Growing up right on the edge of what could demographically, stereotypically and anecdotally be considered Appalachia, moonshine was something I was always aware of.

And contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be painting the fender black on your homemade flatbed or propping up your single-wide with cinder blocks to enjoy a mason jar or two. Even respectable folk like phenomenologists and super late model drivers can revel in a little white lightning.

But that’s not my point. Moonshine hardly needs me to extol its many virtues. I just want to know what the best song about moonshine is. So grab a couple of jars and try not to beat on each other too much. I want to know.

9 Responses to “What’s the Best Moonshining Song?”

1. On 09/15/09 12:38 PM, Erin Keane said:

   

   “Copperhead Road” by Steve Earle. Daddy ran whiskey in a big block Dodge!

2. On 09/15/09 12:41 PM, Ben Pike said:

   

   Drive-By Truckers – “Where The Devil Don’t Stay”

3. On 09/15/09 12:41 PM, Jeremiah said:

   

   Steve Earle’s “Copperhead Road”

4. On 09/15/09 1:10 PM, sammy said:

   

   easy, “White Lightning” by George Jones

5. On 09/15/09 1:34 PM, Jay DiNitto said:

   

   Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force – whole album.

6. On 09/15/09 1:36 PM, John F. said:

   

   Roger Miller – Chug a Lug

7. On 09/15/09 1:46 PM, andy said:

   

   Please. One only needs to look to traditional Irish folk music.

   Behold, “The Moonshiner”
   “I’m a rambler, I’m a gambler I’m a long ways from home; and them that don’t like me well leave me alone; I eat when I’m hungry and I drink when I’m dry; and if moonshine don’t kill me I’ll live till I die”

8. On 09/15/09 3:34 PM, Bobby said:

   

   Love No-Show Jones as I may, I have to give it up to Grandpa. He’s a badass of the banjo and performs a song like no other.

9. On 09/15/09 6:30 PM, Dr. Jones said:

   

   Daddy’s Moonshine Still by Dolly Parton

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