Unpacking the Humor and Heart of David Allan Coe’s ‘You Never Even Called Me By My Name’

About The Song Background “You Never Even Called Me by My Name” is a song written by Steve Goodman and John Prine, and popularized by country music artist David Allan Coe. Released in 1975 as a single from Coe’s album “Once Upon a Rhyme,” the song became one of his most recognizable hits. Coe, known … Read more

Finding Identity Through Music: David Allan Coe’s ‘You Never Even Called Me by My Name’

About The Song The song “You Never Even Called Me by My Name” isn’t credited to a single artist. There are two possibilities: David Allan Coe Version: This is the most likely source you’re thinking of. The song was written by Steve Goodman and John Prine. Here’s what we know about this version: Released in … Read more