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Who sang Southern Star?

Alabama released the song Southern Star. Date of release: 1989.

Release date: 1989

Duration: 03:9

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🎶 Southern Star song analysis

The protagonist feels stuck in his life, working hard in a factory but not feeling fulfilled. He dreams of escaping to a place where he would feel free and belong. He asks a guiding light, represented by the southern star, to show him the way home, where he belongs.

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Alabama - Short Biography

Alabama is an American country music group, first formed under the name Wildcountry. The band was formed in the state of Alabama in 1969 by Randy Owen and his cousin Teddy Gentry. Later, another cousin, Jeff Cook, joined the duo. In 1977, the group was renamed Alabama. The group had its greatest success in the 1980s, with over 25 number ones on the charts. Their first hit single on RCA Records was "Tennessee River".

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"Southern Star" is a popular country music song written by Rich Alves, Steve Dean and Roger Murrah, and originally recorded by the American band Alabama. It was released in November 1989 as the fourth and final single from their album Southern Star, and became a big hit in the United States, reaching number one on the Hot Country Singles chart.

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