Highway Song
Alex Taylor
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Father, let us build a boat and sail away There's nothing for you here And brother, let us throw our lot out upon the sea It's been done before I'm thinking 'bout a broken heart I'm talking 'bout the break of dawn You love me while I'm here Then you can miss me when I'm gone Sweet misunderstanding Won't you leave a poor boy alone I'm the one eyed seed of a tumbleweed In the belly of a rolling stone Back on the highway, yeah, yeah, yeah Back on the road again I had a little woman in Memphis She wanted to be my bride She said, settle on down, traveling man You can stay right by my side I tried so hard to please her But I couldn't hold out too long 'Cause one Saturday night I was laying in bed And I heard that highway song Back on the highway, yeah, yeah, yeah Back on the road again Now one of these days that highway song will lose its appeal to me I'm gonna settle on down like a natural born man I'm gonna live my life naturally (Free and easy) Until that day the thunder's gonna roll And I notice there's a sign of rain So I grab my bags and I pack my clothes And I'm back on the road again Back on the highway, yeah, yeah, yeah Back on the road again I'm thinking 'bout a broken heart I been talking 'bout the break of dawn You loved me while I'm here and you can miss me when I'm gone And I said sweet misunderstanding Won't you leave a poor boy alone 'Cause I'm the one eyed seed of a tumbleweed In the belly of a rolling stone Back on the highway, yeah, yeah, yeah Back on the road again Here I am again Holiday Inn Same old four walls again Gee, but it's fine to be back home again (whoa, now) Say, Holiday Inn, I'm on the road again
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Written by: Jorma Kaukonen
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10 facts about this song
Categorized as "Song Origins"Highway Song" is a track co-written and performed by Alex Taylor and his younger brother, James Taylor. They hailed from a musical family, and this was one of the few songs they officially recorded together.
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Categorized under "Release and ResponseThe track was released as part of Alex Taylor's solo album "Dinnertime" in 1972. Despite the participation of James Taylor, a popular folk singer even at that time, the song did not chart.
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Categorized under "CollaborationJames Taylor, known for his soothing and mellow folk tunes, brings a distinctive flavor to "Highway Song," highlighting the collaborative nature of this track.
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Categorized under "Lyrical InterpretationThe song's lyrics suggest a sense of longing and a yearning for freedom, as suggested in its title, often interpreted as an analogy to life's journey.
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Categorized under "Musical Style"Highway Song" combines elements of country, folk, and blues, mirroring the diversity in the musical styles of the brothers - Alex and James Taylor.
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Categorized under "LegacyDespite not being a hit single, "Highway Song" is considered an essential contribution to the discography of both Alex and James Taylor. It showcases early collaboration and mutual influence in their individual careers.
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Categorized as "Album Details"Dinnertime," the album containing "Highway Song," managed to peak at number 91 on the Billboard 200. It was Alex Taylor's second and probably the most successful album.
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Categorized as "Family BackgroundAlex and James Taylor came from a musical family where every sibling had a career in music. Their other siblings Livingston, Kate, and Hugh are also acclaimed musicians in their own right.
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Categorized as "Personal SignificanceGiven that "Highway Song" was co-written by the Taylor brothers, it's believed that the song carries some personal significance to them, although neither of them have publicly commented on this aspect.
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Categorized under "Live PerformancesWhile it’s not clear if "Highway Song" was ever performed live by both brothers, given James's regular touring and performing schedule at the time, it's likely the song saw some stage time.
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