A Decade Of Hits
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, All Music Guide
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David Corlew - ?
Chuck Harrell - ?
Vaughn Riley - Photography
Melissa Martina - Photography
Terry Lott - Photography
Bill Flannery - Photography
James Arledge - ?
Larry Dixon - Photography
John Cooper - ?
Paul Grupp - Engineer
Fred Edwards - ?
Bob Edwards - ?
Charlie Daniels - ?
Charlie Daniels - Main Performer
Charlie Daniels - Producer
James Burton - ?
Sid Yochin - ?
The Charlie Daniels Band - Performer
Paul Hornsby - Producer
Roger Campbell - ?
Jackie Williams - ?
Scott Newton - Photography
Joel "Taz" DiGregorio - ?
Chris Athens - Mastering
Norman Seeff - Photography
Joseph Sullivan - Executive Producer
Joseph Sullivan - Producer
Tom Crain - ?
John Boylan - Producer
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