Cypress Moon Studio, 1000 Alabama Av., Sheffield, AL 35660. Muscle Shoals Sound Studio moved from its original location in 1978, converting this former Naval Reserve building on the Tennessee River to a multi-studio complex. Many of the most important recording artists of the era created their gold and platinum records here, including James Brown, Joan Baez, Jimmy Buffet, Bob Dylan, The Oak Ridge Boys, Julian Lennon, Melissa Etheridge and Little Milton. The building now houses a film production company with the historic recording studio still in use. (256) 381-5745. www.cypressmoonproduction.com. Hours: M – F 10 am-7 pm
