Longhaired Redneck
David Allan Coe
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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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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was released in 1975 and peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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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.
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Controversial LyricsThe song includes some explicit and controversial lyrics but is regarded as a defining vent of Coe's frustration about the stereotypical country establishment.
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Live PerformancesIn live performances, Coe often changes the lyrics, inserting contemporary references.
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Combination of GenresThe song is a blend of Honky Tonk and Outlaw Country tunes.
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CompositionThe song's composition revolves around a simple chord progression, which allows the focus to remain on Coe's vocal delivery and the lyrics.
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Cultural ImpactDespite its controversy, "Longhaired Redneck" has been widely covered by other artists and is often referenced in popular culture.
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Criticism AddressedThe song is known for addressing criticism Coe received for not fitting into the traditional country music scene due to his appearance and lifestyle.
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Commercial ReceptionThough it didn't top the charts, "Longhaired Redneck" has remained one of Coe's most popular songs, sustaining his commercial success throughout the years.
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Artistic ExpressionThe 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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