The last of
Jerry Reed's major hits are included on
The Bird, an album that encompasses his usually variety of novelties, love songs, and uniquely slick, funky country. His remake of
Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Down on the Corner" falls into the latter category, while "She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft)" is a quintessential
Jerry Reed novelty and his final number one hit. "The Bird" was also a substantial hit and features decent impressions of
Willie Nelson and
George Jones, and "I'm a Slave" -- sort of a sequel to his "Another Puff" from 1972 -- gave
Reed his final Top 100 charter. When
Jerry Reed is hot, he's hot, and despite some lesser moments, about half of
The Bird really smokes.