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This is one of the Charlie Daniels Bands best cd's. It was hard to find on disc but was glad that I could get it through .... From the opening fiddle to the last guitar cries this is an outstanding mix of country and southern fried rock. Charlie blends it all together and makes this a pure listening experience. Charlie playing like only Charlie can.

This is the first CDB album to follow Million Mile Reflections, and it doesn't live up to that standard. But how good it! In America was called "red white and bull" by Rolling Stone, but they don't know Charlie's music. The same heart felt sentiments in his songs about the south or mountain tops, and horses can be heard when he sings about the good ole US of A. Tommy Crain contributes with Lonesome Boy From Dixie a driving rock song about a Civil War soldier. Taz's contribution No Potion For the Pain is a down and out blues song. Enjoyable listening!

Had this one on vinyl. bought the cd, but someone clipped it from me at a party. Bought this one and I really wish it would be reissued as a remastered version. It could use a good remaster job, like Million Mile Reflections. But its one of CDB's best.

Looking back this album came out during the heyday of southern rock. It fit the bill very well sliding right in with Lynyrd Skynrd, Molly Hatchet and the rest. "Lonesome Boy From Dixie" is a very good poster child song of the era. It's a good song but also describes the times. "In America" was written in response to President Carter's ineptitude but it is still a good song. "Legend Of Wooley Swamp" is the hit on this album and it's good and worth th price if you're wondering.

This recording will never be remembered as an all time classic. However, in the realm of Southern Rock, it stands quite tall. Charlie Daniels lyrics are always written straight from the heart and the stories and scenery behind each of these nine songs are quite ear catching. There is enought diversity to make this a worthy listen every now and then.

CDB shows their patriotism with In America. Lonesome Boy from Dixie is a good Civil War song. Carolina is a great song.

This is not one of Charlie's best efforts. Apart from The Legend of Wooley Swamp, which is a CDB classic, it's hardly representative of his best work. South Sea Song has to be about the worst song he's ever recorded. It sounds like a warmed-over Jimmy Buffett track, although I doubt Jimmy would touch it. Lonesome Boy From Dixie isn't bad, but kind of cliched, as is the inferior El Toreador. No Potion For the Pain is kind of bland, and Dance Gypsy Dance is ruined by female backing harmonies that sound like Olivia Newton John. Carolina is a heartfelt track, and Money isn't bad, but In America is an example of one of Charlie's worst traits - his penchant for jingoism.