So Into You

The Zoo Crew is spinning the classic hit "So Into You" by Atlanta Rhythm Section, from their 1976 album A Rock and Roll Alternative, and Zoo Freaks, this one’s got some juicy stories behind it! This track, a smooth southern rock gem, was written by Buddy Buie, Dean Daughtry, and Robert Nix, and it’s all about that instant, almost mystical attraction to someone who walks into the room. Rumor has it the song was inspired by Leslie Hawkins, one of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s backup singers, known as a "Honkette." Fans on sites like Songfacts claim drummer Robert Nix was smitten when she strutted in, though it’s said she didn’t return his affections. True or not, the song’s lyrics capture that electric vibe with lines like “There was voodoo in the vibes,” and it became their biggest hit, peaking at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977. Some fans even got creative with their own spin on the lyrics—check this out from a Songfacts commenter named Oliver Clothesoff: “When you walked into the room, There was voodoo in your glance. I was captured by your style, But I couldn't get in your pants.” Cheeky, right? The song’s got that playful edge, with a double entendre that’s had fans buzzing for decades.

Now, let’s dive into how Atlanta Rhythm Section got their start. Formed in 1970 in Doraville, Georgia, the band came together from the ashes of two groups, Classics IV and The Candymen, who’d backed legends like Roy Orbison. Rodney Justo, Barry Bailey, Paul Goddard, Dean Daughtry, Robert Nix, and J.R. Cobb were the original lineup, and they kicked things off as the house band for the newly opened Studio One recording studio. These guys were session musicians first, laying down tracks for other artists before they started crafting their own sound. Their mix of southern rock with a pop sensibility set them apart from the rawer sounds of bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd. By the time they dropped A Rock and Roll Alternative, their sixth album, they’d built a loyal following, especially in the South, and “So Into You” was their breakthrough, helping the album go gold. They went on to even bigger success with 1978’s platinum Champagne Jam, cementing their place in rock history.

Zoo Freaks, if you’re digging Atlanta Rhythm Section, you can keep up with them online. Their official website is atlantarhythmsection.com, packed with tour dates and band history. On Facebook, they share updates and throwback pics, while their Instagram is loaded with live shots and fan love. Over on X, they post about gigs and interact with fans. For those wanting to connect with other Zoo Freaks, check out fan communities like the Atlanta Rhythm Section Fan Club on Facebook, where folks share memories, rare photos, and concert stories. So, crank up “So Into You” and let that southern groove take you away!