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Second Helping
Lynyrd Skynyrd · 1974 · Track 4
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Duración4:49
ÁlbumSecond Helping
Año1974
ISRCUSMC17402688
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The story behind
When you dive into *Workin' for MCA*, you encounter a straightforward story about how bands get a record deal. The lyrics, written by Ronnie Van Zant, Ed King, Allen Collins, and Gary Rossington, describe Lynyrd Skynyrd's experience of being signed by MCA Records. It's mentioned that the "Yankee Slicker" is Al Kooper, who was key in the process, and it's noted that the band signed for around $9,000. This song, with a runtime of 4:47, became one of the pieces that defined the sound of their second album, *Second Helping*.
This album, released on April 15, 1974, was recorded between June 1973 and January 1974. Some of the sessions took place at Studio One in Doraville, Georgia, and others at Record Plant Studios in Los Angeles, California. The record was produced by Al Kooper, who also served as the recording engineer. *Second Helping* consolidated the band's breakthrough, following the success of their debut album, *(Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd)*. Lynyrd Skynyrd's popularity grew considerably in 1973, partly thanks to them opening for The Who's *Quadrophenia* tour in the United States. The album reached number 12 on the Billboard charts and was certified Gold on September 20, 1974, eventually reaching Double Platinum on July 21, 1987.