Songwriter Ronnie Rogers says the inspiration for the song 'Dixieland Delight' came from a drive down Highway 11W in Tennessee.

The first line 'Rollin' down a backwoods, Tennessee byway; one arm on the wheel', soon grew into images of the main character was looking forward to wrapping his arms around his girl and spending some time after a long work week was through.

Here's today's KLAW Classic from Alabama, 'Dixieland Delight'

 

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