Jerry Reed - Amos Moses

Jerry Reed's classic country song Amos Moses is one of country music's greatest storytelling recordings, blending country, swamp rock and Southern humor into an unforgettable tale of survival in the Louisiana bayou. Written entirely by Jerry Reed, the song introduces the legendary Amos Moses, a one-armed Cajun alligator hunter whose larger-than-life reputation grows with every verse. Reed tells it with such vivid detail that Amos feels like a genuine folk hero handed down through generations of Southern storytelling. Released in October 1970 as the final single from the album Georgia Sunshine, Amos Moses was produced by Chet Atkins and became Jerry Reed's first major crossover hit. The single climbed to No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, sold more than one million copies and earned a Gold certification, helping establish Reed as one of the most distinctive entertainers of the 1970s. Amos Moses captures everything that made Jerry Reed unique as a songwriter and performer. His relaxed Southern drawl, playful sense of humor and effortless storytelling bring the characters to life, while the song's infectious groove gives it an energy that feels equally at home in country, rock and funk. Reed delivers every line with a knowing grin, allowing the story to unfold naturally without ever losing its sense of mystery or mischief. The recording's unmistakable sound is built around Jerry Reed's distinctive fingerstyle guitar playing, supported by a driving rhythm section that blends country picking with swampy blues influences. That laid-back groove became one of Reed's musical trademarks and helped define the crossover style that would later influence generations of Southern rock and country artists. More than fifty years after its release, Amos Moses remains Jerry Reed's signature story song and one of the defining recordings of the swamp rock genre. Its colorful characters, memorable guitar work and timeless Southern storytelling have kept it alive through countless cover versions, television appearances, films and video games, introducing new generations to one of country music's most entertaining musical tales. 📝 Jerry Reed Amos Moses Lyrics: Yeah, here comes Amos Now Amos Moses was a Cajun He lived by himself in the swamp He hunted alligator for a living He'd just knock them in the head with a stump The Louisiana law gonna get you, Amos It ain't legal hunting alligator down in the swamp, boy Now everyone blamed his old man For making him mean as a snake When Amos Moses was a boy His daddy would use him for alligator bait Tie a rope around his waist and throw him in the swamp (hahaha) Alligator bait in the Louisiana bayou About forty-five minutes southeast of Thibodaux, Louisiana Lived a man called Doc Millsap and his pretty wife Hannah Well, they raised up a son that could eat up his weight in groceries Named him after a man of the cloth Called him Amos Moses, yeah (haha) Now the folks from down south Louisiana Said Amos was a hell of a man He could trap the biggest, the meanest alligator And he'd just use one hand That's all he got left 'cause an alligator bit it (hahaha) Left arm gone clear up to the elbow Well the sheriff caught wind that Amos Was in the swamp trapping alligator skin So he snuck in the swamp to gon' and get the boy But he never come out again Well, I wonder where the Louisiana sheriff went to Well, you can sure get lost in the Louisiana bayou About forty-five minutes southeast of Thibodaux, Louisiana Lived a cat called Doc Millsap and his pretty wife Hannah Well, they raised up a son that could eat up his weight in groceries Named him after a man of the cloth Called him Amos Moses Sit down on 'em Amos! Make it count son About forty-five minutes southeast of Thibodaux, Louisiana Lived a man called Doc Millsap and his pretty wife Hannah 👇 Follow Jerry Reed on his official music streaming sites:    / jerry reed - topic   https://open.spotify.com/artist/3kvy8...   / jerry-reed   🎵 Enjoy more music from Cornerstone Recordings: The Osborne Brothers - Rocky Top    • The Osborne Brothers - Rocky Top (Live)   Leroy Van Dyke - The Auctioneer    • Leroy Van Dyke - The Auctioneer   Flatt & Scruggs - Cripple Creek    • Flatt & Scruggs - Cripple Creek   Edward Gamblin - Lovely in White    • Edward Gamblin - Lovely in White   Doc Watson - Deep River Blues    • Doc Watson - Deep River Blues   🎧 Listen to more of the best classic country music here:    • Old Country Music Playlist - Cowboy Songs ...   🛎 Subscribe to Cornerstone Recordings for more:    / @cornerstonerecordingsofficial   #JerryReed #AmosMoses #ClassicCountry #CountryClassics #CountryMusic #CornerstoneRecordings