Little Feat Dixie Chicken with Lyrics in Description

Track 1 from their third album “Dixie Chicken” released in 1973 copyright Warner Bros. Records. This album was the first consisting of the lineup that would remain until Lowell George’s death in 1979. The track “Dixie Chicken” became their signature song. The album achieved Gold status in 1989. Recorded from the original vinyl. Written by Lowell George & Fred Martin and produced by Lowell George. RIP Lowell George, Milt Holland, Richie Hayward, Paul Barrere & Malcolm Cecil. Featuring:

Lowell George – Lead vocals, slide, lead & rhythm guitars, cowbell & flute
Paul Barrere – Rhythm guitars, co-lead vocal on “Walkin’ All Night”
Bill Payne – Keyboards & synthesizers, co-lead vocal on “Walkin’ all Night”
Kenny Gradney – Bass
Sam Clayton – Congas
Richie Hayward – Drums & background vocals
Special Guests:
Fred Tackett - Rhythm guitar
Malcolm Cecil - Synthesizer
Milt Holland - Tabla
Bonnie Bramlett – Background vocals
Tret Fure – Background vocals
Danny Hutton – Background vocals
Gloria Jones – Background vocals
Debbie Lindsey – Background vocals
Bonnie Raitt – Background vocals
Stephanie Spruill – Background vocals

I've seen the bright lights o' Memphis and the Commodore Hotel
And underneath a streetlamp, I met a Southern belle
Well, she took me to the river, well, where she cast her spell
And in that Southern moonlight, she sang this song so well

(If you'll be my Dixie chicken, I'll be your Tennessee lamb)
(And we can walk together) down in (Dixieland)
(Down in Dixieland) oh, whoa, whoa

Yeah, well, we made all the hotspots, my money flowed like wine
And then that lowdown Southern whiskey, yeah, began to fog my mind
(And I don't remember churchbells) or the (money I put down)
(On the white picket fence and boardwalk of the house at the edge of town)
(Oh, but boy, do I remember the strain of her refrain)
(And the nights we spent together and the way she called my name)

(If you'll be my Dixie chicken, I'll be your Tennessee lamb)
(And we can walk together down in Dixieland)
(Down in Dixieland) whoa-oh, whoa, whoa

Yeah, well, it's been a year since she ran away (guess that guitar player sure could play)
She always liked to sing along, she's always handy with a song
Then one night in the lobby, yeah, of the Commodore Hotel
I chanced to meet a bartender who said he knew her well
(And as he handed me a drink, he began to hum a song)
(And all the boys there at the bar, began to sing along)

(If you'll be my Dixie chicken, I'll be your Tennessee lamb)
(And we can walk together down in Dixieland)
(Down in Dixieland) whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-hoo

[davefawcett]

This band has no equal, and Lowell George was an absolutely amazing musician who also had no equal...

[ifutureman]

No matter how many times I've heard this song, that punch line of a last verse still kills me. Utter genius, lyrically and musically.

[tacey]

forgotten in time, what a shame, one of amricas greatest

[JamesZaworski]

This is such a classic album by Little Feat. The lineup is as good as the song list. Look in the mirror and it all comes back to you. 'Nuff said.

[davidpike]

Ah! Memphis. Great memories from the Seventies and Eighties, especially having been in Memphis and having met a Southern Belle....
One of my all-time favourite songs....

[VDAM]

came across this cassette in the early 90s as a kid. finally get to hear the whole thing!

[antoniodias]

this is fantastic!!! RIP Lowell George!!!!

[jonocom]

an amazing song....from an amazing band!

[StandWatie]

I was in Memphis for Elvis's birthday. Streets were dead. Very sad.

[steviepattinson]

best eva, and ive been around belive me

[exxumma]

boht it new upon release, still have it in mint shape, , , :))

[squawky]

listen to this every night the hole playlist while i go to sleep

[mikemadden]

I get the 1st comment on the best band ever's most well known album? MOST COOL!

[josephdixon]

One of my favorites reminds me of a long ago girlfriend

[curtisanderson]

Roanoke River is where she cast her spell

[mikemadden]

If you like Little Feat, check out the Pousette Dart Band. Good slide, good tunes
& good sound. Very psychedelic also! They even do a song about seeing God
on acid! (Lord's Song, on their 3rd album, PDB 3.) Been there, done that HAHAHA!!!
Pousette Dart Band CDs are hard to find, costing a hundred bucks plus!

[mikemadden]

Little Feat is the most psychedelic band. They take Pink Floyd to psychedelic school!
Listen on LSD and see! Pink Floyd is good too. Dixie Dregs & Phish are very psychedelic
too, as are the Hellecasters. I've acid tested them all. All 5 pass with flying colors!
I turn 70 in 2019. I'll celebrate with a road trip. Got the LSD.