Chicken Truck

John Anderson

About Chicken Truck

"Chicken Truck" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist John Anderson. It was released in August 1981 as the second single from album John Anderson 2. The song reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song's b-side, "I Love You a Thousand Ways", charted at number 54 in the U. S. and number 11 in Canada. Anderson wrote the song with Monroe Fields and Ervan James Parker. "Chicken Truck" was later the B-side to Anderson's 1984 single "Eye of a Hurricane".  


Year:
2002
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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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John Anderson

John David Anderson (born December 13, 1954, in Orlando, Florida) is an American country musician with a successful career that has lasted more than 30 years. Starting in 1977 with the release of his first single, "I've Got a Feelin' (Somebody's Been Stealin')", Anderson has charted more than 40 singles on the Billboard country music charts, including five Number Ones: "Wild and Blue", "Swingin'", "Black Sheep", "Straight Tequila Night", and "Money in the Bank". He has also recorded twenty-two studio albums on several labels. His newest album, Bigger Hands, was released on June 2009, on the Country Crossing label. more »

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Written by: ERVAN PARKER, JOHN VERNON ANDERSON, MONROE FIELDS

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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.
Record Label
The song was released under the Warner Brothers Record Label, a well-known label in the music industry.
Release Year
"Chicken Truck" was originally released in 1981, and it was part of John Anderson's album named "John Anderson 2".
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by a real-life experience Anderson had where he was stuck behind a chicken truck for a long time.
Songwriters
"Chicken Truck" was co-written by John Anderson, Monroe Fields, and Ervan James Parker, who shared the storytelling elements of the song.
Chart History
Upon 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.
Rerecording
Interestingly, Anderson rerecorded "Chicken Truck" in 1991 for his album titled "Seminole Wind", often considered one of his most successful albums.
Song Duration
The original version of "Chicken Truck" is 2 minutes and 41 seconds long, typical of many country songs from the era.
Music Video
Unlike 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.
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.
Song Legacy
Despite 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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