On the Road Again

Willie Nelson

About On the Road Again

"On the Road Again" is a song written and made famous by country music singer Willie Nelson. The song, about life on tour, came about when the executive producer of the film Honeysuckle Rose approached Nelson about writing the song for the film's soundtrack. "On the Road Again" became Nelson's 9th Country & Western No. 1 hit overall (6th as a solo recording act) in November 1980, and became one of Nelson's most recognizable tunes. In addition, the song reached No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, and No. 7 on the Adult Contemporary chart. It was his biggest pop hit to that time and won him a Grammy Award for Best Country Song a year later. 


Year:
1981
2:33
5,591 
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On the road again
Just can't wait to get on the road again
The life I love is making music with my friends

And I can't wait to get on the road again
On the road again

Goin' places that I've never been
Seein' things that I may never see again

And I can't wait to get on the road again
On the road again
Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
We're the best of friends
Insisting that the world keep turning our way

And our way
Is on the road again
Just can't wait to get on the road again
The life I love is makin' music with my friends

And I can't wait to get on the road again

On the road again

Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
We're the best of friends
Insisting that the world keep turning our way
And our way
Is on the road again
Just can't wait to get on the road again
The life I love is makin' music with my friends

And I can't wait to get on the road again
And I can't wait to get on the road again

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Willie Nelson

Willie Hugh Nelson (pronounced /wɪli nɛlsən /; born April 30, 1933) is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger (1975) and Stardust (1978), made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music. He was one of the main figures of outlaw country, a subgenre of country music that developed at the end of the 1960s as a reaction to the conservative restrictions of the Nashville sound. Nelson has acted in over 30 films, co-authored several books, and has been involved in activism for the use of biofuels and the legalization of marijuana. more »

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Written by: Willie Nelson

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13 facts about this song

Song Creation
"On the Road Again" was written by Willie Nelson himself. The song came to life on a flight. It was a request by the executive producer of the movie "Honeysuckle Rose".
Release Date
The iconic hit "On the Road Again" was officially released on August 1, 1980.
Chart Success
The song ranked number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles in 1980.
Movie Soundtrack
The song also served as the soundtrack for the motion picture "Honeysuckle Rose" and is heard during the film's opening credits.
Grammy Award
Willie Nelson's "On the Road Again" won the Grammy Award in 1981 for Best Country Song.
Song Theme
The song expresses Willie's life on tour, capturing his love for music, travelling, and making new friends.
Song Popularity
"On the Road Again" became one of Willie Nelson's most identifiable and beloved songs. It's often held as one of the most famous road trip songs of all time.
Ranked in Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone Magazine ranked "On the Road Again" No. 471 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004.
Inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame
In 2011, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, which honors recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance.
Nelson’s Preference
According to Willie, if he had to choose a favorite among all his songs, it would be "On the Road Again.
Song Duration
The original release of "On the Road Again" has a duration of just over two minutes at precisely 2:33. Remarkably short for such a famous and significant song.
Cultural Influence
Featured or covered in many TV shows, movies, commercials, and collaborative recordings, "On the Road Again" remains a significant piece of Americana.
Commercial Ranking
The song also broke onto the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 20.

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