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| "Mr. Banker" | |
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| Single by Lynyrd Skynyrd | |
| from the album (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd) (2001 re-release) | |
| B-side | " Gimme Three Steps" |
| Released | 2001 |
| Recorded | April, 1973, at Studio One in Doraville, Georgia |
| Genre | Southern rock |
| Length | 5:23 |
| Label | MCA Records |
| Songwriter(s) |
Ronnie Van Zant Gary Rossington Ed King |
| Producer(s) | Al Kooper |
"Mr. Banker" is a song by American Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. It was recorded in early 1973 at Studio One, Doraville, Georgia, and was first released as the B-side of " Gimme Three Steps" (a U.S. single release) in November 1973. It was not featured on any album until the compilation album Legend in 1987. It was also included as a bonus track on the 2001 reissue of the band's debut album, (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd).
The song was written by Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, and Ed King. [1]
Content
The song is notable for its lyrics and simple blues guitar riff. The song is sung by Ronnie Van Zant, about a man begging the bank for money to bury his father. Despite misconceptions, the song is not about Van Zant's father, Lacy Van Zant. [2]
References
- ^ "Mr. Banker by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Songfacts". Songfacts.com. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ "Lynyrd Skynyrd - Mr. Banker Lyrics". Archived from the original on 2011-05-21. Retrieved 2011-02-25.
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