Big Wheels in the Moonlight
Dan Seals
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I came from a town that was so small you look both ways and you could see it all All I wanted was some way out every evening I'd slip into town And stand around by the caution light and watch the big trucks rolling by For me it was a beautiful sight big wheels in the moonlight I had a case of wanderlust I'd lie awake with the windows up Out on highway fifty-nine I could hear some big old diesel whine She was going through all the gears headed out to who knows where I fell asleep most every night dreaming about big wheels in the moonlight And I want to put my life on the centerline And I want to see the world before I die And I know that there's a peace I'll never find 'Cause those big old wheels keep rolling through my mind How I got here it's hard to say so many things got in my way Can't complain about all I've got kids and a wife and a regular job But at night when I'm setting here all alone in a living room chair Sometimes I close my eyes and see big wheels in the moonlight And I want to put my life on the centerline And I want to see the world before I die And I know that there's a peace I'll never find 'Cause those big old wheels keep rolling through my mind And I want to put my life on the centerline And I want to see the world before I die And I know that there's a peace I'll never find 'Cause those big old wheels keep rolling through my mind 'Cause those big old wheels keep rolling through my mind
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Written by: BOB MCDILL, DANNY SEALS
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Big Wheels in the Moonlight" is classified under the genre of Country music.
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Chart SuccessThe song made considerable success on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Single charts, where it peaked at number one.
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Release YearDan Seals released "Big Wheels in the Moonlight" as a single in 1988.
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Songwriter InformationThis song was written by Bob McDill and Dan Seals, both of whom are renowned songwriters in the country music industry.
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Album InformationThe song is a track from Dan Seals' album "Rage On." This album is his seventh studio album.
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Certification StatusThe song, along with the album, has not been officially certified Gold or Platinum, although it scored major country chart success.
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Unique ImageryThe song is known for its unique truck-driving-theme-based, nostalgic lyrics, suggesting the universal appeal of life on the open road.
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Dan Seal's CareerThe song is among the string of 11 consecutive Billboard number ones that Dan Seals had from 1985-1989.
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InfluencesThe song shows Dan Seals' stylistic shift from pop to country music, something that became characteristic of his sound after leaving the pop duo England Dan & John Ford Coley.
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Commercial SuccessThe commercial success of "Big Wheels in the Moonlight" helped Dan Seals become recognized as one of the leading country artists of the late 1980s.
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Live PerformancesDan Seals performed this song at numerous live performances, showcasing his love for storytelling through music. His live performances of the song are praised by fans for his vocal talent and his ability to connect with the audience emotionally.
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In MemoryAfter the singer's death in 2009, "Big Wheels in the Moonlight" continues to be remembered as one of his most popular and beloved songs.
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