I was in college when "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" became a hit for the Charlie Daniels Band and Million Mile Reflections, the album that contained that song, went platinum. Million Mile Reflections is a classic, but I think Simple Man comes close. The title song is one of Charlie Daniels' classic Southern anthems, and he and his CDB bandmates rock out elsewhere on the record. The opening song "What This World Needs Is A Few More Rednecks", like "Simple Man", is a good old Southern country rocking song from Charlie, as is the toe-tapping song "Oh Atlanta", where Charlie showcases some of his fine fiddle work. The bluesy concluding number "It's My Life" is also a strong song. Furthermore, Charlie is a strong ballad singer. "Was It 26", "Midnight Wind", "Saturday Night Down South", "Old Rock 'N Roller", and "Mr. DJ" are all great ballads by Charlie and his CDB bandmates. If there's a weak link on Simple Man, I think it's "Play Me Some Fiddle". "Play Me Some Fiddle" is an OK song, but I don't think it's as good as Charlie's other fiddle anthems--"Texas", "The South's Gonna Do It", "Ragin' Cajun" and the aforementioned "The Devil Went Down To Georgia". "Play Me Some Fiddle" is too long(almost five minutes) and the story line--a bar patron gets into a fight which the cops break up--has literally been done to death in other songs. Even "Oh Atlanta", this record's other fiddle tune, is better than "Play Me Some Fiddle", at least in my opinion. Still, I think Charlie put together one solid album in Simple Man. I like this record, and I think anybody who likes the Charlie Daniels Band should have Simple Man in his collection.

Another very good CD from Charlie Daniels. From the opening track of "A Few More Rednecks" to the final notes of "It's My Life" there are no weak songs here.

On this CD, like so many others, Charlie captures the essence of the working man. The attitude with lines like "yes I drive a pick up truck and I'm full of American Pride" and "I'd hang him up high on a short piece of rope and let him swing till the sun goes down" - a little vigilante justice for a drug dealer who got off. The loneliness associated with a truck driver on "Mister DJ" and the thoughts back to old partying times "Was It 25 or 26".

This album has soul running through it and will be an excellent addition to anyone who likes music. It's a "new classic".

I believe this is the greatest album ever done by Charlie Daniels Band. It is good from beginning to end. For some reason, this record never got a lot of airplay. It might have been changing times. It deserved a lot more recognition than it got. There are a couple songs on here that are almost never heard by anybody that didn't purchase the record, and they are great!

"(What This World Needs Is) A Few More Rednecks" is an ode to the country way of life. It resonates as much today as it did when Charlie recorded it in 1989. Other songs have been done in this genre, but none like this one. It's worth a listen.

"Was It 26" is a haunting song about lost time in a life. It hit me deeply.

"Old Rock 'N Roller" is about an old bar singer who never quite made it yet never could quite quit. It reminds me of friends and relatives I know who play in bar bands. It's in their blood.

This is a good record. You won't regret buying it. I think it's the best Charlie ever put together. On a side note, I saw Charlie Daniels Band in concert a couple years ago. He's still a fireball on stage.

Simple Man is definatly a must buy.I love the songs, Was it 26,Simple Man,Rednecks,Mr. DJ and Old Rock n Roller, there classics! A MUST BUY!!!!!