Midnight Rider

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About Midnight Rider

"Midnight Rider" is a song by the American rock band the Allman Brothers Band. It was the second single from their second studio album, Idlewild South (1970), released on Capricorn Records. The song was primarily written by vocalist Gregg Allman, who first began composing it at a rented cabin outside Macon, Georgia. He enlisted the help of roadie Robert Kim Payne to complete the song's lyrics. He and Payne broke into Capricorn Sound Studios to complete a demo of the song. While the original Allman Brothers release of the song did not chart, "Midnight Rider" was much more successful in cover versions. Gregg Allman's solo version of the song, released in 1973, was its biggest chart success; it was a top 20 hit in the U. S. and Canada. A cover by Jamaican singer, Paul Davidson, represented its biggest peak in the United Kingdom, where it hit number ten. Country artist Willie Nelson also recorded a version of the song that peaked at number six on U. S. country charts. 


Year:
2004
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I gotta run to keep from hidin'
I'm bound to keep on ridin'
An' I got one more silver dollar
An' I ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no
I ain't gonna let em catch the midnight rider 
Well, these ain't my clothes I'm wearin'
An' this ol' road goes on forever
An' I got one more silver dollar
An' I ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no
I ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider 
Well, I've gone by the point of carin'
Some ol' bed, I'll soon be sharin'
An' I got one more silver dollar
An' I ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no
I ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider 
An' I ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no
I ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
I ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no
I ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
I ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no
I ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider 
I ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no
I ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider

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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: Gregg L. Allman, Robert Kim Payne

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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5 facts about this song

Writer and Performer: Gregg Allman
"Midnight Rider" was written by Gregg Allman and Robert Payne, of the famous American group, the Allman Brothers Band. - Gregg first included "Midnight Rider' on the Allman Brothers' album 'Idlewild South' in 1970. - He later released a solo version of the song on his solo debut album 'Laid Back' in 1973
Band Version
The Allman Brothers Band released "Midnight Rider" in 1970 on their second studio album, ranking them 27th on the Billboard Hot 100. - Interestingly, the song achieved this success despite being released as the B-Side to the single "Revival". - It is one of the band's most popular songs and has become a Southern rock radio staple.
Notable Cover: Willie Nelson
Country music legend Willie Nelson covered "Midnight Rider" in 1980 for his album titled "The Electric Horseman", which was also the soundtrack for the movie of the same name. - Nelson's version was nominated for "Best Country Vocal Performance - Male" at the 23rd Annual Grammy Awards. - The song was a hit for Nelson, reaching number 6 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Legacy and Impact
The song is well-known for the line "I've got one more silver dollar," which adds to its outlaw mystique and theme of unyielding independence. - "Midnight Rider" has been covered by many artists in a variety of genres, indicating its enduring popularity and impact in American music. - The song was performed at the final concert of the Allman Brothers Band in 2014, marking the end of the band's 45-year career.
Emotional Significance
In many interviews, Gregg Allman expressed a deep emotional connection to "Midnight Rider", identifying with the song's intimate lyrics about the nomadic "ramblin' man" lifestyle he led during his life and career as a musician.

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