Longhaired Redneck

David Allan Coe

About Longhaired Redneck

"Longhaired Redneck" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist David Allan Coe. It was released in January 1976 as the lead single from Coe's album of the same name. The song is notable for its direct reference to the "outlaw" movement in country music during the 1970s, with which Coe was associated, as well as the chorus which features Coe impersonating classic country artists Ernest Tubb, "Whisperin'" Bill Anderson, and Merle Haggard. The song also makes reference to Johnny Rodriguez stealing an Angora goat from a ranch near Utopia, Texas owned by Uvalde County Judge Bob Davis, which ultimately led to Rodriguez being discovered. The song peaked at number 17 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and at number 23 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. It was written by Coe with Jimmy Rabbitt, who is also a popular radio DJ in Texas. 


Year:
1985
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Country deejays knows that I'm an outlaw
They'd never come to see me in this dive
Where bikers stare at cowboys who are laughing at the hippies
Who are praying they'll get outta here alive

The loud mouth in the corner's gettin' to me
Talking 'bout my earrings and my hair
I guess he ain't read the signs that say I been to prison
Someone ought to warn him 'fore I knock him off his chair

'Cause my long hair just can't cover up my red neck
I've won every fight, I've ever fought
Hey, I don't need some turkey telling me that I ain't country
And sayin' I ain't worth the damned ol' ticket that he bought

'Cause I can sing all them songs about Texas
And I still do all the sad ones that I know
They tell me, I look like Merle Haggard
And sound a lot like David Allen Coe

And the bar maid in the last town that we played in
Knew the words to every song I'd wrote
She said, Jimmy Rabbit turned her on to my last album
Just about the time the jukebox broke

Yeah, Johny Cash helped me get out of prison
Long before Rodriguez stole that goat
I've been the Rhinestone Cowboy for so long, I can't remember
And I can do you every song, Hank Williams ever wrote

And I can sing all them songs about Texas
And I still do all the sad ones that I know
I can't help it, I look like Merle Haggard
And I sound a lot like David Allen Coe

But the country deejays, all think I'm an outlaw
And they'd never come to see me in this dive
Where bikers stare at cowboys who are laughing at the hippies
Who are praying they'll get out of here alive

The loud mouth in the corner's gettin' to me
Talking 'bout my earrings and my hair

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David Allan Coe

David Allan Coe (born September 6, 1939) is an American outlaw country music singer who achieved popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. As a singer, his biggest hits were "Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile," "The Ride," "You Never Even Called Me by My Name," "She Used to Love Me a Lot," and "Longhaired Redneck." His best-known compositions are the No. 1 successes "Would You Lay With Me (In a Field of Stone)," which was covered by Tanya Tucker; and "Take This Job and Shove It," which was later covered by Johnny Paycheck that was later a hit movie (both Coe and Paycheck had minor parts in the film). more »

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Written by: David Allan Coe, Jimmy Rabbit

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Bluewater Music Corp., LOTSA MUSIC

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11 facts about this song

Songwriter
"Longhaired Redneck" is a song written by David Allan Coe and Jimmy Rabbitt.
Chart Performance
The song was released in 1975 and peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Album Contribution
"Longhaired Redneck" is the title track from his 1975 album, which is considered one of Coe's most defining records for his Outlaw Country image.
Controversial Lyrics
The song includes some explicit and controversial lyrics but is regarded as a defining vent of Coe's frustration about the stereotypical country establishment.
Live Performances
In live performances, Coe often changes the lyrics, inserting contemporary references.
Combination of Genres
The song is a blend of Honky Tonk and Outlaw Country tunes.
Composition
The song's composition revolves around a simple chord progression, which allows the focus to remain on Coe's vocal delivery and the lyrics.
Cultural Impact
Despite its controversy, "Longhaired Redneck" has been widely covered by other artists and is often referenced in popular culture.
Criticism Addressed
The song is known for addressing criticism Coe received for not fitting into the traditional country music scene due to his appearance and lifestyle.
Commercial Reception
Though it didn't top the charts, "Longhaired Redneck" has remained one of Coe's most popular songs, sustaining his commercial success throughout the years.
Artistic Expression
The song reflects David Allan Coe's artistic independence, a trait that has earned him a large and dedicated fanbase over the years.

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