"You Never Even Called Me by My Name '' is a song written and recorded by Steve Goodman and John Prine; and recorded by country music singer David Allan Coe. It was the third single release of Coe 's career, included on his album Once Upon a Rhyme. The song was Coe 's first Top Ten hit, reaching a peak of number eight on the Billboard country singles charts. The song, over five minutes long, is known for its humorous self - description as "the perfect country and western song. ''
who wrote the song you never even called me by my name
Steve Goodman John Prine