| Description |
xvi, 271 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 271). |
| Summary |
"Readers will experience a soft, personal side of Charlie Daniels that has never before been documented. In his own words, he presents the path from his post-depression childhood to performing for millions as one of the most successful country acts of all time and what he has learned along the way. The book also includes insights into the many musicians that orbited Charlie's world, including Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette and many more."--Google Books. |
| Contents |
First things first -- School days and the real world -- That's a big 'ol world out there -- Three chords that changed my life -- Finishing up and starting over -- Another move, and this one hurt -- Paying dues on the installment plan -- Sometimes fate just walks right through the door -- Blast from the past -- Midnight madness and wild oats -- Burned fingers and burned bridges -- New beginnings or last stand -- Just a stop along the way -- Tonight I met the girl of my dreams, for real -- The show not only must but will go on -- Happiness comes in swaddling clothes -- Oh the joys of living the honkytonk life -- Music City, here I come -- Opportunity knock, knock, knocking on my front door -- The view from the other side of the control room window -- Bird on a wire -- Youngblood and new ground -- What goes around comes around -- Gearing up for the long run -- A long road and a little wheel -- Red hot chicken and the advent of the volunteer jam -- Always works out for the best -- Demise of the uneasy rider: new rides -- Decisions, decisions -- It was October in St. Louis Town when we heard that the free bird had fell to the ground -- A million miles, a new face, and the Devil Went Down to Georgia -- Urban cowboy -- Big show, big crowds, big crew -- Broken arms and Grammys -- Just a hill with some tall trees where a creek comes bubbling by -- You never did think that it every would happen again -- Talk to me fiddle, tell me about the time when you came across the sea -- Cardboard critics -- High lonesome, our little piece of Tennessee -- Heart of my heart, rock of my soul, you changed my life when you took control -- Many, many years ago God came to Abraham, He said I've chosen you to carry out my plan -- Falling down and getting up and digging out -- Homesick heroes -- Next of kin and simple men -- The door -- Saying goodbye to momma -- Changes going and coming -- I ain't nothing but a simple man, they call me a redneck, I reckon that I am -- There's a new train coming, get on board or just keep walking -- The cowards came by morning and attacked without a warning, leaving flames and death and chaos in our streets -- A friend who affected my life -- Close call in the Rockies -- Ain't it good to be alive and be in Tennessee -- This is a righteous cause, so without a doubt or pause I will do what my country asks of me -- A heart's desire answered on the stage of the Ryman Auditorium -- Ain't no fool like an old fool -- And the lonesome boy from Dixie made it home -- The way I see it -- Another blip on the screen -- There are some things in this world you just can't explain -- I'll always remember that song -- We've traveled our highways and toasted our times in rotgut whiskey and fine French wines, old friend we've been a mile or two together -- Icing on a very special cake. |
| Subject |
Daniels, Charlie, 1936-2020.
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Country musicians -- United States -- Biography.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Composers & Musicians.
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Daniels, Charlie, 1936-2020 (OCoLC)fst00171360
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Country musicians. (OCoLC)fst00881442
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Genre/Form |
Autobiographies.
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Autobiographies. (OCoLC)fst01919894
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Biographies. (OCoLC)fst01919896
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Autobiographies.
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| ISBN |
9780718074968 (hardcover) |
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0718074963 (hardcover) |
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9781400334292 (paperback) |
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1400334292 (paperback) |
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9780718074760 ebook |
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