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."
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.
@@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.
@@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. :)
@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.
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. 😂
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!
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❤️
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
@@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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
"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..." 😛😜🤘
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!
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.
@@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
This was one of my parents favorite songs glad they didn't censor that son of a bitch part they always did when it played on the radio years ago that ruins it my Mom used to yell "SON OF A BITCH " when she sang along with it lol
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!
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
@@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.
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!
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. ;-)
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Saw him 6 times in concert during the 70's. You can't imagine the energy in those venues!!!! People were happy and jamming and there were no haters to be found! Dear God the weed and Jack Daniels was flowing!!!! The Marshal Tucker band always warmed up for him!!!!!! What a great time to be young!!!
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)
This is why i love all genres of music. No matter what type it is, it just brings people together. Music is life. I absolutely love this song. My eyes, ears, and mouth opened up wide when I first heard this when i was a kid. This song made me play the violin for 10 years.
I am in tears to his reacting. So great. The best music was 70s-80s, hands down. I work in music and today there is just crap. This music industry today need a total rebuilding. Back to the way it was, talent, creativity, soul.
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...
Love this song. I saw The Charile Danels band live at my county fair one year. So few ppl didnt know their name. I was able to get a front row seat right before their concert started. Only cost me $50 for the seat (security on site was very strict about the seats near the stage). They did "The Devil came down to Georgia" as their finally.
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.
It is amazing what happens when you open your mind to ideas and concepts other than what your small community says are ok. There is a whole world out there and you will miss so much good stuff if you only stay in your stereotype . Welcome to the rest of the world of music and talent
Do y’all remember they weren’t allowed to play the “son of a b” version on the radio? They had to play “son of a gun”. Remember? I think he just died a few weeks ago. I still think he’s like in the video but he’s probably 90!
I honestly still have never heard the Son of a Bitch version on the radio. I only found out about the original lyric a few years ago and it blew my mind.
I remember back in the early 90s,a new local country radio station played this version by mistake.The dj immediately apologized to everyone listening,and apologized about 20 more times that night.Now look what we listen to today.
I heard that he became a strong christian later in life and that's why the son of a gun version happened. anyone know if it's one or the other or both?
Great reaction... It's odd how I don't like Country music, and I don't care for fiddle playing, yet I absolutely love this song. It is nothing short of brilliant.
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, and probably other radio stations.
Probably only other artist to play for a longer time without stopping is Garth Brooks. When I went to A Garth Brooks concert for the first time - I was blown away and so joyful I got to go to his concert. It was worth every bit of the $200 per ticket that I paid to go :)
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
@@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..
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.😊
I had the privilege of seeing Charlie Daniels play before he died, this was probably 2006? He must have been pushing late 60s/early 70s, and MAN, let me tell you, he put on an incredible show even in his old age. He had to replace his bow like three or four times because he played so hard that it broke the strings. It wasn't even a big concert, he just came to a small town local fair and rocked the place. I'll never forget it. Rest in peace to the greatest fiddle player ever
I have to honest. I’ve heard almost all the song you react to 100 times. But when I watch you’re reactions it takes me back and I appreciate them all soooo much more. Especially, since you’re a musician. It’s Like hearing them for the first time ! Thanks Jamel!
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.
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.
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
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?
I have a friend who does sign language translation in DC. She was given a list of songs to translate with another translator, and she didn't know the lyrics and how much lyrical content the song has. She handed the song off to the other translator when she saw how much lyrical content there was to translate...
@@lextual large amount of lyrical content is a challenge for any interpreter. But American Sign Language lends itself to shortened interpretation if the interpreter is any good.
Davacenia Adams awesome ! Love and respect in these weird times. -40 year old white guy here ( I don’t know how old you are, but weren’t the 90s moving in a good direction, what happened?) - all love here from a bit of a conservative
The difference between a fiddle and a violin is how you play it and Charlie could play it both ways, excellently!! In the storytelling part of the song at the beginning is an important element! This is the best version! If you like this you should watch Def Leppard with their one-armed drummer!
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."
Aye!
Boom
He's telling the story
B U R N!
Omg I love it!!! Best comment EVER!! EVER EVER EVER!!!
This song came out in 1979 and it still kicks it today. R.I.P. Charlie.
That scene in Urban Cowboy where they did it live 🔥🔥🔥
1978 not 1979 !
My daughter’s fav song and she’s 6
Agreed!!!
RIP
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
CHARLIE DANIELS IS A NATIONAL TREASURE. RIP CHARLIE!!!
I may never get this grin off my face. I just discovered you tonight and have now spent three hours watching your reactions. Awesome!
@Vincent Nix -- Jamel is great, I love him and JayVeeTV. These young'uns finding "our" music is pure gold!!
I watch this guy every night after work to listen to good music and laugh.
That was me last night!
I’ve dedicated some whole nights during my Coronacation from work to watching his reaction videos!! LOL
He's addictive, isn't he?
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.
you tell'em!
those words should be every day comments to the devil...We should talk to that punk Satan like that all the time
Guess that's privilege to all .
Dane Bono - your comment gave me a visual. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
back in the day when they played this on the radio they played a version that said "son of a gun" instead of bitch.
They aren't just making the instruments talk, they are making them sing! He was one amazing fiddler
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.
Thank you!
Wow @JohnVincent that is so awesome! Glad you came back safely, love from Oz🇦🇺
Thank you Sir, for your Service! ...And thank you for sharing this awesome story with us!!! ...a good man, Charlie.
Lucky bastard, Thanks buddy I was on a army boat in Kuwait in August 05 to 06
Thank you for your service. Lucky you that had to be an incredible show.
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.
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".
@@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.
@@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. :)
High key man. I don't think MGK was going after Eminem's soul.
Same
"There's just some music you never know that you need in your life". I loved that comment
"What happened Devil?"
"Lost my golden fiddle in a duel"
"Aw man that sucks, who was the judge?"
"... listen ok"
The devil told Tenacious D there's never been a rock-off that he's ever lost and I'm like "are we just forgetting Georgia?"
@@SimuLord Maybe he counts it as a "fiddle-off" 😆
IT JUST DOESN'T GET ANYMORE ICONIC THAN THIS!
Rest in Peace, Charlie Daniels. Today, the world has lost a true icon.
That son of a bitch finally got his revenge on Charlie
He is a country legend and will be missed
@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.
The devil is hiding his golden fiddles.
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.
Ladies and gentleman the first time Charlie Daniels has ever been likened to "rap"
have you heard "uneasy rider"?
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.
Dr. Dre said himself that Charlie Daniels was one of the first rappers
Rapping goes way back and that's obviously what Daniels is doing.
@@spsdrummer exactly!
Charlie Daniels was one of the best fiddle players
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
Me 2 Craig😀😀Hell I love the whole record 😀
💯
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.
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. 😂
Since no one else seemed to answer: this is from 1979
I remember! I was 12 when this came out, and I love it!!
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!
Your a hero my guy.
The year I was born! I came in with a bang it seems :)
I did mention it earlier...no biggie
"He's rappin' a little bit..." Never thought about it that way, but Jamel, I think you're right!
100%. I would LOVE to hear a real rap version of this!!
No shit huh!! I would have never thought of that way but he's absolutely right!!
Omg he's right!!! Lol!
Like johnny cash singing boy named sue
Think of KMC Kru the devil came up to michigan.
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❤️
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.
Even Southerners that dislike country music love this song
I'm neither southern nor a country fan, but I love this song.
Yup
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.
I am a metal head to my core and I love this song.
no southerners dislike country music
It blows my mind that there's people who have never heard this song before.
I know, right?
Only the best RAP SONG EVER!
Isnt this great seeing people watch these. Like takes me back too.
Sure does. My brother was a big fan of CDB
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.
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.
42 years later and I still love this song: Charlie’s talent was absolutely off the charts.
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.
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.
Before that there was the Irish bard.
@@danbardos3498 you havent listened to much rock/metal then if you dont think rock isnt deep or can brutal in reality
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.
@@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.
Grew up with this band and I still get chills when Charlie calls the devil a son of a bitch.
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.
❤️ true story
@@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!
@@gingerspain423 Absolutely.
Yeah the am radio version when this was played a lot had “ son of a gun”
Just consider Charlie a country rapper. Even people who weren’t country fans loved the hell out of this song. ❤️
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.
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.
When the mind has been expanded it can never go back to it's original size.
your mind is like a parachute,
it doesn't work if its no open.
I love this comment.
That is a great quote. I'm going to use it. Thanks.
What is learned cannot be unlearned.
NEVER
Country, rap and folk are so similar. They are all storytellers. Keep pushing forward, you're energy is very positive!
This song is forever immortalized as one of break out moments in history of country music R.I.P. Mr.Charlie Daniels
As a Georgia resident im all for making this the state anthem.
As a GA resident as well: YES! All the way!!!
Only if we in Florida get a new state anthem called Margaritaville!
@@catjudo1 😂
Over Ray Charles’ beautiful “Georgia”???
@@Laudon1228 Hmmm. Two state anthems?
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!
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.
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!
Daniels' music, including this song, got played on album oriented rock stations. Most of his hits were more Southern rock, less country.
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.
@@CherryBlossom3x3 I would agree with that assessment.
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.
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.
Love that Jamel has an open mind to all kinds of music.
He is so cool
The Charlie Daniels Band - The Legend of Wooley Swamp .... a must hear
Definitely, it's an awesome song.
1 of my favorite CDB songs.
"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..." 😛😜🤘
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.
Haven't heard that in years. Will play it later!
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!
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.
@@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
@@lougiacobbi725 So...a "good christian."
@@d34dR0d3n7 not even close
@@lougiacobbi725 Chickenhawk, 'swift-boater,' racist, homophobe . . . was good to finally see the back of the disgusting person he became.
This was one of my parents favorite songs glad they didn't censor that son of a bitch part they always did when it played on the radio years ago that ruins it my Mom used to yell "SON OF A BITCH " when she sang along with it lol
my grandma did the same thing 😂
I've never met a person who didn't like that song, Black, white or whatever.
Right??? If someone doesn't like this song, there is no hope for their soul lol.
I understand black and white but what the hell is "whatever"?
@@tipperary1082 Because there are a lot of ethnicities that don't fall under the category of Black and White.
I have loved that song for years! "I don' tole you once you summanabitch I'm the best there's ever been!" Love it!
@@tipperary1082
whispers: *me
lol!
The dude is the freaking Jimi Hendrix of fiddles.
Funny I was just thinking that.
Absolutely!
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!
I was 8 in 79. How times flies. Charlie will always be a top favorite of mine :)
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
@@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.
70's was the best decade
This is one of the best songs ever written! Everything about this song is genius.
I've always considered people with well rounded musical appreciation to be generally good, open minded people. Music connects.
I'll take the compliment myself.
@@TheSubwaysurfer en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissism
ssjwes truer words were never spoken,my friend
You’re gd right it does!
That comment kinda disregards the thousands of rapes that have taken place on or near a piano, let alone an orchestra pit.
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!
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. ;-)
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
Dominique Moceanu at the Atlanta Olympics '96
@@laurieg.3016 that's where I was introduced to this song.
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.
Quincy Jones once said: "There's only two kinds of music... Good music and bad music." .... Nice reaction. ✅👍
Skylab14 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
And this is the second one :D
Eddie van Halen once said, "there's no such thing as bad music. There's just music you don't like."
jimmyboy131 That’s a great comment ‼️
@@joeyaerosmith to each his own brother, to each his own.
Charlie Daniels was an innovator.... first country rap, country disco.... he could do it all!
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.
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
IronmanLIIII: BLESSINGS TO MR. DANIELS
83 years old actually..
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.
@@amypoole5439 I'm sure he's very nice to certain types of white people.
@@moonlily1 Ain't room for that here, WhiteRockOrbitingEarthWhiteFlower1 Have an awesome day! 💖
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
Unmolested? Lmao can't stop laughing at that!!! 🤭😂
Exactly!
Saw him 6 times in concert during the 70's. You can't imagine the energy in those venues!!!! People were happy and jamming and there were no haters to be found! Dear God the weed and Jack Daniels was flowing!!!! The Marshal Tucker band always warmed up for him!!!!!! What a great time to be young!!!
Saw CD for the last time in 2019. At 83, he could still rake that fiddle. R.I.P.
Not just a fiddler, Johnny is the also the greatest shit talker the world has ever known
jabeck42 and they’re both g.o.a.t.s.
Yeah, but he called the Devil a son-of-a-bitch, and the Devil is the child of God, so he blasphemed.
Who is Johnny?
Lol
@@pjabrony8280 you wackos serious ? That old hairy legs son of a b**** and go to hell and that ain't no blasphemy!
As a Georgia boy, I approve this message.
I like the hat Jamal.
Eric the Red-He sure does wear it well!😁
Good stuff, right?
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)
@@spidermiss2426 I can say the same for Athens, well, those not in UGA that is...
This is why i love all genres of music. No matter what type it is, it just brings people together. Music is life. I absolutely love this song. My eyes, ears, and mouth opened up wide when I first heard this when i was a kid. This song made me play the violin for 10 years.
I am in tears to his reacting. So great. The best music was 70s-80s, hands down. I work in music and today there is just crap. This music industry today need a total rebuilding. Back to the way it was, talent, creativity, soul.
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...
laura kali yes he was HUGE back then!!! Sold out concerts all over the place!!💚💚
I just saw him along with Travis Tritt... Charlie Daniels still sounded amazing!!!
I saw him last year lol
It’s a sad day RIP Charlie Daniels,glad you had the chance to find his music.
XO
This was epic 💃
When did he pass?
spiritualinsight he passed on july 6th
@@billparker1892 wow so super recent. More recent then Kenny Rogers, but not as recent as Grant Imahara.
Love this song. I saw The Charile Danels band live at my county fair one year. So few ppl didnt know their name. I was able to get a front row seat right before their concert started. Only cost me $50 for the seat (security on site was very strict about the seats near the stage). They did "The Devil came down to Georgia" as their finally.
Saw him in concert when I was pregnant with my oldest in a small venue. Nicest guy! Came around after and met everyone after, shook everyone's hands.
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.
Sadly, Charlie passed away this year back in July. His like will never be seen again.
if you get the chance to read his book do it
Gods don't stay on earth long
He's immortalized by his fans.
Charlie Daniels was a great storyteller, and this my be the best, well written, composed story song ever! RIP Charlie Daniels.
Jamel's clapping hands in Johnnies solo SAYS IT ALL!! It's automatic and I do it too... can't listen to that riff without clapping, period.
We're all Americans, my friend. There's no shame in liking a genre that's outside of the racial stereotypes. And stereotypes are garbage.
*humans. As the internet is global and so is music and so are humans. *We are human, and stereotypes are stupid.*
That's that REAL Old School shit, REAL Country, sparks fly outta that fiddle!
The real Americans are the brown people of Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, etc. ....the Hopi, Cherokee, etc.
@@mayanking213 yeah that's the good shit, songs with meaning more than I fucked a truck and my cousin is my dog or whatever
It is amazing what happens when you open your mind to ideas and concepts other than what your small community says are ok. There is a whole world out there and you will miss so much good stuff if you only stay in your stereotype . Welcome to the rest of the world of music and talent
Do y’all remember they weren’t allowed to play the “son of a b” version on the radio? They had to play “son of a gun”. Remember? I think he just died a few weeks ago. I still think he’s like in the video but he’s probably 90!
I honestly still have never heard the Son of a Bitch version on the radio. I only found out about the original lyric a few years ago and it blew my mind.
remember how we're not allowed to hear the word btch but we can watch people shoot each other and splash blood all over the fkn place all day long
I remember....😂😂
I remember back in the early 90s,a new local country radio station played this version by mistake.The dj immediately apologized to everyone listening,and apologized about 20 more times that night.Now look what we listen to today.
I heard that he became a strong christian later in life and that's why the son of a gun version happened. anyone know if it's one or the other or both?
Music moves us. It reaches every emotion. What a legend.
This is how country people told their stories, Lol. I grew up on this song and Clogged ( country dance) to it every time.
Great reaction... It's odd how I don't like Country music, and I don't care for fiddle playing, yet I absolutely love this song. It is nothing short of brilliant.
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, and probably other radio stations.
@@sparky6086 Still plays on the rock stations around me and no one complains.
Charlie and his band didn't make the instruments talk, he made them SCREAM!
And hiss.
That's what I said. :D
I saw him live in Virginia like 2006 and he played for 2 hours straight! Such energy!
Probably only other artist to play for a longer time without stopping is Garth Brooks. When I went to A Garth Brooks concert for the first time - I was blown away and so joyful I got to go to his concert. It was worth every bit of the $200 per ticket that I paid to go :)
This is a masterpiece of a song. The story and the music are perfect.
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
RIP
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🙏
Sorry to hear of his passing this week 😢😭
My condolences to you, your family and friends
@@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..
Everyone hates country til this song comes on the radio. Also Sweet Home Alabama
And Free Bird
This is bluegrass. Not country
The Muppet Show gave me a lot of music that was not on the radio here in Norway.
Sweet home Alabama and Free Bird are NOT country.
it's Southern Rock, although Charlie Daniels maybe country
@@creepyaxe Who gives a shit it is fine music any way you puts it.
I got to see Charlie Daniels 3 times after the age of 70. And he was awesome! RIP.
Best placement of a curse word in any song, ever!
I met Charlie Daniel's in Iraq, Al tegaddam. He played that song for us. Rest in peace.😔
Lol nice
When you said “hold on, Charlie” it cracked me up.
This song came out when I was 16 and it was the soundtrack to our lives for probably 2 years. ❤❤❤
Charlie Daniels made that fiddle sing. I love your reaction, Jamal.
I'm not much into country music but -- "that was some mighty fine fiddlin' right there".
My thoughts exactly. This almost isn't country
I always considered the Charlie Daniels Band to be a fusion of rock and country.
@@robertfitterman3777 That was called Southern Rock in the 70's thanks to CDB, Skynyrd, Allman, and others
@@bigmike2464 Don't forget Marshall Tucker Band , and The Outlaws.
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.😊
"He was low key rapping a little bit! Ok Charlie, let's go!" LOL
I had the privilege of seeing Charlie Daniels play before he died, this was probably 2006? He must have been pushing late 60s/early 70s, and MAN, let me tell you, he put on an incredible show even in his old age. He had to replace his bow like three or four times because he played so hard that it broke the strings. It wasn't even a big concert, he just came to a small town local fair and rocked the place. I'll never forget it. Rest in peace to the greatest fiddle player ever
I have to honest. I’ve heard almost all the song you react to 100 times. But when I watch you’re reactions it takes me back and I appreciate them all soooo much more. Especially, since you’re a musician. It’s Like hearing them for the first time ! Thanks Jamel!
That’s why I like watching also. ❤
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.
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.
Blessed Mom Thank goodness you had your own mind.
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
Same here lmaoo. I'm born and raised south central Mexican but his shit gave me the same feeling🤣
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?
i KNOW ALL THE LYRICS AND WAS SINGING RIGHT ALONG!! DID IT FOR KAREOKE AND EVERYBODY LOOKED AT ME LIKE I HAD TWO HEADS!!!!
Love it!
I have a friend who does sign language translation in DC.
She was given a list of songs to translate with another translator, and she didn't know the lyrics and how much lyrical content the song has.
She handed the song off to the other translator when she saw how much lyrical content there was to translate...
@@lextual large amount of lyrical content is a challenge for any interpreter. But American Sign Language lends itself to shortened interpretation if the interpreter is any good.
Davacenia Adams awesome ! Love and respect in these weird times. -40 year old white guy here ( I don’t know how old you are, but weren’t the 90s moving in a good direction, what happened?) - all love here from a bit of a conservative
The difference between a fiddle and a violin is how you play it and Charlie could play it both ways, excellently!!
In the storytelling part of the song at the beginning is an important element! This is the best version!
If you like this you should watch Def Leppard with their one-armed drummer!
RIP Charlie....one of the GREATS...
The secret to the song is the fact that it tells a story. It puts you there at the duel.
Charlie Daniels is in his 80's,and can still play the hell outta the fiddle to this day!😁
Devil played dark and haunting chromatic scales against rhythmic guitar chords; so mesmerizing!
It does not matter how many times I hear this song I get full body goosebumps!
The devil whispered in my ear: you cant withstand the storm
I said back: At least I didn't lose my golden fiddle to some hillbilly in Georgia.
LOL!!!!!! Excellent! :D
Hahaha!!!
Lmao 😂 great joke
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Holy shit I actually laughed out loud sooo loud!
Charlie Daniels is not playing around. He means business
Charlie Daniel's OWNS!!🤠💝😁
People don’t appreciate the difficulty of doing this LIVE.