On the Road Again
Canned Heat
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Well, I'm so tired of crying But I'm out on the road again I'm on the road again Well, I'm so tired of crying But I'm out on the road again I'm on the road again I ain't got no woman Just to call my special friend You know the first time I traveled Out in the rain and snow In the rain and snow You know the first time I traveled Out in the rain and snow In the rain and snow I didn't have no payroll Not even no place to go And my dear mother left me When I was quite young When I was quite young And my dear mother left me When I was quite young When I was quite young She said "Lord, have mercy On my wicked son" Take a hint from me, mama Please don't you cry no more Don't you cry no more Take a hint from me, mama Please don't you cry no more Don't you cry no more 'Cause it's soon one morning Down the road I'm going But I ain't going down That long old lonesome road All by myself But I ain't going down That long old lonesome road All by myself I can't carry you, baby Gonna carry somebody else
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Written by: Alan Wilson, Floyd Jones
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10 facts about this song
Band Information"On the Road Again" is a song by the blues-rock band Canned Heat. The group was formed in 1965 and is known for their interpretations of blues music.
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Song ReleaseThe song was first released in 1967 on the album, "Boogie with Canned Heat".
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Chart Performance"On the Road Again" became a top 20 hit in the United States and reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in 1970. It was one of the first songs to successfully bring the blues sound to mainstream audiences.
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Unique SoundThe song is recognized for its unique intro and sound, which features a mixture of traditional blues with psychedelic rock. The iconic opening was crafted around a driving blues riff on the harmonica, played by Alan Wilson.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by the blues song "On the Road Again" by the 1920s bluesman, Floyd Jones. Canned Heat's version was an adaptation, featuring lyrics and structure changes.
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Band's Signature SongToday, "On the Road Again" is considered one of Canned Heat's signature songs and a staple in blues and rock music. It is a song that many associate with the freedom and spirit of the 1960s counterculture movement.
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LegacyDespite its age, the song continues to be played on the radio and in popular media. It has appeared in multiple films and television shows such as Forrest Gump, Supernatural, and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
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Impact on Alan WilsonTragically, Alan Wilson, the lead singer of the song and player of the iconic harmonica intro, died only a few years after the song's release. His unique falsetto vocals on "On the Road Again" became one of his standout contributions to music, immortalizing his talent and passion for the blues.
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Influence on Other ArtistsThe song has been a major influence on many artists and bands in the genres of blues, rock, and blues-rock, inspiring countless covers and adaptations.
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Use in Advertising"On the Road Again" has been licensed for use in commercials for various products and services, proving its enduring popularity. It has been used in advertisements for brands like GEICO, Chevrolet, and Walmart.
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