The Lonesome Road
Bing Crosby, John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra
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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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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.
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ComposerThe song was reportedly composed by Nathaniel Shilkret, with lyrics by Gene Austin.
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Original PerformerAlthough it was later covered by Crosby, the song was originally a hit for Austin, who also authored the words.
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Chart performanceIn 1928, Austin's version of "The Lonesome Road" rose to number 10 on the charts, testifying to the song's initial popularity.
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Covered versionsBesides Bing Crosby and Gene Austin, numerous performers have covered the song, including Louis Armstrong, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Frank Sinatra.
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Bing Crosby performanceBing Crosby recorded "The Lonesome Road" for Decca in 1946, nearly two decades after it was first released.
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Film IncorporationBing 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.
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Possible ExtrasThe 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.
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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.
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LegacyNearly 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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