On the Road Again
Willie Nelson
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On the road again Just can't wait to get on the road again The life I love is making music with my friends And I can't wait to get on the road again On the road again Goin' places that I've never been Seein' things that I may never see again And I can't wait to get on the road again On the road again Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway We're the best of friends Insisting that the world keep turning our way And our way Is on the road again Just can't wait to get on the road again The life I love is makin' music with my friends And I can't wait to get on the road again On the road again Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway We're the best of friends Insisting that the world keep turning our way And our way Is on the road again Just can't wait to get on the road again The life I love is makin' music with my friends And I can't wait to get on the road again And I can't wait to get on the road again
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Written by: Willie Nelson
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13 facts about this song
Song Creation"On the Road Again" was written by Willie Nelson himself. The song came to life on a flight. It was a request by the executive producer of the movie "Honeysuckle Rose".
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Release DateThe iconic hit "On the Road Again" was officially released on August 1, 1980.
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Chart SuccessThe song ranked number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles in 1980.
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Movie SoundtrackThe song also served as the soundtrack for the motion picture "Honeysuckle Rose" and is heard during the film's opening credits.
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Grammy AwardWillie Nelson's "On the Road Again" won the Grammy Award in 1981 for Best Country Song.
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Song ThemeThe song expresses Willie's life on tour, capturing his love for music, travelling, and making new friends.
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Song Popularity"On the Road Again" became one of Willie Nelson's most identifiable and beloved songs. It's often held as one of the most famous road trip songs of all time.
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Ranked in Rolling StoneRolling Stone Magazine ranked "On the Road Again" No. 471 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004.
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Inducted into Grammy Hall of FameIn 2011, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, which honors recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance.
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Nelson’s PreferenceAccording to Willie, if he had to choose a favorite among all his songs, it would be "On the Road Again.
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Song DurationThe original release of "On the Road Again" has a duration of just over two minutes at precisely 2:33. Remarkably short for such a famous and significant song.
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Cultural InfluenceFeatured or covered in many TV shows, movies, commercials, and collaborative recordings, "On the Road Again" remains a significant piece of Americana.
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Commercial RankingThe song also broke onto the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 20.
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