The South's Gonna Do It
The Charlie Daniels Band
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Well the train to Grinder Switch is runnin' right on time And the Tucker boys are cookin' down in Caroline People down in Florida can't be still When old Lynyrd Skynyrd's pickin' down in Jacksonville People down in Georgia come from near and far To hear Richard Betts pickin' on that red guitar So gather 'round, now gather 'round, children Get down, well just get down, children Get loud, well, you can be loud here and be proud And you can be proud here Now be proud to a rebel 'cause South's gon' do it again and again Elvin Bishop's sittin' on a bale of hay He ain't good lookin' but he sure can play And there's ZZ Top and you can't forget That old brother Willie's gettin' soakin' wet And all the good people down in Tennessee Are diggin' barefoot Jerry and the CDB Well, gather 'round, gather 'round, children And get down, well you can get down, children Get loud, well you can get loud here and be proud Well, you can be proud here Be proud to a rebel 'cause South's gon' do it again, yes, it is
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Written by: Charles Edward Daniels
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"The South's Gonna Do It" was recorded and performed by Charlie Daniels and his band, The Charlie Daniels Band.
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AlbumIt is a song from their album "Fire on the Mountain," which was released in 1974.
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Chart PerformanceThe song became a major hit, peaking at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1975.
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Southern RockThe song is a celebration of Southern Rock and features references to several Southern rock bands, including Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, and Marshall Tucker Band.
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MisinterpretationDespite its title, the song is not about the South rising again in the Civil War context, but rather, it's about Southern rock music gaining popularity in the 1970s.
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InstrumentalKnown for its distinctive Southern sound, the song features a mix of acoustic and electric guitars, harmonica, and fiddle.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song pay tribute to several Southern rock bands, revealing Daniels' admiration and respect for Southern rock music.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a regular at The Charlie Daniels Band live performances and is among the fan favorite tunes.
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Daniels' Legacy"The South's Gonna Do It" helped solidify Charlie Daniels' position as an influential figure in country and Southern rock.
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Lasting ImpactThe song's success and popularity continue to make it a staple in the Southern rock genre, showcasing the enduring influence of Charlie Daniels and his band.
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Brook Benton CoverR&B and soul singer Brook Benton covered "The South's Gonna Do It" for his album "Home Style," taking the song to a new audience.
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RecognitionRolling Stone magazine listed "The South's Gonna Do It" as one of the greatest Southern Rock songs ever recorded, paying tribute to its contribution in defining the genre.
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