David Allan Coe is a free spirit who has followed an unconventional career path. Nothing wrong with that. He’s also a pretty darned good songwriter. While Johnny Paycheck made the song famous, Coe was the one who wrote Take This Job and Shove It, giving voice to a feeling that all of us have experienced at one time or another. Mississippi River Queen was released on his 1978 album called Human Emotions.
Song of the Day: Mississippi River Queen
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About the Author: Dean Klinkenberg
Dean Klinkenberg, the Mississippi Valley Traveler, is on a mission to explore the rich history, diverse cultures, and varied ecosystems of the Mississippi River Valley, from the Headwaters in northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. He is the author of the Frank Dodge mysteries and several guidebooks for the Mississippi River.
