Song

The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down

by The Band

The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down is a 1969 song by The Band, 3:33 long. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the "They" or "Them", Day or Night, Location song themes.

Karaoke version available

Released 1969 Length 3:33 Roots Rock, Americana, Classic Rock

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Performance tips

• Deliver the lyrics with a somber, narrative-driven intensity
• Focus on the emotional peak during the "na-na-na" chorus sections
• Watch the breath points during the long, descriptive verses

In these themes

• 👥"They" or "Them""They"
• 🌗Day or Night"Night"
• 📍Location"Dixie"

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.

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• It Makes No Difference1975 · 6:34
• Long Black Veil1968 · 3:06
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• Up on Cripple Creek1969 · 4:34
• The Weight1968 · 4:34

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