9. Trucking Songs – “Truckin”
‘Truckin’ is a song written by band members Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, and lyricist Robert Hunter. It is a song by Grateful Dead and it is a part of their album called ‘American Beauty’ that was released in 1970.
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In 1997 this song was recognized as a national treasure by the United States Library of Congress.
The song is in the typical rhythm and instrumentation characteristic for Grateful Dead, and lyrics that describe the bends “troubles” on the road which is a metaphor for getting through the constant changes in life.
‘What a long, strange trip it’s been,’ which is the refrain of the song has achieved widespread cultural use ever since the song was released.
10. Trucking Songs – “On the Road Again”
‘On the Road Again’ is a famous song that is written and performed by Willie Nelson in 1979. The song is part from his album ‘Honeysuckle Rose’.
The executive producer of “Honeysuckle Rose’ film approached Nelson about writing the song for the film’s soundtrack so this song actually is a part from his album ‘Honeysuckle Rose’, and is the title song from the movie with the same name. The song has been used is several other films as well like: ‘Shrek’, ‘Forrest Gump’, and some others.
