The Country Band Alabama Southern Star song was was released in November 1989 as the fourth and final single and title track from the album Southern Star. This song hit number one in the United States on the Hot Country Singles chart starting February 10, 1990.
“Alabama Southern Star” emerged from the fertile grounds of Southern roots music, drawing inspiration from a diverse array of genres such as country, blues, and folk. The song, like many others of its kind, is a product of the unique cultural melting pot that defines the American South. The deep connection to the region’s history and the soulful storytelling tradition are evident in every nuance of the song.
Play the audio video and see the written lyrics below.
Alabama Southern Star Audio Video
This song was written Rich Alves, Steve Dean and Roger Murrah.
Alabama Southern Star Lyrics
Oh, southern star, how I wish you would shine
And show me the way to get home
Well I’m blue-collar branded, and stuck in a mill
Hard work is a way of life for me
Well I’m too young to live like I’m over the hills
And too old to be wild and free.
My heart is onward bound.
I’m rolling with the feeling and I can’t slow down
I need a guiding light.
Shining down to lead me through the night
Oh, southern star, how I wish you would shine
And show me the way to get home.
Oh, hey my D.J. friend, would you play me one more song
And let my mind just go and drift away
Now we all have a dream… and a place where we belong
Somewhere we can go and escape.
My heart is onward bound.
I’m rolling with the feeling and I can’t slow down
…I need a guiding light.
Shining down to lead me throught the night
Oh, southern star, how I wish you would shine
And show me the way to get home.
Oh, southern star, how I wish you would shine
And show me the way to get home…
Beyond its musical brilliance, “Alabama Southern Star” holds cultural significance as a representation of the spirit and pride of Alabama. The song serves as a cultural ambassador, carrying the heritage and traditions of the region to audiences around the world. Its timeless appeal transcends generational boundaries, ensuring that the legacy of Alabama’s musical roots lives on.
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