On April 15, 1974, “Sounds of the South” label released “Second Helping”, the second Lynyrd Skynyrd album. It was recorded in January 1974, at “Record Plant Studios”, in Los Angeles, except track “Sweet Home Alabama”, recorded in June 1973, at “Studio One” in Doraville, Georgia, and was produced by Al Kooper. In 1987, the album was certified 2x Platinum by the “RIAA”.

Personnel:

• Ronnie Van Zant– lead vocals
• Gary Rossington– guitar
• Allen Collins– guitar
• Ed King– guitar, bass, backing vocals
• Al Kooper– piano, backing vocals
• Billy Powell– keyboards
• Leon Wilkeson– bass, backing vocals
• Bob Burns– drums
• Mike Porter – drums
• Bobby Keys, Trevor Lawrence and Steve Madaio – horns
• Merry Clayton,Clydie King, Sherlie Matthews – backing vocals

Track listing:

1. Sweet Home Alabama – Ed King, Gary Rossington, Ronnie Van Zant
2. I Need You – Ed King, Gary Rossington, Ronnie Van Zant
3. Don’t Ask Me No Questions – Gary Rossington, Ronnie Van Zant
4. Workin’ for MCA – Ed King, Ronnie Van Zant
5. The Ballad of Curtis Loew – Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant
6. Swamp Music – Ed King, Ronnie Van Zant
7. The Needle and the Spoon – Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant
8. Call Me the Breeze – J. J. Cale