“Amos Moses” is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Jerry Reed. It was released in October 1970 as the fourth and final single from the album Georgia Sunshine. This record was Reed’s highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, bowing at #97 on 31 October 1970 and peaking at #8 on 27 February – 6 March 1971. The song has been used ever since as a line dance taught at local YMCAs. “Amos Moses” was certified gold for sales of 1 million units by the RIAA. It also appeared on charts in several other countries and was #28 on Billboard’s Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1971.
B-side “The Preacher and the Bear”
Released October 19, 1970
Genre Country rockswamp rock
Length 2:19
Label RCA Records
Songwriter(s) Jerry Reed
Producer(s) Chet Atkins