Written by Bobby David. Released in October 1974 as the debut single from the album "T.G. Sheppard", it reached #1 on country charts in the U.S. and Canada, #54 Pop charts.
Alcoholism is a terrible disease,I dealt with it for years and laid it down after many long years,I thought it brought me joy but it only brought trouble and heartache , I kept a job thought I had a good life until it led to jail and prison and misery and I decided I needed to talk to the Lord as I had often done,he helped me turn my life around and now I have a great life with the Lord and no devil in a bottle to deal with Thank you Jesus
I can so relate to this song. Alcoholism cost me two marriages and a myriad of problems. I can never touch another drop because of liver problems. T.G. Sheppard is speaking to people like me when he sings this beautiful song.
By escaping to the only freedom I’ve ever known. I knew this song and that line for decades. Understood it very well. 40 years of self destruction to self treat anxiety. But now I’m past the 3rd month on the other side. I’ve found freedom and it’s glorious ! Good luck out there
This song reminds me of my husband and I…I lost him in 2016 but this song always gives me chills…we were married 37 1/2 years…many times he had a date with the devil
Y’all may already know this… But back in 1974, record promoter Bill Browder couldn’t get an artist to record the song. So he finally cut the song himself, as TG Sheppard, and the song zoomed to number one on the country charts! It’s a fun story about being so determined and having such conviction for a project that you stop at nothing.
So sorry. My Dad is 84. Lost my Mom to suicide last August. He's drinking himself to death. It's horrible, but after almost 62 years of marriage, he doesn't know how to live without her.
How many lives I have seen destroyed like this? Came close but through the help of the Lord and a loving forgiving wife I was able to beat the devil. Nothing stronger than a lite beer or a small glass of wine now. I can feel it trying to drag me back every time I am stronger now because of what we went through together.
Such a great song on so many levels. The message, lyrics, arrangements, vocals, instruments and soul put into this song definitely hits you deep inside.
It took me 40-something years to finally hear this live. Him and Waylon were my 2 favorite country singers of the 70s and 80s. -Very different from each other and definitely their own brand of country.
There have been a few times in my life that I can relate to this song. When I think about it, how I disappointed my dad and mom. T.G. Sheppard does a great job singing this song. It teaches a lesson on what not to be. And to be like the The Good Sheppard.
First time hearing of him and this song. I just saw him on You TUBE (Mowtown 25: Yesterday Today, Forever and fell in love!! What a beautiful song!! I have listened to it over and over again. I don't know how I missed him!!
I come home late at night with my shoes in my hands Stumble in the back door being quite as I can And I know she there in bed cold and all alone And she's crying cause I'm breaking up our home And she knows (and she knows) the hell I'm going through In this world (in this world) inside my head There's a devil (there's a devil) in a bottle And he wants to see me dead I fall into her arms and she helps me with my clothes Yeah she stays on with me cause she really knows Cause I'm trying lord to find my freedom By escaping to the only freedom I've ever known And she knows (and she knows) the hell I'm going through In this world (in this world) inside my head There's a devil (there's a devil) in a bottle And he wants to see me dead There's a devil (there's a devil) in a bottle (in the bottle) And he wants (and he wants) to see me dead And it's killing her to see me die this way
I hate that I cannot find this original recording on any streaming service. Nothing but re-recordings and it does not even come close to capturing the emotion and overall vibe of this recording.
I feel you pain, I have a lot of recordings on old CD's that never made it to streaming. However, if you have Amazon HD music check out the version of this song that's on "Motown: The Complete #1's". It's the same recording with prominent up front steel guitar and the same backing vocalists, it sounds quite a bit better than this youtube rip also. Happy listening, hope this helps.
@@robwasnj I have noticed that Pandora (and probably all other streaming services, Amazon, etc...) all play the re recorded versions of certain songs. I don't understand why?
@@nickdoneilo1551 It's probably a licensing thing. Many things were re-recorded on updated labels and whoever the streaming service is dealing with likely has the rights to those particular recordings. I still find value on old, often used CD's for this reason.
Or you could start your own program to help fight addiction instead of trying to crash on others who HAVE done so successfully. Anyway, this song wouldn't be good for those seeking recovery because like you, it doesn't offer any hope. Notice that the narrator just sees a problem and no real way out, he then mournfully accepts that it is inevitable that he is going to die from it. He seems more concerned on what it is doing to his wife than himself, but cannot change, even for her.
This is pure country music, not like the garbage that passes for country music nowadays.
Alcoholism is a terrible disease,I dealt with it for years and laid it down after many long years,I thought it brought me joy but it only brought trouble and heartache , I kept a job thought I had a good life until it led to jail and prison and misery and I decided I needed to talk to the Lord as I had often done,he helped me turn my life around and now I have a great life with the Lord and no devil in a bottle to deal with Thank you Jesus
Great Job
I can so relate to this song. Alcoholism cost me two marriages and a myriad of problems. I can never touch another drop because of liver problems. T.G. Sheppard is speaking to people like me when he sings this beautiful song.
Stay strong and sober! Good things always come! With your hope, faith and love! May your health be blessed by the Lord!
So sorry for you 😢
The alcohol didn't cost you anything. You cost yourself everything. Stay sober. Keep.making good choices
Dang it! Im not the only one??
Me too, but my second survived. 41 years a counting. I got the best girl ever.
By escaping to the only freedom I’ve ever known. I knew this song and that line for decades. Understood it very well. 40 years of self destruction to self treat anxiety.
But now I’m past the 3rd month on the other side. I’ve found freedom and it’s glorious !
Good luck out there
This song reminds me of my husband and I…I lost him in 2016 but this song always gives me chills…we were married 37 1/2 years…many times he had a date with the devil
😢
I know I s
Do to have a date with him
Too much alcohol has done that to many. My ex and a younger nephew.
My condolences, madam.
Y’all may already know this… But back in 1974, record promoter Bill Browder couldn’t get an artist to record the song. So he finally cut the song himself, as TG Sheppard, and the song zoomed to number one on the country charts!
It’s a fun story about being so determined and having such conviction for a project that you stop at nothing.
Hank Jr Made it a masterpiece!!
Nashville!!!!!!!! Do!!!!!!!!! You!!!!!!!!!!! Hear!!!!!!!!! This!!!!!!!!!!! This!!!!!!! Is!!!!!!! Country!!!!!!! Music!!!!!!!! Not That Trash!!!!!!! You!!!!!!! Play!!!!!!! Now!!!!!!!Johnny from ALABAMA
Amen!
Damn right!
Ameeeeeeennnnnn
I remember this when I was little ,seeing my Daddy go through this ! He lost everything ! The bottle finally got him in 06 .
I watched my father pass away in 06.
So sorry. My Dad is 84. Lost my Mom to suicide last August. He's drinking himself to death. It's horrible, but after almost 62 years of marriage, he doesn't know how to live without her.
My dad did same thing, died at 55years. He told me just months before he died he just had to drink!
That was 1975 the year my daddy died!
The bottle will win
I love the song. One of my favorites 0( course all of them are my favorites. Love them every one .
How many lives I have seen destroyed like this? Came close but through the help of the Lord and a loving forgiving wife I was able to beat the devil. Nothing stronger than a lite beer or a small glass of wine now. I can feel it trying to drag me back every time I am stronger now because of what we went through together.
I miss this kinda music
Im here on May 24th 2021 and this Song Never Gets Old
thank god!!! for real country music!!!!!!!! johnny from alabama
Such a great song on so many levels. The message, lyrics, arrangements, vocals, instruments and soul put into this song definitely hits you deep inside.
It took me 40-something years to finally hear this live. Him and Waylon were my 2 favorite country singers of the 70s and 80s. -Very different from each other and definitely their own brand of country.
Lived it twice
There have been a few times in my life that I can relate to this song. When I think about it, how I disappointed my dad and mom. T.G. Sheppard does a great job singing this song. It teaches a lesson on what not to be. And to be like the The Good Sheppard.
Reminds me of my dad
So many faces including mine that this song speaks of. The hell is unspeakable unless you have lived it, in the bottle or loving someone that did
First time hearing this man. Great voice.
his first top 40 hit, reaching #1 on the country charts in 1975!!!
Geoo
George jones
Hey, Nashville this is!!! Country Music 🎶🎶🎶 wooooooo Johnny from Alabama 🎶🎶🎶
Dam!!! Real!!! Country!!! Music!!! Wooooooo!!! Johnny from Alabama
Yes remeber this very well on wmaq am chicago . Damn good song
My Papa loved this song.
Please bring this guy back!
Great song and singer
These are the only days that will never be replaced.
First time hearing of him and this song. I just saw him on You TUBE (Mowtown 25: Yesterday Today, Forever and fell in love!! What a beautiful song!! I have listened to it over and over again. I don't know how I missed him!!
Awesome singer
One of the very best of all time
Boy!!! Did!!! Trash i Mean Nashville!!! Make a wrong turn!!! Sing T.G. Sing 🎶🎶🎶 wooooooo Johnny from Alabama
I’ve always thought this was the greatest bc I used to be drinker and only a drinker could have written this.
Great song Bill thanks for sharing
Nothin' beats this song. Nothin'
One of my favorite artist.
Great song
know this feeling all to well
Reminder of my first love. Damn I still regret not saying anything.
T G is a fine entertainer.
I love this song. Wow! Awesome
They don't make music like that anymore 😪.
no truer words,...something I deal with daily
My God set me free
Spot on, soonest you put your confidence IN HIM, cheers from down under.
HE can!
Hope you found your way.
A masterpiece
Motown's #1 Country Hit !!
Music that will stop you in your tracks!
thank you
You're welcome
awesome song saw him live in the late 70,sin pa ,,,,funny guy
As Alan Jackson sings sweet country music where have you gone 😭 wooooooo 😭😭🎶😭🎶🎶🎶 Johnny from Alabama
So meaning full and true ..killing someone' I love
TIMELESS !
I come home late at night with my shoes in my hands
Stumble in the back door being quite as I can
And I know she there in bed cold and all alone
And she's crying cause I'm breaking up our home
And she knows (and she knows) the hell I'm going through
In this world (in this world) inside my head
There's a devil (there's a devil) in a bottle
And he wants to see me dead
I fall into her arms and she helps me with my clothes
Yeah she stays on with me cause she really knows
Cause I'm trying lord to find my freedom
By escaping to the only freedom I've ever known
And she knows (and she knows) the hell I'm going through
In this world (in this world) inside my head
There's a devil (there's a devil) in a bottle
And he wants to see me dead
There's a devil (there's a devil) in a bottle (in the bottle)
And he wants (and he wants) to see me dead
And it's killing her to see me die this way
I have been around that devil a couple times
@@waynemullins8841 😢
This song is my life right now
You'll beat it Michael....show me one person it's helped and I'll show you a hundred it ruined.
I'm praying for you. Tomorrow is a new start.
Never too late . To stop . I'll pray for you . God loves everyone
You have the strength, trust yourself.
Don't let no one pas judgement on you
The Devil in the bottle is killing my son. and that is killing me
Mine too
Saying again dont let any one Judge you
❤❤❤
There's more than one kind of bottle used.for escape!!
My them song
I hate that I cannot find this original recording on any streaming service. Nothing but re-recordings and it does not even come close to capturing the emotion and overall vibe of this recording.
I feel you pain, I have a lot of recordings on old CD's that never made it to streaming. However, if you have Amazon HD music check out the version of this song that's on "Motown: The Complete #1's". It's the same recording with prominent up front steel guitar and the same backing vocalists, it sounds quite a bit better than this youtube rip also. Happy listening, hope this helps.
@@robwasnj I have noticed that Pandora (and probably all other streaming services, Amazon, etc...) all play the re recorded versions of certain songs. I don't understand why?
@@nickdoneilo1551 It's probably a licensing thing. Many things were re-recorded on updated labels and whoever the streaming service is dealing with likely has the rights to those particular recordings. I still find value on old, often used CD's for this reason.
Hank Jr Made it a masterpiece!!
Sorry for u😢
George Jones style song TG tells the story
Whatever happened to this type of reality in music??? Damn. .. David Jonathan Garris Esquire Ret Warner Bros 🐾🐶🐕
❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
I know, some of these songs are kinda hokey. This IS NOT one of those !!! I've lived this more than you can imagine.
Please tell me what a "hokey" song is.
Or better yet, explain why they would be "hokey."
Me too
@@jimbotc2000 ANY Ray Stevens song is hokey. Like " The Streak " . Or The Spinners "Rubbeband Man " . Get it ?
Oh, you mean silly novelty songs perhaps.
@@jimbotc2000 yes perhaps. 🐶🐶🐶
I've seen this devil before, you got to becareful or he will get you.
now come on he wont get ya
Mike Irwin tooooo late for me. But just maybe I can warn others before he gets too them!!!
Lot of truth
Classic
Pretty good
So sad for you 😢
so for real
Boy this sure let's the demons out to play
Boy!!! Did Nashville take a wrong turn johnny from alabama
Janie Fricke sang backup on it. Dave
Was my life. .. Is he still performing ?
My wife said this song is so you. I said now who are you again.
I need a Budweiser
You do?
Give me 2
You're through..
😮
I don't what to say😮
I am sixty 😂
On MOTOWN nonetheless!
God damn come on in
Play this song at at AA meeting instead of there Bible cult BS
Or you could start your own program to help fight addiction instead of trying to crash on others who HAVE done so successfully. Anyway, this song wouldn't be good for those seeking recovery because like you, it doesn't offer any hope. Notice that the narrator just sees a problem and no real way out, he then mournfully accepts that it is inevitable that he is going to die from it. He seems more concerned on what it is doing to his wife than himself, but cannot change, even for her.
AA is a cult
The whiniest song ever written