Equally appropriate for this list is ‘I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Pretenders done in 1993, from their album Sunshine on Leith. Keep in mind, they are completely different songs
27. Trucking Songs – “The Truck Driver and His Mate”
‘The Truck Driver and His Mate’ is a tongue-in cheek song performed from the British electronic pop duo called “Pet Shop Boys.
The inspiration for this song was a candy bar ad that was claiming that the candy bar was ‘big enough for a truck driver and his made’.
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There are two interesting cultural notes in the song: ‘Lay-by’ is British words which refer to a resting area or truck stop and the other word ‘Taking Coals to Newcastle’ which is a metaphor for a useless task.
I will not say that this is a classic truck song but it’s definitely great song that will get in your ear once you hear it once.
28. Trucking Songs – “18 Wheels and Jesus”
‘18 Wheels and Jesus’ is a song performed by Tony Justice’s. You probably have seen Justice’s CDs in your favorite truck stop.
