Chicken Truck
John Anderson
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Well it was mornin' when I left Alabama It must have been around in Mid July I got behind a chicken truck from Georgia And the feathers were a flyin' like snow out of the sky I couldn't get up the speed enough to pass him And a funny smell was a gettin' close to me And somethin' keeps on messing up my windsheild And the farther I go the harder it get's to see Chicken truck chicken truck behind it I'm stuck Chicken truck chicken truck it's just my luck chicken truck on Highway 65 Well the hens are a sqaukin' and the roosters are a crowin' Slowin' me down when I need to get goin' chicken truck on Highway 65 [Guitar] He slowed down and I tried to drive around him On a big long hill just south of Tennesee He had a box of Colonel Sander's on his dashboard And he was eatin' fried chicken and throwin' his bones on me Chicken truck chicken truck... Chicken truck chicken truck...
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Written by: ERVAN PARKER, JOHN VERNON ANDERSON, MONROE FIELDS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Song Genre"Chicken Truck" is categorized under the genre of country music, which is often known for its storytelling style.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Warner Brothers Record Label, a well-known label in the music industry.
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Release Year"Chicken Truck" was originally released in 1981, and it was part of John Anderson's album named "John Anderson 2".
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by a real-life experience Anderson had where he was stuck behind a chicken truck for a long time.
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Songwriters"Chicken Truck" was co-written by John Anderson, Monroe Fields, and Ervan James Parker, who shared the storytelling elements of the song.
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Chart HistoryUpon its release, "Chicken Truck" peaked at the number nine position on the Billboard U.S Hot Country songs chart, demonstrating its popularity at the time.
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RerecordingInterestingly, Anderson rerecorded "Chicken Truck" in 1991 for his album titled "Seminole Wind", often considered one of his most successful albums.
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Song DurationThe original version of "Chicken Truck" is 2 minutes and 41 seconds long, typical of many country songs from the era.
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Music VideoUnlike many songs from the 1980s, "Chicken Truck" does not have an official music video. This was common at the time as music videos were not as popular or essential for promoting a song as they are now.
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Live Performances"Chicken Truck" has frequently been performed live by John Anderson in his concerts, and it is often recognized and celebrated by his fans.
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Song LegacyDespite being released over 40 years ago, "Chicken Truck" continues to be a popular song amongst country music fans and often receives airplay on classic country radio stations.
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