Alabama was a Canadian band of the early 1970s. The band members were Buster Fykes, Hector McLean, Rick Knight, and Len Sembaluk. The band performed a mix of progressive rock, cajun, country, and soul music, including songs written by Fykes and Knight."Alabama". AllMusic, Biography by John Bush
History In 1973, Alabama released their only album, Close to Home, on Smile Records. In addition to the band members, the album was recorded with Al Cherney on fiddle, and Hagood Hardy on vibraphone. The first released single, "Song of Love", appeared on the top 100 in the RPM magazine chart, peaking at No. 26 in June that year."RPM 100 Top Singles". RPM, June 9, 1973 A second single, "Highway Driving", was written by Fykes and Knight and was released through Maple Creek Music; it reached No. 42 in August 1973."RPM 100 Top Singles". RPM, August 18, 1973"Winners of BMI Certificate". Billboard, May 17, 1975, page 56. At the Juno Awards of 1974, "Highway Driving" was nominated for Canadian Country Single of the year in 1974; Alabama also received a nomination as Best Country Group. Alabama disbanded in 1974.
Discography Albums Year Album 1973 Close to Home
Singles Year Single Chart Positions Album CAN AC CAN CAN Country 1973 "Song of Love" 1 26 — Close to Home "Highway Driving" 29 42 19
References
External links Alabama at AllMusic
Alabama - Highway Driving (1973, Canada) on Youtube