Songs Written by David Allan CoeTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

David Allan Coe (September 6, 1939 – April 29, 2026) was an American singer and songwriter. Coe took up music after spending much of his early life in reform schools and prisons. He first came to prominence for busking in Nashville and initially played mostly in the blues style, before transitioning to country music, becoming a major part of the 1970s outlaw country scene. His biggest hits include "You Never Even Call Me by My Name", "Longhaired Redneck", "The Ride",... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, David Allan Coe first charted in 1972 with Souvenirs and California Mem'rys.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.On US Country the artist achieved 2 number‑ones.