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3 Must-Hear Charlie Daniels Songs That Aren’t “The Devil Went Down To Georgia”
Country music outlet American Songwriter has highlighted three lesser-known Charlie Daniels songs worth revisiting beyond his signature hit "The Devil Went Down To Georgia". The piece argues that Daniels' catalogue runs deeper than that one crossover smash, pointing fans towards tracks that showcase his songwriting across different eras and themes, from working-class pride to heartbreak and social commentary.
– "Long Haired Country Boy" (1975, from Fire On The Mountain) — written solely by Daniels; re-released in 1980, when it became a Top 30 hit, and covered by Cody Johnson in 2019. – "Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye" (1986, from Me And The Boys) — a Top 10 hit dealing with drowning heartbreak in alcohol. – "Simple Man" (1989) — co-written with band members Taz DiGregorio, Jack Gavin and Charles Hayward; the title track of Daniels' 1989 album and his final Top 15 single.
In short
- Article picks 3 standout Charlie Daniels songs besides "Devil Went Down To Georgia"
- Includes "Long Haired Country Boy", "Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye" and "Simple Man"
- Spans Daniels' career from 1975 to 1989, his last Top 15 hit
Explained simply
Charlie Daniels was a country music singer and guitarist whose career spanned several decades. He became best known for "The Devil Went Down To Georgia", a crossover hit that brought him mainstream attention, but his work extended far beyond this single song.
This piece from country music publication American Songwriter explores three other notable tracks from Daniels' catalogue that deserve recognition. These songs span different periods of his career, from the mid-1970s through to the late 1980s, and touch on themes including working-class life, romantic heartbreak and personal reflection.
The article suggests that while "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" remains his most famous achievement, Daniels was a more versatile and prolific songwriter than his one major hit might indicate. These three songs represent a broader range of his songwriting across different eras and themes.
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