The Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia | REACTION

[@vincentnix4931]

I may never get this grin off my face. I just discovered you tonight and have now spent three hours watching your reactions. Awesome!

[@lilsuzq32]

@Vincent Nix -- Jamel is great, I love him and JayVeeTV. These young'uns finding "our" music is pure gold!!

[@hockeyteeth]

I watch this guy every night after work to listen to good music and laugh.

[@amacks1971]

That was me last night!

[@David_Theisen]

I’ve dedicated some whole nights during my Coronacation from work to watching his reaction videos!! LOL

[@chipdamutt108]

He's addictive, isn't he?

[@albertdenardo2777]

This song came out in 1979 and it still kicks it today. R.I.P. Charlie.

[@MK-nn7gm]

That scene in Urban Cowboy where they did it live 🔥🔥🔥

[@meikorules1]

1978 not 1979 !

[@cynthiathompson4380]

My daughter’s fav song and she’s 6

[@kanemary56]

Agreed!!!

[@dragonking8085]

RIP

[@roncreswell6843]

"There's just some music you never know that you need in your life". I loved that comment

[@TheRAYviewYT]

Best placement of a curse word in any song, ever!

[@tobysgamingworld1550]

He nailed it. I’ve heard this song my whole life and never realized this song is basically a low key rap battle vs the devil lol.

[@erraticonteuse]

I would pay good money for a full-on hip-hop cover of this song. Like how Run-DMC covered Aerosmith's "Walk This Way".

[@scoobedoo7481]

@@erraticonteuse it was more a collaboration than a cover. Run-DMC had never even heard of the song Walk This Way. Aerosmith was trying to find their way back to success from a turn down in popularity mostly due to drug use. You don't have two of your band mates nicknamed the toxic twins for nothing. It was a huge success for Aerosmith. I'm not sure if Run-DMC had any additional success due to their collaboration.

[@steampunker7]

@@erraticonteuse Personally I'd love to see a more jazz inspired version where the Devil Came Up To Harlem. Slow down the tempo a bit, break out the big band brass, tap into a little Cab Calloway and let it swing. :)

[@Ishie1013]

High key man. I don't think MGK was going after Eminem's soul.

[@cmac1701]

Same

[@Crazyhorse75-u2z]

As a Georgia resident im all for making this the state anthem.

[@meganlodon]

As a GA resident as well: YES! All the way!!!

[@catjudo1]

Only if we in Florida get a new state anthem called Margaritaville!

[@meganlodon]

@@catjudo1 😂

[@Laudon1228]

Over Ray Charles’ beautiful “Georgia”???

[@meganlodon]

@@Laudon1228 Hmmm. Two state anthems?

[@Rebel9668]

The Devil whispered in my ear, "You're not strong enough to withstand the storm." I whispered back "At least I didn't lose my golden fiddle to some hillbilly in Georgia."

[@rranger1014]

Aye!

[@witzelasper2821]

Boom

[@gailenefuller8330]

He's telling the story

[@whutzat]

B U R N!

[@Desiree917us]

Omg I love it!!! Best comment EVER!! EVER EVER EVER!!!

[@rickwatkins6449]

Charlie Daniels is the greatest fiddle player this world has ever seen and NOBODY will ever be able to match his skill and talent with the fiddle

[@Jan-u2x2r]

So true agree totally 👌

[@hudvm1]

Rest in Peace, Charlie Daniels. Today, the world has lost a true icon.

[@mozfan2436]

That son of a bitch finally got his revenge on Charlie

[@andrewparks6943]

He is a country legend and will be missed

[@dennis2966]

@politically incorrect "I done told you once you son of a bitch, I'm the best that's ever been". That's the line that Johnny (Charlie) says to the devil. Smoked Salmon was simply referring to that.

[@Slicksterpat]

The devil is hiding his golden fiddles.

[@flamingmoose1479]

Now not even a golden fiddle will sate Johnny's quest to show that son of a bitch who's the best that's ever been.

[@johnkahlon8630]

The Charlie Daniels Band - The Legend of Wooley Swamp .... a must hear

[@SuperGolgotha]

Definitely, it's an awesome song.

[@meangenevstheworld.7773]

1 of my favorite CDB songs.

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

"If y'ever go back in the Wooley swamp, well, y'better NOT go at night! There's things down there, in the middle of them woods that'd make a strong man die of fright! There's things that crawl, 'n' things that fly, 'n' things that creep around on the ground And they say the ghost of Lucius Clay gets up and he walks around..." 😛😜🤘

[@BRENDAJASON1]

Yep the ole Woolley swap, what it is Charlie knows theirs places like that had plenty of places here in these back woods of the south.

[@mr198221]

Haven't heard that in years. Will play it later!

[@vote4pedro7]

"He's rappin' a little bit..." Never thought about it that way, but Jamel, I think you're right!

[@mikeoh712]

100%. I would LOVE to hear a real rap version of this!!

[@corinnaburtchell3409]

No shit huh!! I would have never thought of that way but he's absolutely right!!

[@ayiii1776]

Omg he's right!!! Lol!

[@lisadempsey9259]

Like johnny cash singing boy named sue

[@ChrisdeHaan]

Think of KMC Kru the devil came up to michigan.

[@johnvincent7163]

Charlie Daniels played for us in Iraq in 2005 at fob Caldwell...he was the friendliest most authentic person and he did the concert with Tennessee national guard troops in his band...that was awesome!! I'll never forget that.

[@thb3boys]

Thank you!

[@DeidreL9]

Wow @JohnVincent that is so awesome! Glad you came back safely, love from Oz🇦🇺

[@ruthcrawford3015]

Thank you Sir, for your Service! ...And thank you for sharing this awesome story with us!!! ...a good man, Charlie.

[@Patriot46426]

Lucky bastard, Thanks buddy I was on a army boat in Kuwait in August 05 to 06

[@sroevukasroevuka]

Thank you for your service. Lucky you that had to be an incredible show.

[@Chronicmom68]

Country music gets a bad wrap, but it houses some of the most iconic musicians and vocalists to ever live! I'm glad you liked it. This was a staple of my childhood!

[@MrROTD]

Vince Gill playing a mean lead guitar or Garth Brooks putting on a hell of a show that had everyone going nuts I seen both live just amazing and I;m mostly a metal or rock fan, Charlie was incredible.

[@Chronicmom68]

You're a lucky guy to have seen them! So many of the good ones are gone now but gone or not, there are icons in country that can't be out done!

[@michaelmcneely9169]

Daniels' music, including this song, got played on album oriented rock stations. Most of his hits were more Southern rock, less country.

[@CherryBlossom3x3]

I think modern, stadium country is what give country a bad wrap. Country no longer has a story or a soul. Current country is just southern pop.

[@Chronicmom68]

@@CherryBlossom3x3 I would agree with that assessment.

[@sandraduplechin7191]

Love that Jamel has an open mind to all kinds of music.

[@danielupsdell2697]

He is so cool

[@whoyoukidding1]

Charlie Daniels crashed through every imaginable musical barrier with this song! It was a hit on top 40, on rock stations, even on AM radio. Everybody not only knew the song but we all LOVED the song!

[@jayhank5838]

My generation, thanks for playing this one. RIP Charlie Daniels.

[@IronmanLIIII0]

Charlie Daniels is in his late 70's now, been married to the same woman over 50 years and is just as good as he was 40 years ago! He still is writing music and touring

[@indiald3373]

IronmanLIIII: BLESSINGS TO MR. DANIELS

[@caleplays6611]

83 years old actually..

[@amypoole5439]

I've got to meet Charlie three or four times. He is absolutely amazing. Every time I've met him he put his arm around me and pulled me in for a hug. The picture we took together looks like we've known each other forever. He is a good man.

[@moonlily1]

@@amypoole5439 I'm sure he's very nice to certain types of white people.

[@tat2dfreak3]

@@moonlily1 Ain't room for that here, WhiteRockOrbitingEarthWhiteFlower1 Have an awesome day! 💖

[@rogerlewis6488]

When the mind has been expanded it can never go back to it's original size.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

your mind is like a parachute, it doesn't work if its no open.

[@kimberlywarren1183]

I love this comment.

[@jameseenacoene7680]

That is a great quote. I'm going to use it. Thanks.

[@outdoorsguy]

What is learned cannot be unlearned.

[@TYB1970]

NEVER

[@ssjwes]

I've always considered people with well rounded musical appreciation to be generally good, open minded people. Music connects.

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

I'll take the compliment myself.

[@pierreo33]

@@TheSubwaysurfer en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissism

[@horsehide3039]

ssjwes truer words were never spoken,my friend

[@IrishKack]

You’re gd right it does!

[@rickcolumbo3148]

That comment kinda disregards the thousands of rapes that have taken place on or near a piano, let alone an orchestra pit.

[@sinneadfert]

They aren't just making the instruments talk, they are making them sing! He was one amazing fiddler

[@troyveal3187]

The Best!

[@billparker1892]

It’s a sad day RIP Charlie Daniels,glad you had the chance to find his music.

[@jopan1363]

XO

[@tammybrennan2040]

This was epic 💃

[@spiritualinsight]

When did he pass?

[@billparker1892]

spiritualinsight he passed on july 6th

[@spiritualinsight]

@@billparker1892 wow so super recent. More recent then Kenny Rogers, but not as recent as Grant Imahara.

[@nattyrf511]

I LOVE this song. I'm a 37 year old Latina, first generation immigrant. Lived in the hood in NJ my whole life (since age 1). I'm "not supposed to like that music" as per the ppl I grew up around. But, I've never cared what other's opinions were. I do me. Watching you hear this song, brought me so much joy, I had tears in my eyes. I'm an instant fan & will now binge watch... thank you Sir.

[@chestchirecateyes]

Who said you're not supposed to like this kind of music? Tell whosoever to kick rocks! I'm Jamaican and I've slays listened to everything from classical to rocknroll, and everything in between! I think that's one of the reasons Jamaicans are so musically creative because we hear and listen to music from all over the world as it helps expands our musical ears.

[@mjrussell414]

Blessed Mom Thank goodness you had your own mind.

[@patriciaalvarez3006]

This Latina also is not a big country fan but old school country now that's a different story...Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers & this song was & still is the shit

[@jairosoto3445]

Same here lmaoo. I'm born and raised south central Mexican but his shit gave me the same feeling🤣

[@sparky6086]

At the time it was released, around 1979, "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" was a huge crossover hit which played on Urban, Country, Pop, Gospel. Maybe Latin, but I don't know, since we didn't have a local Latin music station, until a few years later?

[@danebono7667]

Saying "I done told you once you sonofabitch I'm the best there's ever been" TO THE DEVIL is the ultimate mic drop moment.

[@Elleeekk]

you tell'em!

[@scotty1404]

those words should be every day comments to the devil...We should talk to that punk Satan like that all the time

[@heithsherrer9928]

Guess that's privilege to all .

[@the_Real_Grammy_of_6]

Dane Bono - your comment gave me a visual. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@imbwildrd3693]

back in the day when they played this on the radio they played a version that said "son of a gun" instead of bitch.

[@angelamyles889]

I am so excited for you to experience this. As a Black women growing up in Colorado. The music you review are the soundtrack of my life. I had this song on cassette. When it broke, I meticulously put it back together with tape. It’s nice to see some who appreciate music from different genres.

[@JackgarPrime]

My favorite part of that song was always near the end of the Devil's turn, where the fiddle legit sounded like demonic howling. He quite literally made that fiddle sing. Incredible talent.

[@skylab14]

Quincy Jones once said: "There's only two kinds of music... Good music and bad music." .... Nice reaction. ✅👍

[@the_Real_Grammy_of_6]

Skylab14 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@joeyaerosmith]

And this is the second one :D

[@jimmyboy131]

Eddie van Halen once said, "there's no such thing as bad music. There's just music you don't like."

[@the_Real_Grammy_of_6]

jimmyboy131 That’s a great comment ‼️

[@bobgarr6246]

@@joeyaerosmith to each his own brother, to each his own.

[@laurakali6522]

Yes that’s Charlie....he’s 83 this year and still tours....he was very popular in the northeast in the mid-late 70’s and early 80’s....we loved our southern rock cross over music...

[@dianagerding8541]

laura kali yes he was HUGE back then!!! Sold out concerts all over the place!!💚💚

[@sukioki6983]

I just saw him along with Travis Tritt... Charlie Daniels still sounded amazing!!!

[@derrickmeade4891]

I saw him last year lol

[@DeidreL9]

Oh man…right up til she passed at 88 years old, my mum would dance around singing the “I told you once, you son of a bxxch ” line, hooting with joy. This so good!!! So unexpected too for the time❤️

[@rachelraquel758]

When you said “hold on, Charlie” it cracked me up.

[@cwhichard]

Jamal loves how the music makes him feel. He looks at everything with unmolested ears. Mad props to Jamal. And, yes, Charlie Daniels was a musical genius. CW

[@tonystark9576]

Unmolested? Lmao can't stop laughing at that!!! 🤭😂

[@JadedBelle]

Exactly!

[@MrEric622]

As a Georgia boy, I approve this message. I like the hat Jamal.

[@IcePrincess751-kb9bq]

Eric the Red-He sure does wear it well!😁

[@dcmc7383]

Good stuff, right?

[@spidermiss2426]

Yup!!! I'm a native of Atlanta (as in... one of the few that was actually born there) and without a doubt most everyone there knows this song. (no matter what genre they grew up listening to)

[@meganlodon]

@@spidermiss2426 I can say the same for Athens, well, those not in UGA that is...

[@jayelvers7369]

R. I. P. CDB, all time favorite Charlie Daniel's song!!!!!! Looking back in the 1980s!

[@redx1708]

Before rap there was talking blues. A country tradition. A boy named Sue by Johnny Cash is another example, But Charlie is a master when it comes to that.

[@danbardos3498]

It's funny how rap and country are so similar. Lyrically; both can be brutality real and cut very deep. Something rock and jazz never could do as well.

[@systemlfo]

Before that there was the Irish bard.

[@garrettmckinney7565]

@@danbardos3498 you havent listened to much rock/metal then if you dont think rock isnt deep or can brutal in reality

[@systemlfo]

tha Dude - gospel was mainly derived from the Celtic church choirs of Wales. Blue Grass (mountain music) is derived from Irish, Scandinavian and Germanic folk and hymns. Mississippi delta blues is derived from Bluegrass and gospel. A misconception is that delta blues is Black music and Bluegrass is only White is due to record executives from NY in the 1920s travelling south to discover true American culture. They found that both Black and White musicians played Blues, Bluegrass and hybrids of both but the executives wanted to divide what Black and White musicians play because it’s better for marketing.

[@danbardos3498]

@@garrettmckinney7565 I didn't say they didn't, overall tho they don't. Look at all the top hits of the genres going back to the 40s. There's a clear difference.

[@Stardust_4300]

Not only is Charlie Daniels the best fiddle player he's one of the nicest humans you will ever meet 💞

[@_S.D._]

Yes!! I've seen him in concert 3 times now and got to meet him the 2nd time. He held my daughter who was just over a year at the time. She was playing with his hat. He was so great with her! 🥰

[@marycarricaburu3683]

i was at a NASCAR race several years ago and his rendition of the National Anthem was the best and most moving I have ever heard.

[@jamiehoward3151]

Yes he is!

[@andrealoyola1766]

He really is. Very down-to-earth and and real.

[@vinceedwards3978]

I have heard great things about Charlie Daniels

[@nhstorage]

Charlie and his band didn't make the instruments talk, he made them SCREAM!

[@nightthornkvala94132]

And hiss.

[@marjoriesdaughter73]

That's what I said. :D

[@danbazan1691]

I used to DJ at clubs and would play this song as a "Mood changer" and boy did it ever work.. people of all ages absolutely were electrified everytime, this song will be a classic for generations

[@marcdelaurier4638]

Grew up with this band and I still get chills when Charlie calls the devil a son of a bitch.

[@marjoriesdaughter73]

Right! I have heard this song thousands of times and I still got goosebumps listening to this. And can we give props to the band? They are amazing. Not everybody sounds good live, but they are amazing.

[@junekazama7]

❤️ true story

[@gingerspain423]

@@marjoriesdaughter73 Now that's a real band playing real music! Not like today where everything is auto-tuned! Love that song and I love that band! Charlie Daniels wherever you are thank you!

[@marjoriesdaughter73]

@@gingerspain423 Absolutely.

[@analogkid4957]

Yeah the am radio version when this was played a lot had “ son of a gun”

[@mendyjocateslyle4313]

Thank you so very much, Mr. Jamal, for showing the great amount of respect that the late, legendary Mr. Charlie Daniels deserves. This reaction video seriously warmed my heart. Charlie Daniels was, is and always will be by personal hero and idol...not just for his amazing musical talents but also for the truly awesome person he was.

[@amywilliams809]

Hey, I just shared this with Charlie's lead guitarist (my husband's close friend) Bruce Brown. The guy in the cast was Taz. He wrote that with Charlie. I am sure CD will be seeing your reaction. You're cool

[@Aliante4]

[@4swordkeeper]

RIP 😔 🙏

[@karesalynn2061]

Sorry to hear of his passing this week 😢😭

[@RachelPallatin]

My condolences to you, your family and friends

[@4swordkeeper]

@@RachelPallatin He was no relation to me.. A friend of mine told me.. She said she once messaged him on social media and he replied.. Saying what a nice guy he was.. And the other day messaged me telling me of his passing.. I think it was a stroke.. He lived a good long life..

[@craigolmsted964]

I gotta admit I'm a little jealous. This song has always been apart of my life. I love seeing a person finding this song

[@Jermeister12]

Me 2 Craig😀😀Hell I love the whole record 😀

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

💯

[@briant6669]

I realized that is what is good about reaction videos. You cant have a first time twice, but watching someone else is the next best thing.

[@OMyStarz]

Remember when the radio version changed the b word to son of a gun? They wouldn't let that word on the air, you had to buy the record to hear the original version. 😂

[@smward87]

Since no one else seemed to answer: this is from 1979

[@claringbud7525]

I remember! I was 12 when this came out, and I love it!!

[@mamabear310]

I was 4 years old. I'm a '75 model! Charlie, Hank Jr., DAC, Merle Haggard, Waylon, and Willie played through my house amongst many different genres of awesome music! Thank you for the info! 1979!

[@codymurakami5832]

Your a hero my guy.

[@goodtogrow7774]

The year I was born! I came in with a bang it seems :)

[@tgwife1964]

I did mention it earlier...no biggie

[@justinmiller3754]

Ladies and gentleman the first time Charlie Daniels has ever been likened to "rap"

[@visionlink]

have you heard "uneasy rider"?

[@spsdrummer]

I've always called his song Uneasy Rider the world's first country rap song. If you haven't heard it, do yourself a favor.

[@owenbalzer6582]

Dr. Dre said himself that Charlie Daniels was one of the first rappers

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

Rapping goes way back and that's obviously what Daniels is doing.

[@chelliebean5773]

@@spsdrummer exactly!

[@lynngreco6304]

No one can play the fiddle like Charlie Daniels did. He rocked it till the end.

[@irafranklin5908]

He was a hell of a man. Actually had the opportunity to be his security for a special concert. He did this for the troops in Fort Hood. After this particular song his bow was completely destroyed and the crowd went wild. Awesome night...RIP CHARLIE DANIELS.

[@mena94x3]

“Okay! Hold on Charlie! . . . Is that Charlie?” 😂😂 I love your reactions!

[@NANA37493]

mena94x3 me too , remember when he said oh man wait a minute He is Rapping lol

[@nettiemac]

Saw him about this time last year - the man is 83 and can still TEAR UP a fiddle. He was amazing!!

[@silverhippie3910]

I just love watching people who love music finding Masterpieces like this. And just completely loving them. ✌✌✌

[@Lola-di8fq]

I was excited for him

[@zevongrie1402]

42 years later and I still love this song: Charlie’s talent was absolutely off the charts.

[@lyleak212]

I have tears rolling down my cheeks for two reasons, 1) bringing back memories of songs I used to know, and 2) watching your reaction and enjoyment.

[@forexercises]

me too, me too I so needed this today

[@kathy-t5q]

Ditto

[@jasongwin4272]

This song almost didn't happen. When they thought they were done with the album, Daniels realized there wasn't enough fiddle on it, so they had to write another song. One of, if not the biggest song of his career, and one of the most well-known country songs of all time. If you can find Dan Rather's The Interview with him, it's well worth the watch.

[@imthekeeperofthecheese5579]

"The music in this world is incredible ". Truth.

[@cynthiaharrell2144]

CHARLIE DANIELS IS A NATIONAL TREASURE. RIP CHARLIE!!!

[@debbimoore9312]

Country, rap and folk are so similar. They are all storytellers. Keep pushing forward, you're energy is very positive!

[@CrochetCrochetJoyJoy]

And can we have a nod to the Irish and Scottish roots of so much of country and folk music?

[@plain_simple_garak]

I'm from rural east TN, pretty much everyone here grew up playing bluegrass and country, and most of us are descended in some way from Ulster and Irish settlers who came here a few decades before the potato famine and settled this region. You can really hear it in the older generation. My great grandmother was in her 90's when she passed away recently, and she had a lilting twang to the way she spoke that is pretty much gone now in the younger generation. Even in her children it was less pronounced. But the music is a direct link

[@eleawood2447]

Yes ! The south has so much Irish roots.

[@alvinwine5665]

Amen brother those are my roots Irish and Scottish

[@relayerdave]

@@alvinwine5665 Yeah, my grandparents were from Scotland. I am very appreciative of my heritage.

[@theravyshow2570]

Scots-Irish and African !

[@JusticeFortheSilenced]

I've never met a person who didn't like that song, Black, white or whatever.

[@melindaroop1346]

Right??? If someone doesn't like this song, there is no hope for their soul lol.

[@tipperary1082]

I understand black and white but what the hell is "whatever"?

[@JusticeFortheSilenced]

@@tipperary1082 Because there are a lot of ethnicities that don't fall under the category of Black and White.

[@neekyboo77]

I have loved that song for years! "I don' tole you once you summanabitch I'm the best there's ever been!" Love it!

[@bosgaurus1]

@@tipperary1082 whispers: *me lol!

[@allisoncollins1978]

I saw Charlie Daniels in concert a few years before he died. I think he was 80 yes old at the time... BLEW MY MIND. He blew every other performance out of the water. The energy was crazy.

[@jeffcobb2734]

"He was low key rapping a little bit! Ok Charlie, let's go!" LOL

[@marielledawn4358]

I love it when anyone at any age discover “old” music 👏🏽🙌🏽👌🏽👍🏽

[@dibutler8935]

This would've been about 40 yrs ago, and Charlie Daniels is one of the BIGGEST givers to charity causes in the world. A truly good dude.

[@slipknot6789]

My dad was friends with Charlie. We're from upstate NY where this concert was. My dad was at this show and it brings a smile to my face knowing he was there. So I've obviously heard this song a million times growing up and watching this live still gives me goosebumps. RIP dad and Charlie.

[@friderckcougher97]

As a devout hard Rock and death metal underground aficionado since the late sixties to mid 80s, I can tell you my weak spot was great music of other genres- CDB broke my blinders after studying stringed music and I've seen them 3 times at small northern fairs- Charlie and his incredible family of musicians were never missed when they came anywhere near my home. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Thank you CDB!!

[@SalaComMander]

It blows my mind that there's people who have never heard this song before.

[@loki6253]

I know, right?

[@redxsage]

Only the best RAP SONG EVER!

[@loopthetube]

Isnt this great seeing people watch these. Like takes me back too.

[@loki6253]

Sure does. My brother was a big fan of CDB

[@tonydecko7866]

people living less than 10miles from the coast have never seen the ocean, if you set boundaries in your mind you will never know what you are missing.

[@md_vandenberg]

You have got to love the gumption of a good ol' boy just minding his own business, beats Lucifer in a talent show and calls the Serpent of Old a _sumbitch_ just to round out his day.

[@gunnarbiker]

Charlie Daniels was a good Christian man. I got to see him in concert in the 90s and it was amazing. RIP Charlie Daniels and thank you for the great music!

[@lougiacobbi725]

I have nothing bad to say about his music, but living in the same town as Charlie, in his later years, this guy was a major P.O.S. He wasn't a "good christian man". He was filled with racist vitriol and hate.

[@muckleshoot1]

@@lougiacobbi725 the word racist is so Loosely throwin around these days…instead of claiming a man is racist give us some Examples of what makes Charlie a racist..I can say I live in the same town as you and claim your a p e d o or a racist or a thief but just cause I said or think it doesn’t make it true…so what makes Charlie a “racist” ?? Don’t give me the tweet about college kids and don’t give me the typical he has a different political opinion than me so that makes him racist or the he is old white and country so that makes him racist ..If you’re going to try to label and Smear a guy as a racist give some examples and some facts about what makes him a racist..if you can’t or you don’t have facts and proof of his racism you probably shouldn’t be calling him a racist then

[@d34dR0d3n7]

@@lougiacobbi725 So...a "good christian."

[@hughjanus9557]

@@d34dR0d3n7 not even close

[@rollomaughfling380]

@@lougiacobbi725 Chickenhawk, 'swift-boater,' racist, homophobe . . . was good to finally see the back of the disgusting person he became.

[@_BAD_MERC_]

IT JUST DOESN'T GET ANYMORE ICONIC THAN THIS!

[@timbrwolf1121]

Everyone hates country til this song comes on the radio. Also Sweet Home Alabama

[@gardens4good]

And Free Bird

[@jessicastandrew6107]

This is bluegrass. Not country

[@hakontvedt1405]

The Muppet Show gave me a lot of music that was not on the radio here in Norway.

[@creepyaxe]

Sweet home Alabama and Free Bird are NOT country. it's Southern Rock, although Charlie Daniels maybe country

[@hakontvedt1405]

@@creepyaxe Who gives a shit it is fine music any way you puts it.

[@brianh2159]

I saw him in concert several years at a small place. He has someone stringing bows behind him. He literally goes through 3 or 4 bows a song. Especially this one. RIP Charlie.

[@jeanetteburton9873]

And 4 years later I am watching your reaction again. Love you so much.

[@bardlover6]

Even Southerners that dislike country music love this song

[@justingordin9492]

I'm neither southern nor a country fan, but I love this song.

[@psychobeam99]

Yup

[@josephD32]

I'm from California, I can't stand country music (and I'm from Bakersfield, home of Buck Owens and Merle Haggard, so... I tried). I dig the hell out of this song tho.

[@randalthor1327]

I am a metal head to my core and I love this song.

[@cousinsfactory]

no southerners dislike country music

[@Castlecoke]

I met Charlie Daniel's in Iraq, Al tegaddam. He played that song for us. Rest in peace.😔

[@somerandomperson467]

Lol nice

[@sst1911]

Saw Charlie Daniels live last year. He's still got it. Best show I've seen in years.

[@kennethtish2090]

Doesn't he keep extra fiddles on stage for when saws through a string

[@christinabrown8399]

@@kennethtish2090 Not when I worked his show (omg) 20 years ago, but he DID burn through his bow!

[@thomashilbert6406]

I am 34 years old and saw him last year. Best show I have ever been to. Grew up listening to this man. So happy I got to see him play LIVE!!!

[@davidsignor7931]

I saw him ten years ago it was amazing he had a crowd that ranged from 8 to 80 that shows how great of a band CDB is

[@ljgalipeau45]

One of the best, I've seen him four times and always special.

[@jasonanderson2630]

This was the song that made me realize that there was no "real difference " between hip-hop and all other types of music was existential. He was spitting bars the whole time. The best lyricists can draw you in with a great story... beats don't matter... it doesn't hurt tho.

[@boonemyers4739]

Jason Anderson That is the truth. Take a listen to Marty Robbins if you have not already. Great story telling.

[@TheGreatAlan75]

The beat is more important in most cases.. The thing that makes this song great is the music..

[@evilactions1749]

@@TheGreatAlan75 In the world of Pop manufactured crap all people care about is the the beat. But in real music what matters is what is being said.

[@colinmacaoidh9583]

@@boonemyers4739 Absolutely. Marty changed a lot of my friends minds about "country music". It's the inverse of Sturgeons law ("90% of everything is crap."), that is to say, the remaining 10% of anything is worth exploring.

[@ShaunHensley]

Evilactions in music what matters is if it speaks to you.

[@IcePrincess751-kb9bq]

Charlie Daniels is in his 80's,and can still play the hell outta the fiddle to this day!😁

[@deerhaven3350]

I think it's just awesome how you've allowed yourself to be exposed to artists you'd never heard before. Not only has it expanded your knowledge, but you see how some lyrics endure and tie the decades together. We are Family.

[@misterspaceman9563]

"What happened Devil?" "Lost my golden fiddle in a duel" "Aw man that sucks, who was the judge?" "... listen ok"

[@Lammy4ever7]

@@SimuLord Maybe he counts it as a "fiddle-off" 😆

[@goodtogrow7774]

I know rave isn't important but when you see someone who's not like you experiencing something you know and enjoy it it makes your heart burst with happiness! It's like a bridge that brings us all together! I love it!!!

[@18632ewa8]

Tommy Case see that's the thing it's cuz just like you the only difference is he didn't grow up in the same place seeing the same things and the skin tone maybe a little darker or may not be. But he is just the same as you. And now you know.

[@the_Real_Grammy_of_6]

Tommy Case I get exactly what you mean. I’ve also felt that way, but didn’t know how to say it

[@tammystinnett8674]

This came out in 79 and I was 10 years old. My only goal in my life was to be able to learn and sing those words to sing it myself! Glad you enjoyed it Jamel!

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

I was 8 in 79. How times flies. Charlie will always be a top favorite of mine :)

[@helema23]

i grew up listen to this band i was born 4 years after it came out. music of yesteryear just hit better than most of the codswallop they put out these days

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

@@helema23 Nice. Yes - I must agree music today is a much different animal then music of the past. I like the older music better , but can enjoy today's music for what it is. Before Randy Travis came on the scene , John Denver had been my favorite male country artist. As for groups ; Alabama has been and will continue to be my favorite group. I do like all groups though. At the time I first started listening to Alabama the Oak Ridge Boys was another group that I listened to a lot.

[@vickimingus9281]

70's was the best decade

[@danielmoore1232]

The dude is the freaking Jimi Hendrix of fiddles.

[@AlexLaw_Qld]

Funny I was just thinking that.

[@corbindallas18]

Absolutely!

[@3flying986]

This song is forever immortalized as one of break out moments in history of country music R.I.P. Mr.Charlie Daniels

[@GregWampler-xm8hv]

Not country Southern Rock.😎

[@paulconrad6220]

Not just a fiddler, Johnny is the also the greatest shit talker the world has ever known

[@dassonvictorino4658]

jabeck42 and they’re both g.o.a.t.s.

[@pjabrony8280]

Yeah, but he called the Devil a son-of-a-bitch, and the Devil is the child of God, so he blasphemed.

[@OldGriz708]

Who is Johnny?

[@Rich-jy3ps]

Lol

[@whoahorseywhoawzup2187]

@@pjabrony8280 you wackos serious ? That old hairy legs son of a b**** and go to hell and that ain't no blasphemy!

[@lorrieruff4402]

This song came out in 1979, two years before I graduated high school. I am 58 now. To hear the song, how you loved it, made me smile. It was not till a rapper sang one of my favorite Christmas songs did, he did it with such grace, and dignity. Then he changed it up, and showed me how else those same words could be done, and deliver a even more powerful message. Now all before that, I always thought a rapper never really sang. That they never sang about good things. Oh I was so wrong. I drove a school bus, and I told the event to the High Schoolers I drove home, about what I witnessed. I asked them a favor, to give me a song by a rapper that had a good message. So I could listen to them. Ask them to make sure to watch the swearing. They did not let me down. They brought me some songs to listen to, I had to admit, they where all wonderful. The one I love right from the start was a man, telling about the love for his son. I wish I could tell you the name of the artist, and the song, I don't remember. I miss those students, they where always so sweet, and respectful. They told me I taught them a lot, but they taught me so much more.

[@shannonnichols3415]

Lorrie Ruff - THAT is truly being an example & ministering to young people! Not just telling them they have value, but showing it! You have a gift because you are able to connect with them without trying! I hope you stayed involved through your community or schools or church because they need that now more than ever! Bless you!

[@pondafarr]

Sadly, Charlie passed away this year back in July. His like will never be seen again.

[@jennifursun3303]

if you get the chance to read his book do it

[@dionysusincarnate5713]

Gods don't stay on earth long

[@Dad......]

He's immortalized by his fans.

[@Triggerhippie70]

This is one of the best songs ever written! Everything about this song is genius.

[@ketomom4637]

Loved him in urban cowboy! Charlie was a true patriot! Rest easy, Charlie.

[@MK-nn7gm]

That scene was 🔥🔥

[@dannywhitney7166]

I was at this concert second row . Really cool to see it again.

[@johnnywilliams1867]

Danny Whitney Feeling Free off the fire on the mountain album

[@analogkid4957]

Where was this show filmed and what year?

[@claireb9127]

This song is still on 🔥 as much today as when it came out when I was a kid 🎻

[@josephberg1586]

I played this in High School at the "Seniors Who's Who" talent show. We nailed it. It's so much fun to play on the drums. I had only played Rock and Heavy Metal, but We knew a kid named Gus that played Fiddle. Practiced like 4 days and killed it. ;-)

[@lenemargrethebang4747]

Im from Denmark and I didn’t know that song or the band. So I learned something 😊.I’m really enjoying hearing and listening to your videos, lots of love and peace ❤️

[@frankiemanning1743]

The style of singing is called Talking Blues. Heard Mr. Daniels say that in an interview

[@gypsyqueen411]

I don't know why I'm seeing a year old reaction but they never get old. Charlie Daniels Band was some kick butt southern fried country back in the day. "I'll bet a fiddle of gold against your soul cause I think I'm better than you."

[@lauracorriss9538]

The fact we can feel such joy watching someone react to hearing one of our favorite songs proves there is hope for humanity. Love your reaction. But, then again, this is such a great song, played by exceptional musicians.

[@franciswilson359]

I'm not much into country music but -- "that was some mighty fine fiddlin' right there".

[@chadcassidy1580]

My thoughts exactly. This almost isn't country

[@robertfitterman3777]

I always considered the Charlie Daniels Band to be a fusion of rock and country.

[@bigmike2464]

@@robertfitterman3777 That was called Southern Rock in the 70's thanks to CDB, Skynyrd, Allman, and others

[@victorwaddell6530]

@@bigmike2464 Don't forget Marshall Tucker Band , and The Outlaws.

[@IcePrincess751-kb9bq]

Francis Wilson-Yep,I'm not really a big fan of Country music either,but Charlie Daniels was able to appeal to so many folks because he had such an amazing style!His music has so many different genres fused together,and his songs have a fantastic flow to them.😊

[@deekim8164]

"It's like Rapping." It is, and it's known as "Calling". What Charlie is doing is a type of "patter calling". You can see this in action in square dancing.

[@glitterbitesback]

Dee Kim it so neat to dance to. Exhausting but completely easy to understand. My high school’s football coach taught dance and did the calling. It was something to experience let me tell you. What a hoot!

[@KimChilds75]

I grew up with my daddy playing Herman's Hermits to Jethro Tull. L.L. CoolJ to Jimmy Buffett. Garth Brooks to R.E.M. People who only listen to 1 genre of music are completely unaware of how much they are missing out on.

[@GaelinW]

Exactly. I grew up on R&B, Motown, Country, Pop, Disco, Rock & Roll. Then Rap, Dance, Stadium and Glam Rock came along. I discovered on my own as I got older, Big Band, Classical, Opera, Instrumental, Latin, Arab Jazz, Flamenco. When you allow yourself to be open to all kinds of music from around the world, you never not have something new to listen to. Something that sounds different.

[@liamhemmings9039]

My dad listened to everything he passed that on to me.

[@richieb7692]

You would be Amazed how many metal heads are also into Classical music. Especially Wagner, when they bring out the cannons to play with

[@TastyChurro]

So much variety. So many beautiful rhythms. Beats. Riffs. Solos. Voices. You name it.

[@david-breitenfeld]

i listen to other international music, even though I don't know the words, the sound and voice also speaks to ya. There are a whole lot of artists with talent and creativity that is a real blessing to know that exists, thanks for the internet to discover these hidden treasures, and to think what their generation of music and types that those people liked that I like.

[@funkyspaceman86]

TIMELESS!! Charlie Daniels played a mean fiddle and the song was just awesome! I can't remember which Olympics it was but one gymnast used this as her preforming song. rest in Peace Charlie Daniels

[@laurieg.3016]

Dominique Moceanu at the Atlanta Olympics '96

[@andreaprice1150]

@@laurieg.3016 that's where I was introduced to this song.

[@cilleshaner4092]

I've seen Mr Daniel's play and he literally burns the strings off of his bow.

[@jilllogan1288]

me too he's outrageous

[@davidsignor7931]

Yeah the guy handing him bows on the devil went down to Georgia has a full time job

[@GoDawgs18]

cille shaner I went to see him in Atlanta in March of 18, even at 80+ he still plays it just as good

[@Triset908]

I saw him 10 years ago at The Grand Ole Opry, and of course he played this song. Also saw him before that at The National Peanut Festival in Dothan, Alabama

[@GoDawgs18]

Triset908 when I saw him he didn’t play “Drinkin my baby goodbye” for some odd reason

[@AS-zk6hz]

Charlie Daniels is not playing around. He means business

[@taylormartin90]

Charlie was a friend of mine may he rest in peace. As mad as he was the night I met him in the back of my limo, he was still super nice to me and really appreciated me getting him to the gig on time. A true country gentleman at heart. He would have loved you brother.

[@ccbearcreek]

Saw CD for the last time in 2019. At 83, he could still rake that fiddle. R.I.P.