The Charlie Daniels Band – The Devil Went Down to Georgia
“The Devil Went Down to Georgia” is a song written and recorded by Charlie Daniels for his 1979 album Million Mile Reflections. The song is a country rock ballad that tells the story of a fiddle-playing contest between a young man named Johnny and the Devil. The song is a classic of the Southern rock genre and has been covered by many artists, including Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hank Williams Jr., and Brad Paisley.
Background and composition
“The Devil Went Down to Georgia” was written by Charlie Daniels in 1979. The song was inspired by a traditional folk tale about a fiddle-playing contest between a young man and the Devil. Daniels wanted to write a song that would capture the excitement and energy of a Southern rock jam session.
The song’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery and detail, and they paint a powerful picture of a fiddle-playing contest between a young man and the Devil. The song’s melody is catchy and upbeat, and it perfectly complements the song’s lyrics.
Recording and production
“The Devil Went Down to Georgia” was recorded at Capricorn Sound Studios in Macon, Georgia. The song was produced by Joel Dix.
The recording features Charlie Daniels on lead vocals and fiddle. Daniels’ vocals are passionate and soulful, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written and recorded by Charlie Daniels in 1979.
- The song is a country rock ballad that tells the story of a fiddle-playing contest between a young man named Johnny and the Devil.
- The song is a classic of the Southern rock genre and has been covered by many artists, including Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hank Williams Jr., and Brad Paisley.
- “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” was featured in the 1980 film Urban Cowboy.