121 talking about this. From: Steve Vetter Message-ID: 0097B704.54AB1740.19605@vax1.elon.edu> Subject: CRD: Lynyrd Skynyrd - The Ballad of Curtis Loew The Ballad of Curtis Loew by Lynyrd Skynyrd G D C (walk down to) G Well, I used to wake the mornin' before the rooster crowed, G D C (walk down to) G Searchin' for soda bottles to get myself some dough. "The original version of the band only played 'Curtis Loew' one time on stage," said original band member Ed King. The song was released in 1974 on Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Second Helping” album. Visit www.skynyrdscotland.wordpress.com 167 talking about this. The song was first released on the band's 1974 album, Second Helping and again on their compilation, The Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd and later on All Time Greatest Hits.It is on many of their compilation albums and before the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash, was performed once live on stage. All things Lynyrd Skynyrd & offshoot bands. Get all the lyrics to songs by Moe & John Hiatt and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Rather, Curtis Loew is a composite of different people, including Skynyrd lead guitarist Ricky Medlocke's grandfather, Shorty Medlocke. "We were playing in a basement in some hotel and thought we'd try it. Remembering and celebrating his genius. In loving memory of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Allen Collins who passed away on this day, 1990. "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" Well I used to wake the morning before the rooster crowed Searching for soda bottles to get myself some dough Brought 'em down to the corner, down to the country store Cash 'em in and give my money to a man named Curtis Loew Old Curt was a black man with white curly hair All things Lynyrd Skynyrd & offshoot bands. From MCA Records in 1976, here is the original full set of Lynyrd Skynyrd coloured 12" vinyl to promote the … "The Ballad of Curtis Loew" was later released on several compilation albums, including The Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd and All Time Greatest Hits. Originally from Atlanta and currently living in Nashville, they are descendants of tortured artist and creative genius Edgar Allan Poe.” “The Ballad of Curtis Loew” was written by Allen Collins and Ronnie VanZant. Well in light of the surprise ending from Eric’s new single, I thought it only appropriate to revisit his own version of “Ballad of Curtis Loew.” Eric originally recorded the cover for the 2010 album Sweet Home Alabama: The Country Music Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd , … "The Ballad of Curtis Loew" is a song written by Allen Collins and Ronnie Van Zant and recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd. . Curtis Loew is not the name of an actual person from Ronnie Van Zant's life. Contrary to the song's lyrics, Shorty was not black.