During the time the song was written in 1973, he was going to college at a Barber School in Raleigh, N.C.
The song was recorded by General Johnson and the Chairmen of the Board in 1980 for their album Success.
The song has persisted over the years to become a part of the North and South Carolina culture and remains a radio and live performance favorite.
[3] The song also inspired the book Carolina Girls by Steven Brown.
[4] In an interview with Blues Critic, Danny Woods of Chairman of the Board was asked if "Carolina girls really are the best" and explains: Well the song was actually originally written by: J.D.