Devil Went Down to Georgia
The Charlie Daniels Band, Charlie Daniels
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"The Devil Went Down to Georgia" is a country song written and performed by the Charlie Daniels Band and released on their 1979 album "Million Mile Reflections".
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Chart SuccessThe single reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's biggest hit and making them widely recognized.
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Pop Culture SignificanceThe song is often used in pop culture references, appearing in films, television shows, and video games, such as Urban Cowboy, Guitar Hero III, and "The Muppets".
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Musical CompositionThe song's narrative is structured as a duel between the devil and a young man named Johnny. Interestingly, the song features a fiddle duel - one performed with an electric guitar to represent the devil and an acoustic one for Johnny.
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Awards and Accolades"The Devil Went Down to Georgia" won the Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance in 1979. Also, it was awarded Single of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards.
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InfluenceThe song has been covered by numerous country and rock artists, including Primus, the Toy Dolls, and the Zac Brown Band featuring Chris Cornell.
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Controversial VersionIn 1993, a re-recorded version was released, known as "The Devil Comes Back to Georgia". This version featured Johnny Cash as the narrator, Travis Tritt as the devil, and Marty Stuart as Johnny, with Daniels returning to his role as the song's main character.
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Song RecordThe song is notable for its fast pace and the technical proficiency required to perform it on the fiddle. This fact has resulted in it being used for auditions and performances in reality competitions and talent shows.
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Script WritingEvidently inspired by the poem "The Mountain Whippoorwill" by Stephen Vincent Benet, the song features a story about a fiddling contest between a boy named Johnny and the devil.
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Artist's PrideOn record, Charlie Daniels has mentioned "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" as his favorite and signature song.
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