mr Young sing about her I've heard old Neil put her down I hope Neil Young will remember A southern man don't need him around Anyhow. read more

"Sweet Home Alabama" was written as an answer to two songs, "Southern Man" and "Alabama" by Neil Young, which dealt with themes of racism and slavery in the American South. "We thought Neil was shooting all the ducks in order to kill one or two," said Ronnie Van Zant at the time. read more