For the Record: The First 10 Years cover

For the Record: The First 10 Years

David Allan Coe · 1984

68 min · 20 tracks · country

A rollicking collection of storytelling country tunes infused with humor, rebellion, and heartfelt sincerity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • rollicking sing-alongs with friends
  • steady flow for road trips
  • humorous storytelling with heart
  • light-hearted moments of rebellion

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek complex, experimental compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1984, David Allan Coe had established himself as a prominent figure in country music, with this compilation marking his tenth year in the industry. Released after a series of successful albums, 'For the Record: The First 10 Years' showcases his evolution and versatility as an artist, bringing together both chart-topping hits and fan favorites from his earlier career.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 You Never Even Called Me by My Name 5:15
  • 2 Please Come to Boston 4:19
  • 3 Jody Like a Melody 3:04
  • 4 Longhaired Redneck 3:23
  • 5 If That Ain’t Country 4:51
  • 6 Willie, Waylon and Me 3:13
  • 7 Take This Job and Shove It 2:56
  • 8 Just to Prove My Love for You 2:25
  • 9 Jack Daniel’s, If You Please 3:17
  • 10 Would You Lay With Me (in a Field of Stone) 2:50
  • 11 Divers Do It Deeper 3:02
  • 12 X’s and O’s (Kisses and Hugs) 3:47
  • 13 This Bottle (in My Hand) 2:51
  • 14 Get a Little Dirt On 3:41
  • 15 Stand by Your Man 3:29
  • 16 Tennessee Whiskey 3:01
  • 17 Now I Lay Me Down to Cheat 3:24
  • 18 What Made You Change Your Mind 2:51
  • 19 The Ride 3:07
  • 20 Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile 3:40

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata