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The Charlie Daniels Band — The Devil Went Down To Georgia
Album: A Decade of Hits
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Released: 1983
Length: 3:35
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The Devil went down to Georgia. He was lookin' for a soul to steal.
He was in a bind 'cause he was way behind. He was willing to make a deal
When he came across this young man sawin' on a fiddle and playin' it hot.
And the Devil jumped upon a hickory stump and said "Boy, let me tell you what."

"I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player, too.
And if you'd care to take a dare I'll make a bet with you.
Now you play a pretty good fiddle, boy, but give the Devil his due.
I'll bet a fiddle of gold against your soul 'cause I think I'm better than you."

The boy said, "My name's Johnny, and it might be a sin,
But I'll take your bet; and you're gonna regret 'cause I'm the best there's ever been."

Johnny, rosin up your bow and play your fiddle hard.
'Cause Hell's broke loose in Georgia and the Devil deals the cards.
And if you win you get this shiny fiddle made of gold,
But if you lose the devil gets your soul.

The Devil opened up his case and he said, "I'll start this show."
And fire flew from his fingertips as he rosined up his bow.
And he pulled the bow across the strings and it made an evil hiss.
And a band of demons joined in and it sounded something like this.

When the Devil finished, Johnny said, "Well, you're pretty good ol' son,
But sit down in that chair right there and let me show you how it's done."

"Fire on the Mountain." Run, boys, run!
The Devil's in the house of the rising sun;
Chicken's in the bread pan picking out dough.
Granny, does your dog bite? No, child, no.

The Devil bowed his head because he knew that he'd been beat.
And he laid that golden fiddle on the ground at Johnny's feet.
Johnny said, "Devil, just come on back if you ever wanna try again,
'Cause I've told you once--you son of a bitch--I'm the best there's ever been."
And he played:

"Fire on the Mountain." Run, boys, run!
The Devil's in the house of the rising sun;
Chicken's in the bread pan picking out dough.
Granny, does your dog bite? No, child, no.
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R.I.P Charlie 
Posted 3 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
kcar wrote:
Wasn't "Sweet Home Alabama" the Lynyrd Skynyrd response to Young's "Southern Man" and "Alabama"?
Yes, yes, yes... this is kind of like playing "telephone" isn't it? At least it helps explain how Bush was able to confuse people about Saddam and 9/11 so easily...
Posted 17 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
dewhead wrote:
Well, apparently Bill has deemed them worthy. And I trust Bill's judgement a lot more than I would ever trust your ignorant, abrasive, inbred Yankee opinion. And, btw, in case you don't know your rock and roll history, Neil Young dissed first. Freebird was a reply.
Wasn't "Sweet Home Alabama" the Lynyrd Skynyrd response to Young's "Southern Man" and "Alabama"? From "Sweet Home Alabama": "Big wheels keep on turning Carry me home to see my kin Singing songs about the Southland I miss Alabamy once again And I think its a sin, yes Well I heard mister Young sing about her Well, I heard ole Neil put her down Well, I hope Neil Young will remember A Southern man don't need him around anyhow"
Posted 17 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
I hate this song. Hate, hate, hate. Never had to turn off RP before, ever. First time for everything. Such a shame, after the sublime Crossroads and Albert King...
Posted 17 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
I try not to post negative comments, they're just not productive, but... You've absolutely GOT to be joking. Really, is this a mistake? Jesus, I hope so.
Posted 17 years ago by birdland    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
Freebird is southern white trash. Any band that has to dis Neil Young to promote themselves is not worthy. And although CDB is a good band, they are not worthy of this radio station.
Well, apparently Bill has deemed them worthy. And I trust Bill's judgement a lot more than I would ever trust your ignorant, abrasive, inbred Yankee opinion. And, btw, in case you don't know your rock and roll history, Neil Young dissed first. Freebird was a reply.
Posted 17 years ago by dewhead    [ Reply ]
I think this is only the second time in something like 18 months as an RP listener and who knows how many song comments that I've said this, but ...
Posted 17 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
Everybody get out your trucker hats!!!
Posted 17 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
Freebird is southern white trash. Any band that has to dis Neil Young to promote themselves is not worthy. And although CDB is a good band, they are not worthy of this radio station. And I'm not "your buddy". Dude.
Nasty . . . but funny!
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
What's next Bill, Freebird?
Deck of Cards? Camouflage ? If a Picture < Telly Savalas>? Spirit in the Sky ? Wanderin' Star? Puff the Magic Dragon? Puff Dragon vs the Devil? P. Dragon < featuring the Devil > vs Spirit in the Sky < featuring he-whos-name-cannot-be-spoken>
Posted 17 years ago by Paul_in_Australia    [ Reply ]
Rafter101 wrote:
Whaaaaiiitt a minute buddy...Freebird ROCKS! Dude!
Freebird is southern white trash. Any band that has to dis Neil Young to promote themselves is not worthy. And although CDB is a good band, they are not worthy of this radio station. And I'm not "your buddy". Dude.
Posted 17 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
In it's genre a 10.
Posted 17 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
The devil got robbed, he had the better solo!
Posted 17 years ago by PacificNWPariah    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
What's next Bill, Freebird?
Whaaaaiiitt a minute buddy...Freebird ROCKS! Dude!
Posted 17 years ago by Rafter101    [ Reply ]
This song gets a 10--CHEESY, but in a good way...
Posted 17 years ago by Rafter101    [ Reply ]
Lily Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts is an example of how to tell a story in a song; this quasi religious mumbo jumbo should be consigned to the Bible belt in the US so they can spend their time warning each other about 'the devil' and selling plastic crucifixes
Posted 17 years ago by Paul_in_Australia    [ Reply ]
flyboy wrote:
This song always makes me think of that cute little gymnast girl bouncing across the floor at the Olympics.
???
Posted 17 years ago by redtex    [ Reply ]
I will always LURVE this song!
Posted 17 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
Freebish wrote:
I think the devil's solo is the better of the two.
You know, I've always thought that, too. Sounds like the times Ornette Coleman has picked up the violin to make screechy free jazz. I like that noisy stuff.
Posted 17 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
This song always makes me think of that cute little gymnast girl bouncing across the floor at the Olympics.
Posted 17 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
Hey, where's Beez when the Nascar music's on?
Posted 17 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
What's next Bill, Freebird?
Posted 17 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
Charlie Daniels a right-wing wacko door knob.
Posted 17 years ago by joshfm    [ Reply ]
Dig the devil theme tonight... 3:32 pm - Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia 3:28 pm - Cream - Crossroads 3:25 pm - Albert King - Born Under A Bad Sign 3:21 pm - Beatles - Revolution 1 3:17 pm - Calexico - Deep Down 3:14 pm - The Vines - Vision Valley -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3:07 pm - Dan Hicks - I Scare Myself 3:06 pm - Rod Serling - Twilight Zone 3:02 pm - Golden Earring - Twilight Zone
Posted 17 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Hah, love the Crossroads set!
Posted 17 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
Freebish wrote:
I think the devil's solo is the better of the two.
He's got nothing on the Robot Devil though
Posted 19 years ago by BoFiS    [ Reply ]
Rats. I was going to upload "The Devil Went Down to Scunthorpe" by the Toy Dolls. Maybe next year.
Posted 19 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
VERY COOL! Primus does a excellent cover of this song. I think I like the Primus version better. (pimp)
Posted 19 years ago by lovebuzz    [ Reply ]
indypaul wrote:
How did the devil lose this again?
Especially considering his sweet backup band of demons kicking out the jams. Edit: That's not cheatin', that's doin' it devil-style! Johnny just had those dumb vocals on his side, there's no way he should have won. A rematch in Hell would find a right result.
Posted 19 years ago by Schmackdown    [ Reply ]
this is fun! the bad guy always loses people!
Posted 19 years ago by asparklinggirl    [ Reply ]
indypaul wrote:
How did the devil lose this again?
Johhny won by default, the Devil cheated and brought that band of demons in.
Posted 19 years ago by supremo    [ Reply ]
Freebish wrote:
I think the devil's solo is the better of the two.
I hope you realize, you're going to burn for thinking that.
Posted 19 years ago by ScottyB    [ Reply ]
How did the devil lose this again?
Posted 19 years ago by indypaul    [ Reply ]
I think the devil's solo is the better of the two.
Posted 19 years ago by Freebish    [ Reply ]