Drivin' My Life Away

Eddie Rabbitt

About Drivin' My Life Away

"Drivin' My Life Away" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eddie Rabbitt. It was released in 1980 as the first single from his album Horizon. It reached number one on the Hot Country Singles in 1980, and peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by Rabbitt, Even Stevens and David Malloy. The song, a look into the life of the roadies and the long periods of time they spend away from home, was featured on the soundtrack of the 1980 movie Roadie starring Meat Loaf and Art Carney.  


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1980
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Well the midnight headlights blind you on a rainy night
Steep grade up ahead, slow me down, makin' no time,
But I got to keep rollin'
Those windshield wipers slappin' out a tempo,
Keepin' perfect rhythm with the song on the radio,
But I got to keep rollin'

Ooh, I'm drivin' my life away, lookin' for a better way for me
Ooh, I'm drivin' my life away, lookin' for a sunny day

Well the truck stop cutie comin' on to me,
Tried to talk me into a ride
Said I wouldn't be sorry
But she was just a baby
Hey, waitress, pour me another cup of coffee,
Pop it down, jack me up, shoot me out, flyin' down the highway,
Lookin' for the mornin'

Ooh, I'm drivin' my life away, lookin' for a better way for me
Ooh, I'm drivin' my life away, lookin' for a sunny day

Well the midnight headlights blind you on a rainy night
Steep grade up ahead, slow me down, makin' no time,
But I got to keep rollin'
Those windshield wipers slappin' out a tempo,
Keepin' perfect rhythm with the song on the radio,
But I got to keep rollin'

Ooh, I'm drivin' my life away, lookin' for a better way for me
Ooh, I'm drivin' my life away, lookin' for a sunny day

Ooh, I'm drivin' my life away, lookin' for a better way for me
Ooh, I'm drivin' my life away, lookin' for a sunny day, yeah

Ooh, I'm drivin' my life away, lookin' for a better way for me

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Eddie Rabbitt

Edward Thomas "Eddie" Rabbitt (November 27, 1941 – May 7, 1998) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. His career began as a songwriter in the late 1960s, springboarding to a recording career after composing hits such as "Kentucky Rain" for Elvis Presley in 1970 and "Pure Love" for Ronnie Milsap in 1974. Later in the 1970s, Rabbitt helped to develop the crossover-influenced sound of country music prevalent in the 1980s with such hits as "Suspicions" and "Every Which Way but Loose." His duets "Friends and Lovers" and "You and I", with Juice Newton and Crystal Gayle respectively, later appeared on the soap operas Days of Our Lives and All My Children. more »

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Written by: DAVID MALLOY, EDDIE RABBITT, EVEN STEVENS

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12 facts about this song

Origin of the Song
"Drivin' My Life Away" was originally performed by Eddie Rabbitt, an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Songwriting Credits
Rabbitt wrote the song along with co-writers David Malloy and Even Stevens. This underscores Rabbitt's talent as not only a dynamic vocalist, but also a skillful song composer.
Chart Performance
The song was a huge hit, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in August 1980.
Cross-Genre Success
Beyond country music, “Drivin' My Life Away” also made a mark in pop music, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Album Success
The song was part of Rabbitt's 'Horizon' album, which marked a significant turning point in his career, helping him achieve mainstream success.
Film Feature
The song appeared on the soundtrack of the film "Road House," bolstering its popularity among wider audiences.
Logo Inspiration
The iconic trucker anthem was inspired by Eddie Rabbitt's chance encounter with a group of truckers at a diner during late hours, thus presenting an insight to their way of life.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several famous artists, testifying its quality and loved by fans. One noteworthy version is by country artist Rhett Akins in 1995.
Grammy Nominated
In 1981, "Drivin' My Life Away" was nominated for Best Male Country Vocal Performance at the 23rd Grammy Awards.
Honorable Mention
The song was listed at number 67 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time in 2014, validating its timeless appeal.
Pop Culture Influence
The song also has pop culture relevance and has been featured in multiple TV shows and films, including Supernatural and Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
Song Legacy
Despite its age, "Drivin' My Life Away" continues to be a favorite track on classic country music radio stations, demonstrating its enduring popularity.

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