Wreck on the Highway
Roy Acuff
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Who did you say it was brother? Who was it fell by the way? When whiskey and blood run together Did you hear anyone pray? I didn't hear nobody pray, dear brother I didn't hear nobody pray I heard the crash on the highway But, I didn't hear nobody pray. When I heard the crash on the highway I knew what it was from the start I went to the scene of destruction And a picture was stamped on my heart. There was whiskey and blood all together Mixed with glass where they lay Death played her hand in destruction But I didn't hear nobody pray. I wish I could change this sad story That I am now telling you But there is no way I can change it For somebody's life is now through. Their soul has been called by the Master They died in a crash on the way And I heard the groans of the dying But, I didn't hear nobody pray. I didn't hear nobody pray, dear brother I didn't hear nobody pray I heard the crash on the highway But, I didn't hear nobody pray.
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Written by: DORSEY DIXON
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Wreck on the Highway" is classified under the country music genre.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Dorsey Dixon, a North Carolina-born country singer, in 1938.
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Different CoversGene Pitney, George Jones, Hank Locklin, and Roy Acuff have all covered the song "Wreck on the Highway".
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Roy Acuff's versionRoy Acuff is known for his popular rendition of the song, which peaked at number 3 on the country music charts in 1942.
- He also achieved considerable commercial success with this song.
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Bruce Springsteen's adaptationBruce Springsteen also adapted the song for his album "The River", but his version, while sharing a title, tells a different story.
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Song Theme"Wreck on the Highway" illustrates the tragic aftermath of a car accident, focusing on themes including mortality, guilt, and spirituality.
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George Jones' versionGeorge Jones, often referred to as the "greatest living country singer," covered "Wreck on the Highway" on his album "Double Trouble," a duet album with Johnny Paycheck.
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Hank Locklin's versionHank Locklin, a Grand Ol' Opry member, included his cover of "Wreck on the Highway" in his album "The Ways of Life".
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Gene Pitney's versionPop singer Gene Pitney also covered "Wreck on the Highway", releasing it as a track on his album "Blue Gene".
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Live PerformancesVariations of "Wreck on the Highway" continue to be performed live by country artists, displaying the enduring impact of the song's narrative and melody.
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