Its that time of the year again, avid users of the app Spotify are quick to share just who they were listening to the most in the past year. This feature aloows the user to see everything from their top artists to the very song they listened to the most. In Tuscaloosa there are several anthems to summarize 2023 as a whole. Today we will look at just what those top songs and artists are that captivate the year for Tuscaloosa and The University of Alabama
Songs
- Dixieland Delight-Alabama
“Dixieland Delight” is a country song by the band Alabama, and it holds a special place in the hearts of University of Alabama fans, particularly at football games. The song has been associated with the university’s football culture for years, often played during games at Bryant-Denny Stadium. It’s a catchy, upbeat tune that fans sing along to, creating a lively and spirited atmosphere during matches.
- We Are The Champions-Queen
“We Are The Champions” is a song about victory and triumph that resonates with the city of Tuscaloosa as the school has an impressive 18 National Championship titles. Though an absence of the trophy has troubled the city, this song alone still represents everything that is Alabama.
- Sweet Home Alabama-Lynyrd Skynyrd
“Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd upon release was not the song that Alabama fans love today. Upon the initial release the song really did not have much popularity. Years later and Bryant Denny stadium would be playing for thousands of fans along its predecessor of course, Dixieland Delight. Sweet Home Alabama has become a commonly loved song among the fans and students at the university.
- All The Parties-Drake (Ft. Chief Keef)
For anyone who attends The University of Alabama, you know the campus is a boiling pot of the party life. From the fraternities on campus to the bars on the strip, students indulge themselves in the plethora of opportunities to party. Though the song in not a party anthem its title accurately represents the idea that there is always a party in Tuscaloosa.
- All my Ex’s Live In Texas-George Straight
Following a devastating loss early in the football season this song depicts the agony from losing to the longhorns for the city of Tuscaloosa. Though the song does not mention the University of Alabama, George still captivates the pain of losing something to Texas.
- Good news-Mac Miller
This past season has been nothing short of just wishing for some good news. From Jalen Milroe finally being dubbed the starting quarterback to the last 40 seconds in Jordan Hare stadium, Alabama fans are just happy to hear the good news. The title depicts the feeling of fans and students at The university of Alabama towards the crimson tide’s regular football season.
- Quarterback-Key Glock
Following the previous statement about the quarterback position for the crimson tide, Key Glocks song Quarterback is a representation of this point of teams season. Following a devastating loss to the Texas longhorns, Alabama fans questioned if Jalen Milroe was that guy. Nick Saban proves the nay Sayers wrong after a showcase of the quarterback depth ultimately restoring belief in the new starting quarterback for the crimson tide.
- Pursuit of Happiness-Kid Cudi(Steve Aoki Remix)
The Pursuit of happiness by Kid Cudi is a classic anthem and anyone who remotely attends college knows this is the case. One has not lived until they have experienced their first time in the boom boom room and this beauty of a song comes on as your jumping around and pumping your fists to the smoke machine cascading onto you and your friends.
- Bury Me In Dixie-Riley Green
Bury me In a song by the artist riley green that tells the story of growing up In the great state of Alabama. From Toomers corner to Tuscaloosa this song is an anthem for anyone who is from Alabama. The song not only discusses the famous locations in dixie but also the tradition and heritage behind growing up in the south. Riley Green does an exceptional job of capturing what the heart of dixie is like through his music.
- Tongue Tied-GROUPLOVE
In 2011 a smaller band dubbed GROUPLOVE found their way into the hearts of thousands of college students with their song “Tongue Tied”. This song, though released over 10 years ago, will have an entire crowd of amused people singing every lyrics at the top of their lungs. It may not be the most relevant song for the times but a song like this will always be timeless to the right person. So if your looking for a song to blare with the windows down I would suggest not overlooking this favorite classic.
Conclusion:
Upon creating a Spotify wrap for the city of Tuscaloosa several things were considered such as: Relevance of release, Title, Song meaning, and things like collective appeal to the song. The playlist ranges from genres that we believe best represent the city of Tuscaloosa. Much like the listed songs and artists the campus itself is a boiling pot of taste and interest, so a broad list is only appropriate. Though the following songs could be interchangeable, the majority are all songs anyone fans of the crimson tide can and enjoyed.
