1974's Second Helping is a tighter, more professional helping of the signature Southern rock powerhouse style that Lynyrd Skynyrd pioneered on their acclaimed debut Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd and it stands as the band's finest hour. An extraordinary record built around the fervent first-person storytelling of Ronnie Van Zant, an unparalleled three-guitar attack and flattering production from band founder Al Kooper, Second Helping is anchored by the all-time classic anthem "Sweet Home Alabama," not to mention further catalog gems like "Don't Ask Me No Questions," "The Ballad of Curtis Loew," and an amped up take on J.J. Cale's "Call Me The Breeze." Chock full of rock 'n' roll swagger, outlaw attitudes, searing guitar leads, and most importantly great songwriting, Second Helping signified Lynyrd Skynyrd's true arrival while simultaneously setting the standard for what a great Southern rock album could and should be! - Side 1 - 1 Sweet Home Alabama 2 I Need You 3 Don't Ask Me No Questions 4 Workin' for MCA - Side 2 - 1 The Ballad of Curtis Loew 2 Swamp Music 3 The Needle and the Spoon 4 Call Me the Breeze
