Dixieland characterized by the staccatic playing in all-white groups such as The Original Dixieland Jazz Band in contrast to the slower, syncopated back-beat style of playing characterized by musicians like King Oliver or Kid Ory. "Dixieland" is often today applied to bands playing in a traditional style. Bands such as those of Eddie Condon and Muggsy Spanier were tagged with the "Dixieland" label, reflecting the grouping of the Chicago and New Orleans styles of traditional jazz under the same label. "Chicago style" is often applied to the sound of Chicagoans such as Jimmy McPartland, Eddie Condon, Muggsy Spanier, and Bud Freeman.
Dixieland Delight plea from university officials to not sing the modified version. The original album version was edited by nearly 1½ minutes for release as a single. The differences include: The single edit is included in several of Alabama's greatest hits collections, including "For the Record". The full-length album version is included on the band's second greatest hits album. Released in January 1983, "Dixieland Delight" became Alabama's ninth No. 1 song on "Billboard magazine"'s Hot Country Singles chart. To date, "Dixieland Delight" remains one of the group's most popular songs. Dixieland Delight "Dixieland Delight" is a song written by Ronnie Rogers, and