In addition to that Malone also said that the song was ‘not necessarily the best either’, saying that songs such as ‘Truck Drivin’ Man’ by Terry Fell or ‘White Line Fever’ by Merle Haggard and the Strangers would be his choice for best trucking songs ever.
25. Trucking Songs – “Long Lonesome Road” Jaylee Conaway 1975
‘Long Lonesome Road’ is a great song performed by Jaylee Conaway of the album, ‘The Long Lonesome Road’ released in 1968. Actually this entire album is considered by some as classic, representing the trucker in away few others have (well besides Dave Dudley). He had a style that was all its own yet combined some of the sounds of the times.
Honorable Mention Trucking Songs
Next five songs aren’t typical trucker songs but they very much deserve to find place on this 30 great trucking songs list.
26. Trucking Songs – “500 Miles”
Bobby Bare did ‘500 Miles (Away From Home’) in 1963, from the album ‘500 Miles Away From Home’. It has been remade several times by musicians from Glen Campbell, Reba McEntire, Nick Cave, and even Justin Timberlake.
