Coe's rebellious attitude, wild image, and unconventional lifestyle set him apart from other country performers, both winning him legions of fans and hindering his mainstream success by alienating the music industry establishment. Coe continues to be a popular performer on the country circuit.
Coe was born in Akron, Ohio. His favorite singer as a child was Johnny Cash. 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. Coe claimed he received encouragement to begin writing songs from Screamin' Jay Hawkins, with whom he had spent time in prison.
After concluding another prison term in 1967, Coe embarked on a music career in Nashville, living in a hearse which he parked in front of the Ryman Auditorium while he performed on the street. He caught the attention of Shelby Singleton, owner of the independent record label Plantation Records and signed a contract with his label.
He is the father of Tyler Mahan Coe, who created the country music podcast Cocaine & Rhinestones. He has a daughter, Shelli Coe Mackie, and is father-in-law to the late Michael Mackie, formerly of Texas band 'Thunderosa'.
Coe's musical style derives from blues, rock, and country music traditions. His vocal style is described as a 'throaty baritone'. His lyrical content is often humorous or comedic, with William Ruhlmann describing him as a 'near-parody of a country singer'. Stephen Thomas Erlewine describes Coe as "a great, unashamed country singer, singing the purest honky-tonk and hardest country of his era […] he may not be the most original outlaw, but there is none more outlaw than him".
Coe's lyrics frequently include references to alcohol and drug use, and are often boisterous and cocky. Coe's debut album Penitentiary Blues was described as "voodoo blues" and "redneck music" by Allmusic's Thom Jurek. It focused on themes such as working for the first time, blood tests from veins used to inject heroin, prison time, hoodoo imagery, and death. The album's influences included Charlie Rich, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, Lightnin' Hopkins, and Tony Joe White. Coe later explained to Kristofer Engelhardt of Review: "I didn't really care for some of the country music until people like Kris Kristofferson and some of those people started writing songs. They had a little more to say than just, 'Oh baby I miss you', or whatever. I don't do anything halfway. Once I got into country music, I went back and researched it, and learned everything there was to know about it. I could do impersonations of Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb, Hank Snow, Marty Robbins, just about anybody. I knew just about all there was to know about country music."
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". Credited influences on the album include Merle Haggard. In his early career, Coe was known for his unpredictable live performances, in which he would ride a Harley-Davidson motorcycle onto the stage and curse at his audience. Coe has also performed in a rhinestone suit and a mask which resembled that of the Lone Ranger, calling himself the 'Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy'.
The album Rebel Meets Rebel featured a song, "Cherokee Cry", which criticizes the United States government's treatment of Native Americans. When asked why he did not write more political songs, Coe replied, "I live in my own world, not thee world. I just write songs about what affects me in everyday life. At one point I wrote a song that was sort of a protest about when they were talking about drafting women into the military. It was about my son making it past the draft, but my daughter didn't. And I've done Farm Aid."
In his review of Coe's 1987 album A Matter of Life...and Death, Allmusic's Thom Jurek wrote, "Coe may have had some hits, but it is records like this that make one wonder if there was not a conspiracy to marginalize him and make him fail. Coe is a brilliant songwriter well into the 21st century, and deserves to be lauded along with the likes of [Willie] Nelson and [Waylon] Jennings and Kristofferson and Newbury – and even Cash."
Linda Lovelace
David Allan Coe Lyrics
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Well you can talk about your lovers and your back door pimps.
You can talk about your hollywood Fags.
If you want to know the best love in the world then I'm the best mother-fucker alive
Jackie Onassis was a snuff queen for me before she ever got rich.
And it would take a man a day and a half just to satisfy that bitch.
And it only took me 15 minutes to get into her pants.
Well, I've fucked 'em all from Coast to Coast, cause honey, that's my bag.
Fact, I'm the only guy in the world who can make Linda Lovelace Gag
doot doot doot duh...
Now it ain't that my dick's so goddamn big, it's just that I know how to use.
I'll never let no nickle-dime whore ever get the chance to abuse it.
They can suck it for hours and hours on end, but I'll still be in control.
And I won't cum 'til I wanna cum, cause that's my jelly-roll.
Now they're ain't no woman, no match for me, I've had 'em try to wear me down.
I've fucked them barmaids, and bankclerks, I even fucked a circus clown.
Teachers and Lawyers doctors and more, them fat women sure are a drag,
I tell you I'm the only motherfucker in the world that can make Linda Lovelace gag.
Well, old Harry Reams fall apart at the seams when he saw me fuck that whore.
She sucked my dick and swallowed my nuts, and I still hollered for more.
She sucked my asshole, she sucked my toes, she's the suckinest bitch alive.
I made her call up two more cunts, and friend that at no jive.
She don't give me no shit about being no big time lover.
Some movie star with a jag.
Cause you ain't shit...
If you can't get Linda lovelace to gag.
And don't talk about being no full-time lover, cause mister, that's my bag.
I'm the only motherfucker in the damn world that can make Linda Lovelace gag.
doot doot doot
The lyrics to David Allan Coe's song "Linda Lovelace" are highly graphic and offensive, showcasing the hyper-masculine and misogynistic attitude of the singer. Coe brags about his sexual prowess, claiming to have slept with every woman on the coast and boasting about his ability to make the famous porn actress Linda Lovelace gag. He also makes crude remarks about various public figures, including Jackie Onassis and the Queen of England, and makes derogatory comments about women in general.
However, the lyrics also reveal the singer's insecurity and need for control. He asserts his dominance over women by withholding his climax until he is ready and by claiming that no woman can wear him down. He also reveals his fear of being emasculated, accusing Hollywood "fags" of being inferior lovers and insisting that his penis size is not what makes him great in bed.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I've fucked 'em all from Coast to Coast...
I have been sexually involved with a diverse range of people from different parts of the United States.
Well you can talk about your lovers and your back door pimps.
Various individuals engage in different activities - you may speak about yours.
You can talk about your hollywood Fags.
You may discuss what occurs in Hollywood.
If you want to know the best love in the world then I'm the best mother-fucker alive
If you are seeking the most excellent sexual partner, then I happen to be that person.
Jackie Onassis was a snuff queen for me before she ever got rich.
I had sexual relations with Jackie Onassis before she became famous.
And it would take a man a day and a half just to satisfy that bitch.
She had high sexual demands, and one person would not be sufficient to satisfy her needs within a day.
Why the Queen of England gave me the keys to the whole damn Country of France
The Queen of England gave me complete access to France.
And it only took me 15 minutes to get into her pants.
I was able to seduce her quickly.
Well, I've fucked 'em all from Coast to Coast, cause honey, that's my bag.
I have a penchant for having sex with various individuals from different regions.
Fact, I'm the only guy in the world who can make Linda Lovelace Gag
I am the only person capable of making Linda Lovelace feel nauseous during oral sex.
Now it ain't that my dick's so goddamn big, it's just that I know how to use.
The size of my penis is not what makes me an excellent lover; it is my skill and expertise that does.
I'll never let no nickle-dime whore ever get the chance to abuse it.
I will not allow any low-quality prostitute to misuse me sexually.
They can suck it for hours and hours on end, but I'll still be in control.
People can engage in oral sex with me for extended periods, but I will remain in charge.
And I won't cum 'til I wanna cum, cause that's my jelly-roll.
I will only orgasm if I choose to do so.
Now they're ain't no woman, no match for me, I've had 'em try to wear me down.
No woman can outlast or best me sexually, as some have attempted to do.
I've fucked them barmaids, and bankclerks, I even fucked a circus clown.
I've had sexual intercourse with a variety of professions, including a bartender, bank teller, and circus performer.
Teachers and Lawyers doctors and more, them fat women sure are a drag,
I have had sexual encounters with educators, attorneys, doctors, and other professionals, but larger women are not enjoyable partners.
I tell you I'm the only motherfucker in the world that can make Linda Lovelace gag.
I repeat, I am the sole individual that can make Linda Lovelace feel ill during oral sex.
Well, old Harry Reams fall apart at the seams when he saw me fuck that whore.
Harry Reams became emotional when observing me engage in sexual activity with a prostitute.
She sucked my dick and swallowed my nuts, and I still hollered for more.
The woman performed oral sex on me and then proceeded to be agreeable to further sexual activity.
She sucked my asshole, she sucked my toes, she's the suckinest bitch alive.
She engaged in oral activity with areas of my body other than my genitals, and she has unsurpassed skills in performing oral sex.
I made her call up two more cunts, and friend that at no jive.
I requested that the woman arrange for two additional women to join our sexual encounter, and this is not a falsehood.
She don't give me no shit about being no big time lover.
The woman does not question my reputation as a great lover.
Some movie star with a jag.
This is in reference to a high-profile person with questionable behaviors or motivations.
Cause you ain't shit...
This is a derogatory statement directed at the aforementioned movie star.
If you can't get Linda lovelace to gag.
If a person cannot make Linda Lovelace feel sick during oral sex, then they are not a skilled lover in my eyes.
And don't talk about being no full-time lover, cause mister, that's my bag.
Do not misconstrue my desire for sexual activity with numerous partners as a desire for a full-time relationship - my interest is purely in satisfying my sexual desires.
I'm the only motherfucker in the damn world that can make Linda Lovelace gag.
To reiterate, I am the singular person capable of making Linda Lovelace feel nauseated during oral sex.
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: DAVID ALLAN Coe
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@andrewwestmoreland8579
Unsung genius in my book
@eddiefmmetalforthemasses2117
David Allan Coe fucking legend
@SrAnonymousMx-788
A Scotish-american legend or Scotish-irish american? 🤣🤣🤣
@Chalor.
@@SrAnonymousMx-788
Scotch-Irish my man! Those were all the people Scotland and Ireland didn't want.
@user-bf3rb1xq6i
Genius genius
@tobyblevins420
They still can't make me gag
@scratchking3205
Ehhhh. Lame
@michaelcox2197
I knew this song before I was a teenager!
@EliasAlucard
This is one of the funniest songs ever! Heard it first time back in 2010 and it's been a solid favorite ever since. Lyrics are funny with a touch of juvenile sense of humor! Speaking of deep throat, I'm not sure if DAC can make Heather Brooke gag? lol
@jexschtdue9778
My favourite song of all time <3✌