Whiskey Rock-a-Roller
It’s the debut episode of the Rock and Roll Whiskey Show, where we pair a rock and roll record with a whiskey that fits it. Today on the podcast, Mark listens to Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 3rd studio album “Nuthin’ Fancy” from 1975, then pairs it with a bourbon that is name-checked in the last track, “Whiskey Rock-a-Roller.”
The Record
We delve into the background of Lynyrd Skynyrd, discussing their success, the challenges they faced when recording their third album, “Nuthin’ Fancy,” and its reception.
We examine the album song by song, exploring the sound, lyrics, and overall feel of each track, from the ominous but rockin’ tales told in "Saturday Night Special" to the lively chorus of "I'm a Country Boy." Despite mixed opinions, "Nuthin’ Fancy" is identified as a solid representation of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s signature rock sound.
Compared to Skynyrd's first two albums, "Nuthin’ Fancy" lacks some craft production quality and performance, but it's still enjoyable and worth a listen, which is good because that’s what we’ve done.
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The Whiskey
The episode wraps up with a whiskey pairing for the album. Old Grand-Dad is a classic brand that is considered a hidden favorite among bourbon drinkers, especially in its higher proof versions today we’re drinking Old Grand-Dad Bonded, a 100 proof Bottled in Bond selection. It’s the perfect pairing for this record because of the lyrics in “Whiskey Rock-a-Roller:”
She likes to drink Old Grandad and her shoes do shuffle around. And everytime I see that girl lord she wants to take me down.
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