A Decade of Hits

by Charlie Daniels, The Charlie Daniels Band

Overview

More than half of the songs from the Charlie Daniels Band's compilation A Decade of Hits were chart successes, especially the fiery "Devil Went Down to Georgia," a boot-kickin' mix of rock and country fiddle that proved to be this group's biggest hit. Played on both country and rock radio, it hit number three on Billboard's Top 40 in 1979 thanks to its hard-based rhythm and entertaining narrative. A Decade of Hits puts together ten of the band's most solid songs that integrate both a country and rock feel. "The South's Gonna Rise Again" unleashes Daniels' pride of being from North Carolina and the attributes of being a good ol' boy. "Long Haired Country Boy" does much of the same, but with a more generous amount of countrified fervor. "Still in Saigon" leans on a more rock-oriented style, and loosely deals with one veteran's flashbacks to the Vietnam War. As a story song, "The Legend of Wooley Swamp" basks in the Southern slang of Daniels drawl, which contributes to its bayou campiness. The most delightful aspect of the Charlie Daniels Band's music is the way in which Daniels uses his fiddle to liven up his music, customizing it to the drums and guitar. Most of the tunes on this album contain a feisty mix of instruments that gives the band a different feel and a slightly unique sound. Not the typical country norm, this collection of the Charlie Daniels Band's best songs will satisfy anyone who is interested. ~ Mike DeGagne

Product Details

Release Date:	08/31/1999
Label:	Epic/Legacy
UPC:	0074646569429

Tracks

1. The Devil Went Down to Georgia
2. The South's Gonna Do It Again
3. Stroker's Theme
4. Uneasy Rider
5. Let It Roll
6. In America
7. Still in Saigon
8. Long Haired Country Boy
9. The Legend of Wooley Swamp
10. Everytime I See Him

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Charlie Daniels Band   Primary Artist
Charlie Daniels   Primary Artist,Guitar,Violin,Vocals
Charlie Hayward   Bass
Joel "Taz" DiGregorio   Vocals,Keyboards
Tom Crain   Guitar,Vocals
Fred Edwards   Drums

Technical Credits

Chris Athens   Mastering
Charlie Hayward   Composer
The Charlie Daniels Band   Performer
Joel "Taz" DiGregorio   Composer
Tom Crain   Composer
Dan Daley   Composer
Fred Edwards   Composer
Charlie Daniels   Composer,Producer
Paul Kennerley   Composer
Paul Grupp   Engineer
Paul Hornsby   Producer
Taz DeGregorio   Composer
John Boylan   Producer
James Marshall   Composer
Scott Newton   Photography
Joseph Sullivan   Producer,Executive Producer
Bill Flannery   Photography
Terry Lott   Photography
Larry Dixon   Photography
Norman Seeff   Photography
Vaughn Riley   Photography
Melissa Martina   Photography