"Sweet Home Alabama" - Lynyrd Skynyrd

The best word to describe this song is iconic. If you're an American, you have heard this song. Thanks to the opening chord progression, it is almost instantly recognizable. Personally, it puts me in a good mood every time I hear it, even if I don't listen to the whole thing. It is such a fun song, even if it can be a bit repetitive at time with the verses. Right off the bat, the guitar riff at the beginning really sets the tone for the song. Throughout the song, that same guitar progression serves as the backbone for the song and keeps it moving forward. It is fun and upbeat with a little bit of bounce to it. This song doesn't take itself very seriously and it's one of those songs that you listen to when you're looking for a good time (if you like classic rock, that is). Lead singer Ronnie Van Zant doesn't have the prettiest voice out there, but it matches up with his music very well. It's a There is a fun guitar solo around the 2:30 mark that gives the verses a break and mixes the song up a little, even adding a small little background choir for variety. Throughout the song there are little piano riffs mixed in that give the song a little bit of flair, and the ending is mostly played by the piano, which helps the song to end on a fun note. This a good, classic song.
(Fun fact: Lynyrd Skynyrd isn't even from Alabama, they're from Florida).