This song is a very laid back classic rock song that was "a pop tune back in the day" according to a friend of mine. I think the laid back feeling comes from the moderate tempo and the use of slide guitar, which gives it a southern flare.
It only has two chords, but I think there's a lot more to it that makes it more interesting than current pop tunes. Notably, there are several structual phenomena involving changes in texture. There are musical interludes with solos that are actually improvised, and not planned long in advance, like pop tunes today. Also, there is a breakdown, where the drums drop out and everything calms down for a little bit.
The vocals seem more real too. Maybe it's the older recording technology, or that the lead singer has a more "raw" voice. He's also playing around with the melody - it seems like he would sing it differently every time.
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