Discover the story of the song > Okie From Muskogee – Alabama

The song talks about the three famous icons of Alabama - George Wallace, Bear Bryant, and Ronnie Van Zant. Ronnie Van Zant was a fan of Neil Young and wrote the song "Sweet Home Alabama" to show his view on a different side of the story from what Neil Young had written. Bear Bryant was a football coach who won many games in Alabama, and many people loved him. George Wallace was a governor who fought against the federal government and was known for his controversial views on racism. The song ends with a description of the devil brewing sweet tea and welcoming Wallace into hell.