I would like to put together a reunion tour of a few dates with DAC, Warren Haynes-lead guitar, Mickey Hayes-bass, Big Al Lauro- drums, Tommy Irwin-steel guitar and myselfrhythm guitar. But at that point the interpretation takes on a life of its own. Im content that Ill probably never see him perform again. 5:53 pm. November 11, 2013 @ November 12, 2013 @ Chunky Coal For example, "The House We've Been Calling Home", from the 1977 album Rides Again, explores the theme of polygamy ('me and my wives have been spending our lives in a house we've been calling a home'), while on the final cut on the album, "If That Ain't Country (Ill Kiss Your Ass)", Coe utters a racial slur on record for the first time, singing the line 'workin' like a nigger for my room and board'. He is not on Instagram And Other Social Media Handles Officially. Saw him live at a fair a couple years back and maybe he phoned it in a bit(wasnt terrible, wasnt wonderful) but Im glad to say I got to see DAC live. Oh well, it was still a decent show. I was just elated to watch him do his thing at his age. It all began with a phone call and bass guitarist Mickey Hayes was propelled into a world of wild sex,drugs, and "Outlaw Country Music." Ninety-four crazy,entertaining, hiliarious, and almost unbelieveable personal stories of Mickey's life on the road with The David Allan Coe Band are illustrated in his book along with over 150 photographs taken by Mickey, DAC family, fellow band members and . When I saw David Allan Coe perform this summer at Willie Nelsons 40th Annual 4th of July picnic, it was the most God awful performance of country music I had ever seen in my life. Talks about multiple wives in the beginning, and being a Mormon at 9:00. His done everything his own way since the start, and all of a sudden you thought it would be any differently because your shitty band was opening for him? He finished up by telling the audience that he only played the show to cover his marker with the casino. 12:15 pm. He is also a truly complex person with a past stained with examples of less than stellar behavior, prison time, and unavoidable . too much whiskey D A I been, gettin? My point is that I think all the songs on those albums are bullshit and should be viewed as such. Being old or somewhat moderately famous way back doesnt give a guy the right to be a dick and charge for what amounts to half ass work. He is a Aspiring Entrepreneur, Digital Marketer and Content Creator. Cheatin . A three year old article that is timeless and makes perfect sense to me. 6:12 am, IF THAT AINT COUNTRY YOU CAN KISS MY ASS, Ry O. Ny Coe later said, "It was terminology that I'd made up at the time. None of the shows were great, but I was there to see DAC, a man with a musical legacy that I respect the hell out of, and Im still glad I got to see him. Warren Haynes was in the band for quit a few shows along with another Guitar shredder with DAC has had plenty of people leave his band. They had a little more to say than just, 'Oh baby I miss you', or whatever. He is a legend in the world of country music, survived a grueling battle with COVID-19 and a slew of other health problems. It even made me overlook the rude security, the stoned fan right behind me who wanted my spot, the first opening band that did nothing but modern country covers, and the lady who thought it was okay to do a bloody leak on the back of my pants. all have a few good songs, and I think Trigger has acknowledged that. 6:05 am, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbjNqIMyFzg, CapnWain On a side note, GGs country album, Carnival of Excess, was shockingly well conceived and producedone of his best IMHO. based solely on their bad.. Perhaps he should look into the implants that Rush Limbaugh uses. Everyone must present a hardline opposing viewpoint to any person or issue in a clearly back and white manner, and hold on to that viewpoint vehemently and regard anyone with a different viewpoint as absolutely wrong. A sweet beau? David Allan Coe was Born on September 6, 1939, In Akron, Ohio, U.S. As Of 2021, David Allan Coe Age Is 82 Years. You Never Even Called Me By My Name; The Ride; Nothing Sacred; Pick'em, Lick'em, Stick'em; This Bottle In My Hands; . Funkbo But the guy has an excellent band that puts a lot of heart into the music, great songs, and for a guy known primarily as a songwriter, hes a hell of a showman. David Allan Coe is one of the truest products and examples of the American experience because there is no bullshit from him, however ugly it is to behold. This article is BS. One line you say hes a piece of shit human being, weird, disrespectful and a train wreck of a man, than go on to glorify him later in your text. Because when David Allan Coe is gone forever, what he symbolizes and embodies will be gone forever too. Wish I could cite Doc Watson (but I cant) RIP Doc, he played to age 89 and ran MerlFest. 7:56 pm. He let the opening band finish their set to return later looking different. He protested, 'They just set us upyou know I love you, Waylon. I do appreciate you for taking time out of your day to comment on my comment even though I got a little disrespectful. If you think that the above information is incorrect Then please let us know the correct details in the comments below. Since all of his kids are grown and have managed even without him on their side, theres only one thing thats sure. Trigger is defending Coe based on his good, and so it is hypocritical to judge Blake Shelton etc. The first season debuted in 2017. And comparing David Alan Coe to anyone elsewhether that is Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan, or Waylon Jennings and Johnny Paycheckis somewhere between silly and irresponsible. In Lay Me Down Some Rails, Coe says lets go hang a n*****. Made and Maintained By The Original & Longest Running DAC Website www.DavidAllanCoe.com It is basically Panteras last album. In that show, his wife was on stage for Ramblin Fever, which was the first song he sang and then she left sick and he sang alone. MR.BANDANA Not even Western Swing pioneer Spade Cooley, who was convicted of murdering his wife as their daughter watched, has received as much notorious press as Coe. The Legend. The second time was a few years later, and it was a bit better. Bottom line is, if youre gonna take peoples money for a show, at least have some sort of minimum standard youre willing to set for yourself as a performer. with a suite of three songs that contained a short prologue: Makin' records is, uh, somethin' that's kind of hard for me to do because I'm an entertainer. You dont want to know what went into making them. Phil Lesh. Dave comes from the days before color TV, cell phone, computers, and you have to have lived without that BS to understand all he stands for. All in all, I kept coming back for more because hes a living legend. April 26, 2010 @ Nick 12:17 pm. 11:37 am, Darryl How You can easily learn what I mean by searching For the Soul and For the Mind on Google and/or Youtube. Joe Stalin The host announced that there were a few celebrities in the crowd and asked them (including DAC) to stand up. DACs legacy is in the deep catalog of songs hes left with us. July 27, 2019 @ Family Album - David Allan Coe album - was created in 1978-04. I'm totally straight with them now. Denise Toby in AK Their names are prominent in many of their father's biographies. Press Esc to cancel. November 11, 2013 @ They got married in the year 2010. Leave Mr. David Allan Coe alone. It was amazing. First time was in the early 2000s, and it was dreadful. I just dont AGREE with your point. 7:12 pm, Thanks for garth brookes keeping country music alive, Lazydawg His former manager was probably hired around 1999. 4:52 pm. 3:11 pm, Anyone who wants to diminish David Allan Coes importance to country music, whether its because hes put out some bad songs, bad albums, has a bad live show, or because hes is a bad person, isnt paying attention to the full breadth of his contributions, The problem being that you could make this argument about essentially ANY of the artists that you lampoon on SCM every day. Matt David Allan Coe is a man of stark personal contrasts, a highly creative artist, and one of the most unique, eccentric personalities in the history of country music. A few good songs cant overcome the rest of his trash and his shitty performances. What a horrible way to live. I just want to see the man do his thing while I still can. I wasnt disappointed because my expectations were low to begin with. He often brought his love of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club up onto the stage and was known as one of the . I was so dang close, I even said some words and smiled at him and it got him to be a little peppier during that concert. He does or Has Given It Hell and Given A Lot over the years. I have been listening to him since I started college in 1975 and he has been a huge musical influence in my life. Martaize October 19, 2014 @ David Allan Coe (born September 6, 1939) is an American songwriter, outlaw country music singer, and guitarist who achieved popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. I love it. He played with a Jekyll and Hyde theme through much of his catalog, and its probably an accurate portrayal of his life. That writer over the years doesnt have many peers and has even fewer betters. I consider the assertion that these performers havent had any great or innovative songs to be a gross oversight. [35], In another interview, Coe added, "All the songs on the X-rated albums were sold. Sure, but there are lots of things to look up to Elvis for. 3:39 pm, I dont care how big a legend you are, being a prick and a primadonna, especially to other up-and-coming bands cant be justified.. And to simply call him sexist or racist really doesnt do justice to the complex and tragic history of David Allan Coes life and upbringing, or the true nature of his opinions. As Al Goldstein once said straight to Davids face enlisting a cackle from David, Youre a fucking degenerate. Hes a sexist, racist, scary, weird, train wreck of a man; one of these people we all knew growing up in school or in the neighborhood that was always in someones face and that could twist off at any moment. I agree with your premise but it is sad to be a fan and be excited to see one of your musical heros and leave disappointed. Take the good with the bad. In that case I had no right to call your opinion bs, and I apologies for it, but if I turned this article in to my professor as an editorial assignment, she would say the same thing. I hope David Allan Coe heals his Mind and Soul. "[14], Coe's first country album, The Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy, has been described as alt-country, 'pre-punk' and "a hillbilly version of Marc Bolan's glitz and glitter". I discovered David Allan Coe when I dug up my parents old records recently and listened to Family Album on their record player. It is apples and blowing balls. This does not outweigh the terrible #1s that pushed mainstream country further into the wrong direction. PS: Ill add Leon Redbone to that list also. Basically the IRS claimed I owed them $100,000. David Allan Coe and wife Kimberly Hastings [in the sea captain's cap] make their way towards the stage of the Sasser Flea Market & Antique Mall in Sasser, Georgia, on June 19, 2010. The Triggerman I can deal with the short concerts, the medleys and the name-dropping in-between songs thats old school showbiz. November 11, 2013 @ 10:23 pm. Mr.Coe might be some of those things, but he is not a racist, I guarantee it. Theres a artist, Leroy Virgil of the band Hellbound Glory who it is fashionable to hate on right now because he isnt as nice to his fans as some would like. He didnt bother to make eye contact, shake hands, speak or otherwise acknowledge most of the people doing the M&G. He said, 'Well son, you have to wear a mask and then when you don't want to be David Allan Coe, you can take your mask off and go anywhere and not be like Elvis with people messin' with you all the time.'[12]. I still enjoy his music but it wouldve been nice to play ignorant is bliss. The country version of GG Allin. The two guys I went with kindly excused themselves half way through the show and took off. His music is fucking amazing and I dont even like country that much. Rodeo, if you put that band together with him, Ill trek to see all of those shows. Ewwww, Im surprised he found anybody to marry him! Written from the perspective of a man whose lover left him for an African American man, the sexually explicit song resulted in Coe being accused of racism. Im On Drugs . November 11, 2013 @ In all reality it is what it is. Jealious? It was about Shooter Jennings if Im not mistaken. Dave Pilot Martaize When asked about Coe's X-rated albums, Brown stated David Allan Coe was controversial. long black hair. lugnut all have a few good songs, and I think Trigger has acknowledged that. dan_ga Same with Kris Kristofferson. And then Willie came out and sang with us. I met him when I first went to Nashville and he had an office down on Music Row. Coe's version became his first country Top 10 hit single, peaking at No. So what? November 18, 2013 @ This marriage is the sixth for the singer and the second for his bride. If anyone gets a chance to see you should he even played an hour and half longer than he was supposed to great show! People can forgive a weak live performance in an aging legendI saw George Jones about a year before he passed on and his singing was greatly deminished. Anyway, I like youre website, but better focus on reviewing good country albums, describing interesting real country events, etc. TX Music Jim Nobody can find any evidence that he ever killed anyone, or that he was ever on death row. 1:47 pm, Elvis Presley wasnt a role model either. And I've done Farm Aid. One day when they break away from the corporate Rat race in their meaningless lives, only then will they understand Dave. David Allan Coe had "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" rewritten to include a train, a mom, prison and drinking making it the "perfect" song. 5:50 pm. I respect your opinion for sure but by English law this would be an opinion article, not so much an editorial. Did he always strum that way with a stiff pick, like a trained monkey? 2:50 pm. Wow!! Believe me, I do. I have seen some pretty big/great singers, butI wasnt lucky enough to see Waylon and I regret that. April 26, 2010 @ 2:14 pm. In another interview, Coe said, "Anyone that would look at me and say I was a racist, would have to be out of their mind. Although Coe's name was credited, the assumption by many was that Paycheck, an acclaimed songwriter himself, composed the tune; this would feed into Coe's growing bitterness with the industry as another one of his peers exploded in popularity. It was probably the best concert I have ever been to, and Ive been to tons from Willie to Garth to George Strait to Toby Keith to Luke Bryan to Kacey Musgraves to Ashley Monroe to my favorite Jennings son. I believe tell a man when he cant hang because he doesnt have the sand. 1:42 pm. Ive also heard that a black drummer actually played oner, *that* song but yeah, who knows, could just be another DAC story. and balconies were full of regular folks and Old Regular Country music fans. November 11, 2013 @ 3:15 pm. However, the one live show I saw wasnt great but wasnt bad either. David Allan Coe is still alive. [5] After being sent to the Starr Commonwealth For Boys reform school at the age of nine, he spent much of the next 20 years in correctional facilities, including three years at the Ohio Penitentiary. Yeah, definitely an acquired, and probably ahead of its time when it came out, but its a lot of fun and it was one of my favorite albums to come out that year. Its kind of hard to find, but a music company did a few remaster/ bundle jobs on some of his albums. And theres Pete Seeger. Nick I still remember us being in Vegas (I think) and Dime comes up to me and a few others all excited like a kid practically dragging DAC by his arm. November 15, 2013 @ Martaize If anything GG was the punk-rock version of DAC. November 11, 2013 @ The band for that particular show consisted of Him (with the aforementioned Dean guitar), Tyler (also on guitar), another guy (on guitar), a drummer, and thats it. Hes no Johnny Rebel. [26][27] Rebel Meets Rebel, with Dimebag Darrell, Vinnie Paul, and Rex Brown, recorded sporadically between 1999 and 2003, was released in 2006, two years after Darrell's murder. Rusty Shackleford He wears a stupid, waist-length golden-haired wig on stage as if hes fooling anyone. 2 of his best songs. Waylon gave his opinion on DACs image in Waylons autobiography. He has also been known to ride with the Outlaws in Dayton, Florida. Got the rest of my life to continue exploring and loving the vast catalog of incredible songs that dont make it to the ears of the jukebox heroes. His band was unfamiliar with most of the songs he played and they hardly even played at all on most songs. He retired the Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy persona and billed his new album as 'David Allan Coe Rides Again as the Longhaired Redneck', something equally off-putting to institution types. 11:55 am, With all due respect, if you think that what I did here was attack David Allan Coe to tear him down and label him not cool, then either you stopped reading at some point, or you completely missed what this article was attempting to convey. 5:36 am. THIS is the long and short of what I am saying here. Hes got some real good songs though. November 26, 2017 @ I would love to chat with Trigger sometime! It's also one of the most sensitive things he's ever written, as it is full of empathy for a daughter he hasn't seen in over ten years.[13]. By presenting music with both its strengths and weakness, it conveys an earnest attempt to give opinions without bias, to create trust between my writing and readers that I am giving my honest opinions not simply based on taste or popularity, but honesty. Crazy Daddy. John baker Castles in the Sand would be a huge comeback for Coe, peaking at No. His legacy is very complicated and rich, but his character has unfortunately overshadowed it. When youre that age, you probably wont even have the energy to wipe your own asshole, let alone climb on a tour bus, travel the country, and perform on stages. I honestly believe if it werent for You Never., nobody would be talking about him today. 1 hit and responsible for Coe becoming one of Nashville's hottest songwriters and Coe himself being signed by Columbia Records. DAC, lose the silly wig and get your old lady off the stage,please. Anyway hes a legend. November 11, 2013 @ He was a roadie for Coe but Coe got mad at him and sent him off the road. His . seriously not offended just thought it was a funny to be lumped in with inbreds. The . We live life as we all want Freely! The Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy. His personal life shouldnt interest you. Acca Dacca November 13, 2013 @ I was told she married him in the early 80`s. And to think I'd ate the pussy. If you havent seen him perform, I highly recommend it. Also, it is my opinion, and it has been proven out by the success of this website, that the best way to spread the word about music that is worthy of more ears, whether that is music by David Allan Coe, Jayke Orvis, or anyone else, is to not put it on a pedestal, but to be honest about it. Lunchbox I saw several people trying to take his picture from across the merch table and they were stopped by his security. More or less the same goes for David Allan Coe, Billy Joe Shaver, therhodeo David Allan Coe Educational Qualifications. Look,the man is an arrogant jack ass opinionated bastard. Dont know if thats true, but it makes more sense than willingly sabotaging your career over a pointless song that would obviously never get airplay. If your frame of reference for favorite DAC songs includes Please Come To Boston and You Never Even Called Me By My Name, then Im sorry, but you simply lack a valid frame of reference. Underground Album is David Allan Coe's most infamous and controversial album, making liberal usage of profane, racist and/or crude lyrics. Eric And Del McCoury (74), plays tours and runs a festival DelFest. 162 Comments, In the aftermath of the accident, there was a shakeup in David Allan Coes band and inner circle. [25] Coe maintains that he wrote to Strauss during the writing of the article, but the journalist did not acknowledge any interaction between the two, only stating that Coe's manager refused to speak on the record. November 12, 2013 @ 6:06 pm, You asked Can you name a single artist at that age that is capable of performing as well as they did in their younger days?. He lost his record label due to this but all was forgiven for him. I respect his music greatly. Coe took up music after spending much of his early life in reform schools and prisons, and first became notable for busking in Nashville. November 13, 2013 @ The headline said, 'The Outlaws came to town.' Thanks! According to our records, David Allan Coe is possibly single. Ive heard him talk about how he used to get drunk and high every day and then I heard him say that he never really started drinking until he was in his 50s. July 17, 2014 @ At no point in this article did I praise David Allan Coe for his unsavory behaviors or ideals. Im sure hes a sweet beau these days. The ones with all cheatin songs. But that writer never made the jukebox rotation or got heavy airplay. He was casino hopping. And the other is my personal relationship with God. I mean come on, hes 78 years old for crying out loud. )[22] The song tells of a chance meeting between two ex-lovers at 'the Silver Spoon Caf', but when the man tries to rekindle the romance, she dismisses him in the same cavalier way he did her years earlier. Hes a scumbag and an asshole. Prejudiced? We got in and it was packed but we found a table that was only half occupied. David Allen Coe is a has been that never really was. Maybe, not likely, but maybe he will grow a pair and man up. the that scum bag mother f*cker. I wont deny that. They were exceptionally good and DACs steel player sat in with them. Like with most things DAC, probably somewhere in the middle, if you can even dig through the BS deep enough to find where the middle is. Forget Longhaired Redneck, go listen to Jody Like A Melody or River and then tell me David Allan Coe has nothing to offer. Coe considered himself as integral as anyone in the evolution of the outlaw country genre, and began saying so in his music. Also, pulling quotes out of this article, regardless of what they are, are going to be unfair, because the point of this article was to portray and honest perspective that takes in both sides, and most quotes are going to be taken from one side or the other. I even have a title for it in light of that tasteful *cough* story detailed above: Hillbilly Bone. She said some day I'd understand. April 25, 2010 @ You cant, unless you respect him for being a sexist and racist and a train wreck, which I think hes neither. Excellent points Trigger as my Grandma said : you have to take each person as they come to you. Comment below referred to this comment. is like making hot dogs. But I think hes a fantastic, fantastic songwriter. I wasnt of legal age to even drink then so I couldnt get in to that darn place (too young). I went with a friend who was totally unfamiliar with Coe and he actually thought that DAC wrote all the songs in the set. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Motorcycle gangs. TX Music Jim Heres what we know about David Allan Coes kids: A post shared by Tyler Mahan Coe (@tylermahancoe). Greg Thomas La-Liberte According to recent reports, DACs kids arent well-connected to their father. As noted in AllMusic's review of the album, "On Rides Again, by trying to make a conscious outlaw record and aligning himself with the movement's two progenitors on the opening track, "Willie, Waylon, and Me"Coe already set up self-parody unintentionally something that continued to curse him. If you havent seen him, go before hes dead. His most popular songs interpreted by others include the number one hit Would You Lay With Me (In a Field of Stone), sung by Tanya Tucker, and Johnny Paychecks rendition of Take This Job and Shove It. The latter inspired the film of the same name. David Allan Coe Parents Are Donald Mahan Coe And Dorothy Ruth Wilson. [3], The album Rebel Meets Rebel featured a song, "Cherokee Cry", which criticizes the United States government's treatment of Native Americans. We have no records of past relationships for David Allan Coe.. About. One of the best stick my neck out articles by Kyle ive ever read. 8:57 pm. Tawanna Isley Net Worth, Age, Parents, Wiki. Seeing David Allan Coe on any given night can be an exercise in disappointment, from his poor stage presence to his stupid vocal effects. Or as a Boogie Down Production albumEdutainment. I still dont believe hes *truly* a racist at the end of the day, but like I mentioned before, the guy contradicts himself so often that at this point Im not sure if even *he* knows what he believes anymore. Number six on our top 10 David Allan Coe songs is the hit "Willie, Waylon and Me.". He is one of the all-time greats of country and his Columbia years (roughly 1973-1987) are one of the best country music catalogs you will ever hear. As she landed on a well-paying job, she would only find herself writing songs. [39], Coe's lyrics frequently include references to alcohol and drug use, and are often boisterous and cocky. But it is my exact, unfettered opinion about David Allan Coe, shared while not caring what anyone thinks about it, or how it will be received. Meaningful lines that have stayed with listeners for decades. Plenty of old guys out there in the same position who arent that way to give the time of day to someone like Coe. Coe also wrote "Cocaine Carolina" for Johnny Cash and sang background vocals on the recording that appeared on Cash's 1975 album John R. Cash. Yes sir modern media has trained me that way, but only with certain bodies of writing. He was and still is a chameleon of sorts, who changes to fit the situation he is surrounded with. Please Come To Boston was the only DAC song I recognized. If you think about it, it was a brilliant marketing strategy. [23][25], In 2003, Coe wrote a song for Kid Rock, "Single Father", which appeared on Kid Rock's self-titled album, and was released as a single, which peaked at number 50 on the Billboard Country Singles chart. Trigger Standing between her and me. April 21, 2010 @ I am not an ignorant, as youre trying to suggest. About five years back, the band I was playing in opened for DAC in Ft Worth. Beginning with the line, I still cant believe after all of these years I still miss you, the narrator wonders what his wife will tell their daughter when she asks about him, and finally declares: In his AllMusic review of the album, writer Thom Jurek writes: "Missin' the Kid" is a self-penned waltz that is sad and haunted, full of regret and remorse over the loss of his daughter when his second marriage broke up, something he never got over. I really do wish them well , The Triggerman Even then, thats beside the point. Poor guy cant get out of his own way. 2:07 pm. No band, just him on stage. Jack Williams 3:01 pm. 9:09 am. Not everyone was the kind of person that thought you could punch them out, take their money and that they'd say, 'I won't do nothin' about it'."[14]. When Al Golstein is calling you a degenerate, well, that right there says it all, doesnt it? December 31, 2013 @ November 18, 2013 @ I chose not to. As Saving Country Music reported after attending David Allan Coes first show back as part of Willie Nelsons 40th Annual 4th of July picnic, David was quoted as saying, everybody quit me, except my wife. David Allen Coe is a Legend and if you wrote this article your a moron and a bitch . He scolded the hecklers and played Ive seen Billy Joe twice in the last two years and he is amazing. The last time I saw him I felt like I was wathcing a TimeLife informercial on TV. I love the records, I respect his contributions, and always will. The leash story is crazy if true. Didnt mean to bag on introverts (or inbreeds I guess), was just trying to express in words how outmoded and downtrodden the performance was, and those are the words that I found. Prison time. Brown is the son of legendary blues musician Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown. November 16, 2013 @ Its pointless to get panties in a wad over the fact that a performer whose whole life has been lived his way at his whim might turn in a show that wasnt what someone else expected. November 13, 2013 @ Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan etc. Musical genius; who self sabotaged most of his career. [11] AllMusic writer Thom Jurek said of the song, "The amazing thing is that both versions are definitive."[11]. Rodeo Barton Martaize 8:48 am. Think about the whole persona, especially in his hay day if he ever had one. [40] The album's influences included Charlie Rich, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, Lightnin' Hopkins, and Tony Joe White. I KNOW THIS IS NOT REALLY FUNNY FOR REAL BUT ITS A DAMN GOOD JOKE..IVE NEVER HIT A WOMAN IN MY LIFE..NEVER HAD THE TIME..I WAS TO BUSY HITTING MEN.. RestlessInAmsterdam Some of the songs are really out there. November 11, 2013 @ He wrote some songs that, if taken literally, and from his point of view, are racist.