David Allan Coe Album: “For the Record: The First 10 Years”

I first came across David Allen Coe when I started DJing country music in the early 80's. Stations I grew up listening to didn't play his stuff at all, but I found out quick who he was, and his influence on the Outlaw movement, and that as a songwriter.

This is a best-of collection, mostly the radio hits, with a few interesting extras, "Jody Like A Melody" being one. That was a B-side which he still does live (as he says in the notes).

Look for his 70's vintage albums, when he truly was a rocking outlaw, and the rare "Penitentiary Blues." This is a blues album, and it is very neat stuff.

While the consultants and Madison Avenue types have hijacked country music in favor of GQ models and cheerleaders who couldn't cut it as pop singers, there are still outlaws that do it the right way...Coe is one of the few left, along with Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and a few more.

While he may look like Kid Rock's dad nowadays, the man does what he wants, how he wants and IF he wants. DAC rules!

This CD is one of the finest collections of true country music you will ever find. You can hear in his voice how he has lived every song, not just playing the music, but telling stories of his past. I guess that is why I call it true country music. And if you are new to David Allan Coe, this is a great place to start.

This is a great CD. And David is in tune on all songs. Great country music. I recommend this CD for your Country collection.

This is the David Allan Coe cd you have been searching for! It contains timeless hits with unforgettable melodies that everyone will love! If you have never listened the Outlaw, this album is the perfect place to start!

David is one of the greatest artists I've heard in a long time just wish I could find some of his prison cuts