Description
The Charlie Daniels Band – Hits Of The South – Compact Disc
The Charlie Daniels Band – Hits of the South is a compilation album that brings together some of the most beloved and hard-hitting tracks from one of Southern rock and country music’s most iconic groups. Known for their fiery blend of country, rock, blues, and fiddle-driven boogie, The Charlie Daniels Band helped define the sound of Southern music in the 1970s and ’80s. This collection showcases the band’s range—everything from high-octane anthems and outlaw swagger to heartfelt ballads and patriotic themes.
Hits of the South features signature songs like “The South’s Gonna Do It Again,” a fast-paced tribute to fellow Southern rock acts like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Marshall Tucker Band, and “Long Haired Country Boy,” a rebellious, laid-back anthem that captures Daniels’ countercultural but country-rooted spirit. Of course, no greatest hits set would be complete without “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” the Grammy-winning fiddle duel that catapulted the band to mainstream fame in 1979 and became a defining song of the genre.
Other highlights include “Can’t You See,” a rousing patriotic track reflecting Daniels’ later political edge, and “Southern Boy,” an earlier spoken-word-style country rocker laced with sharp humor and storytelling. Tracks like “In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed” show the band’s flair for Southern Gothic storytelling, mixing eerie myth with swampy instrumentation.
Hits of the South serves as both a celebration of Southern identity and a testament to Daniels’ musicianship and charisma. His distinctive gravelly voice, fiery fiddle playing, and ability to cross genre lines with ease helped cement his legacy not only as a Southern rock pioneer, but as a larger-than-life figure in American music. This compilation is ideal for those looking to explore the roots and evolution of Southern rock, or for longtime fans wanting a compact, high-energy collection of Daniels’ most enduring tunes.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Signed Sealed Delivered I’m Yours
Long Haired Country boy
Southern Boy
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
Statesboro Blues
The South’s Gonna Do It (Again)
Sharp Dressed Man
The Devil Went Down To Georgia
In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed
Freebird
Birmingham Blues
Can’t You See
