The Lonesome Road

Bing Crosby, John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra

About The Lonesome Road

"The Lonesome Road" is a 1927 song with music by Nathaniel Shilkret and lyrics by Gene Austin, alternately titled "Lonesome Road", "Look Down that Lonesome Road" and "Lonesome Road Blues." It was written in the style of an African-American folk song. The lyricist and composer were both extremely popular recording artists. Gene Austin estimated he sold 80 million records, and Nathaniel Shilkret's son estimated his father sold 50 million records. Joel Whitburn lists recordings by Austin, Bing Crosby, Ted Lewis, and Shilkret (see list of recordings below) as being "charted" at Numbers 10, 12, 3 and 10, respectively. There are no reliable sales figures that can be used to verify or dispute any of the estimates above. 


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2007
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Look down, look down that lonesome road
Before you travel on.

Look down, look down that lonesome road
Before you travel on.
Look up, look up and greet your maker,
For Gabriel blows his horn.

Weary, totin' such a load,
Travelin' down that lonesome road,
Look down, look down that lonesome road
Before you travel on.

Weary totin', it's such a load,
Whike I'm travelin' down, travelin' down that lonesome old road,
Look down, look down that lonesome road
Before you travel on.

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Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation. more »

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Written by: Jimmy Carroll

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, NATHANIEL SHILKRET MUSIC CO.

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10 facts about this song

Release
"The Lonesome Road" by Bing Crosby and Gene Austin was first released in 1928.
Composer
The song was reportedly composed by Nathaniel Shilkret, with lyrics by Gene Austin.
Original Performer
Although it was later covered by Crosby, the song was originally a hit for Austin, who also authored the words.
Chart performance
In 1928, Austin's version of "The Lonesome Road" rose to number 10 on the charts, testifying to the song's initial popularity.
Covered versions
Besides Bing Crosby and Gene Austin, numerous performers have covered the song, including Louis Armstrong, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Frank Sinatra.
Bing Crosby performance
Bing Crosby recorded "The Lonesome Road" for Decca in 1946, nearly two decades after it was first released.
Film Incorporation
Bing Crosby's rendition of "The Lonesome Road" was used in the soundtrack of the film "Welcome Stranger" in 1947, which helped in popularizing the song further.
Possible Extras
The song often isn't solely credited to Bing Crosby and Gene Austin, other artists have also performed this song, such as Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, and Judy Garland.
Song Meaning
"The Lonesome Road" is said to symbolically signify the journey of life. The lyrics are penned in a manner to represent the trials and tribulations faced on the path of life.
Legacy
Nearly a century after its release, "The Lonesome Road" remains a beloved classic, and is often performed by contemporary musicians and featured in films and television shows, underscoring its enduring appeal.

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