Once Upon a Rhyme

by David Allan Coe

Once Upon a Rhyme cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: June 1975
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 32:49
  • Community rating: 3.36/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

David Allan Coe's 'Once Upon a Rhyme' captures the nascent outlaw country movement while still retaining polished Nashville Sound influences. The release is notable for introducing his famous recording of 'You Never Even Called Me by My Name', balancing sentimental, pastoral storytelling with his rebellious outlaw persona.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone) (2:36)
  2. Jody Like a Melody (3:03)
  3. Loneliness in Ruby's Eyes (3:02)
  4. Would You Be My Lady (2:46)
  5. Sweet Vibrations (Some Folks Call It Love) (3:02)
  6. Another Pretty Country Song (3:19)
  7. Piece of Wood and Steel (4:02)
  8. Fraulein (2:41)
  9. Shine It On (2:59)
  10. You Never Even Called Me by My Name (5:16)

Credits

  • David Allan Coe - primary artist, written-by
  • Darlene Groncki - backing vocals
  • Dianne Davidson - backing vocals
  • Ginger Holladay - backing vocals
  • Lea Jane Berinati - backing vocals
  • Marie Cain - backing vocals
  • Bobby Thompson - musician
  • Buddy Spicher - musician

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