(I'm a) Road Runner
Junior Walker & the All-Stars, Junior Walker
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Money, who needs it Let me live a life free and easy Put a toothbrush in my hand Let me be a travelling man I'm a roadrunner, baby Roadrunner Roadrunner I'm a road runner baby, Can't stay in one place too long I'm a road runner, You might look at me And I'll be gone Well you can love me if you wanna But I do declare When I get restless I got to move somewhere Yes, I'm a road runner baby, Anywhere is my home And I love the life I live And I'm gonna live the life I love Roadrunner baby Roadrunner Roadrunner Don't want no woman to tie me down Gotta be free baby to roam around All my life I've been like this You can love me at your own risk When the dust hits my shoes I got the urge to move 'Cause I'm a road runner baby, Gotta keep on, keepin' on And I live the life I love And I'm gonna love the life I live Roadrunner baby Roadrunner Roadrunner
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Written by: Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Edward Holland
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10 facts about this song
Origin"(I'm A) Road Runner" is a popular song performed by Junior Walker and The All Stars. It was first released in 1966 under the famous Motown record label.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the renowned songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland, which was a crucial part of the Motown Sound during the 1960s.
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Chart Performance"(I'm A) Road Runner" achieved impressive chart success in the United States. It managed to climb to No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, and No. 4 on the R&B charts.
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Unique SoundJunior Walker's signature saxophone sound sets this song apart. His sax playing is soulful, energetic and essential to the overall spirit of the song.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many other artists over the years, demonstrating its enduring popularity. These artists include Fleetwood Mac's Peter Green, Humble Pie, and Jerry Garcia of Grateful Dead among others.
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Song ThemesThe song is about vivacious energy, the love for freedom, and the joy of life. The "Road Runner" in the song encapsulates a nomadic spirit that relishes in living life on the move.
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Album"(I'm A) Road Runner" is also the title track of Junior Walker's 1966 album. This album was Walker's third studio album.
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Legacy"(I'm A) Road Runner" is considered a classic in the genre of soul and rhythm and blues. It continues to be celebrated and played to this day, standing as a testament to Junior Walker's talent.
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Music VideoThe original release did not have a music video due to the era in which it was released, but the song's up-tempo beat, catchy lyrics, and unforgettable saxophone solos have made for engaging live performances.
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Pop Culture ReferencesThe song is popular in pop culture, having appeared in many films and television series, including the soundtracks of "The Boat That Rocked" and "Road House". It also played in an episode of the TV series "The Sopranos".
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