Roll On
Alabama
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[Chorus] Roll on highway, roll on along Roll on daddy 'till you get back home Roll on family, roll on crew Roll on momma like I asked you to do And roll on eighteen-wheeler roll on (roll on) It's Monday morning, he's kissin' momma goodbye He's up and gone with the sun Daddy drives an eighteen-wheeler And he's off on a midwest run As three sad faces gather round momma They ask her when daddy's comin' home Daddy drives an eighteen-wheeler And they sure miss him when he's gone (yeah they do) Ah, but he calls them everynight and he tells them that he lovesthem And he taught them this song to sing [Chorus] It's Wednesday evening, momma's waitin by the phone It rings but it's not his voice Seems the highway patrol has found a jacknifed rig In a snow bank in Illinois But the driver was missin' and the search had been abandoned For the weather had everything strong And they had checked all the houses and local motels When they had somemore news they'd call And she told them when they found him to tell him that she loved him And she hung up the phone singin' Roll on highway, roll on along Roll on daddy 'till ya get back home Roll on family, roll on crew Roll on momma like I asked you to do And roll on eighteen-wheeler roll on Momma and the children will be waiting up all night long Thinkin' nothing but the words just comin' With the ringin' of the telephone Oh, but the man upstairs was listening When momma asked him to bring daddy home And when the call came in it was daddy on the other end Askin' her if she had been singin' the song, singin' Roll on highway, roll on along Roll on daddy 'till ya get back home Roll on family, roll on crew Roll on momma like I asked you to do And roll on eighteen-wheeler [Chorus] Eighteen-wheeler Eighteen-wheeler Eighteen-wheeler Eighteen-wheeler Roll on Roll on
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Written by: DAVID LOGGINS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Year of Release"Roll On" by Alabama was released in 1984 as the lead-off single and title track from their album "Roll On."
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Billboard SuccessThe song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the United States and stayed there for a week. It also peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
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Song Duration"Roll On" has a playtime of 3 minutes and 43 seconds, making it easily digestible and ideal for radio play.
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CompositionThe song was written by Dave Loggins, an American songwriter known for writing hit songs for various artists.
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Song's ThemeThe song tells the story of a truck driver who is always on the road and his family waiting for his safe return home. The chorus "Roll on highway, roll on along..." manifests the trucker's journey.
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CertificationFollowing the success of the song, the "Roll On" album was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, a testament to Alabama's immense popularity during this period.
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Urban LegendAn urban legend suggests that the song 'Roll On' was inspired by a real-life incident involving a truck driver traveling from Alabama to Minnesota. However, songwriter Dave Loggins has denied this claim.
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Popularity Among FansThe motivational chorus where the family prays, "roll on, family, roll on," has made it a favorite among many Alabama fans. The song is considered a classic and is often featured in setlists at the band's live performances.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, other country artists have covered "Roll On," including Billy Ray Cyrus for his 2007 album "Home at Last".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Roll On" features the band Alabama playing their instruments with a backdrop of a truck and a highway to illustrate the song's context. It also shows several scenes of a trucker's family.
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