“The Devil Went Down to Georgia” by the Charlie Daniels Band
Featuring interviews with Charlie Daniels Jr., John Boylan, Mark O’Connor, Ketch Secor, and Scott B. Bomar.
Charlie Daniels was a mutli-instrumentalist whose music combined the genres of rock, country, bluegrass and folk to form a unique sound.
He was a member of both the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. He’s best known for his song from 1979 — all about a high-stakes fiddle contest.
“The Devil Went Down to Georgia” by the Charlie Daniels Band was just added to the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. Our Sounds of America series continues with a look at the legendary hit.