Introduction
“Dixie Chicken” is a classic rock song by the American rock band Little Feat. The song was written by Lowell George and released in 1973. It has become one of the band’s most popular songs and is still played on classic rock radio stations today. The song is known for its catchy melody and lyrics, which tell the story of a man who falls in love with a woman at the Dixie Chicken, a bar in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Verse 1
I’ve seen the bright lights of Memphis
And the Commodore Hotel
And underneath a street lamp I met a Southern belle
Well, she took me to the river where she cast her spell
And in that southern moonlight she sang a song so well
Chorus
Are you ready for the country
Because it’s time to go
Are you ready for the country
Because it’s time to go
Verse 2
I was born in Dixie in a boomer shed
Just a little shanty by the railroad track
The humming of the drivers was my lullaby
And a freight train whistle taught me how to cry
Chorus
Are you ready for the country
Because it’s time to go
Are you ready for the country
Because it’s time to go
Verse 3
I remember mama took me to the city
And it seemed like every station had a different song to play
It felt so good to me, felt so fine
And I got to ramble like a gypsy, just to keep from crying
Chorus
Are you ready for the country
Because it’s time to go
Are you ready for the country
Because it’s time to go
Verse 4
Well, I’m leaving this morning, baby
And I’m going to ride that Northern train
Maybe by next Christmas, baby
I’ll be back at the Dixie again
Chorus
Are you ready for the country
Because it’s time to go
Are you ready for the country
Because it’s time to go
Conclusion
“Dixie Chicken” is a classic rock song that has stood the test of time. Its catchy melody and lyrics have made it a fan favorite for decades. The song tells the story of a man who falls in love with a woman at the Dixie Chicken bar in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The song’s chorus, “Are you ready for the country, because it’s time to go,” has become a memorable line that sticks with listeners long after the song is over.
