On the Road Again

Canned Heat

About On the Road Again

"On the Road Again" is a song recorded by the American blues-rock group Canned Heat in 1967. A driving blues-rock boogie, it was adapted from earlier blues songs and includes mid-1960s psychedelic rock elements. Unlike most of Canned Heat's songs from the period, second guitarist and harmonica player Alan Wilson provides the distinctive falsetto vocal. "On the Road Again" first appeared on their second album, Boogie with Canned Heat, in January 1968; when an edited version was released as a single in April 1968, "On the Road Again" became Canned Heat's first record chart hit and one of their best-known songs.  


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Well, I'm so tired of crying
But I'm out on the road again
I'm on the road again
Well, I'm so tired of crying
But I'm out on the road again
I'm on the road again
I ain't got no woman
Just to call my special friend

You know the first time I traveled
Out in the rain and snow
In the rain and snow
You know the first time I traveled
Out in the rain and snow
In the rain and snow
I didn't have no payroll
Not even no place to go

And my dear mother left me
When I was quite young
When I was quite young
And my dear mother left me
When I was quite young
When I was quite young
She said "Lord, have mercy
On my wicked son"

Take a hint from me, mama
Please don't you cry no more
Don't you cry no more
Take a hint from me, mama
Please don't you cry no more
Don't you cry no more
'Cause it's soon one morning
Down the road I'm going

But I ain't going down
That long old lonesome road
All by myself
But I ain't going down
That long old lonesome road
All by myself
I can't carry you, baby
Gonna carry somebody else

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Canned Heat

Canned Heat is an American blues/boogie rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1965. more »

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Written by: Alan Wilson, Floyd Jones

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10 facts about this song

Band Information
"On the Road Again" is a song by the blues-rock band Canned Heat. The group was formed in 1965 and is known for their interpretations of blues music.
Song Release
The song was first released in 1967 on the album, "Boogie with Canned Heat".
Chart Performance
"On the Road Again" became a top 20 hit in the United States and reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in 1970. It was one of the first songs to successfully bring the blues sound to mainstream audiences.
Unique Sound
The song is recognized for its unique intro and sound, which features a mixture of traditional blues with psychedelic rock. The iconic opening was crafted around a driving blues riff on the harmonica, played by Alan Wilson.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by the blues song "On the Road Again" by the 1920s bluesman, Floyd Jones. Canned Heat's version was an adaptation, featuring lyrics and structure changes.
Band's Signature Song
Today, "On the Road Again" is considered one of Canned Heat's signature songs and a staple in blues and rock music. It is a song that many associate with the freedom and spirit of the 1960s counterculture movement.
Legacy
Despite its age, the song continues to be played on the radio and in popular media. It has appeared in multiple films and television shows such as Forrest Gump, Supernatural, and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
Impact on Alan Wilson
Tragically, Alan Wilson, the lead singer of the song and player of the iconic harmonica intro, died only a few years after the song's release. His unique falsetto vocals on "On the Road Again" became one of his standout contributions to music, immortalizing his talent and passion for the blues.
Influence on Other Artists
The song has been a major influence on many artists and bands in the genres of blues, rock, and blues-rock, inspiring countless covers and adaptations.
Use in Advertising
"On the Road Again" has been licensed for use in commercials for various products and services, proving its enduring popularity. It has been used in advertisements for brands like GEICO, Chevrolet, and Walmart.

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