I'm a Truck
Red Simpson
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Hello, I'm a Truck G You've heard songs about truck drivers Em many times their story's told A How they pulled out of Pittsburg D for six days on the road G 'Bout that feather river canyon Em and a-climbing' that ol grapevine A That old roadhouse down in Texas D and the girls they left behind G You've heard their tales of daring Em and I think that's just fine C but if you could spare a minute D G well I'd like to tell you mine Chorus: G C G There'd be no truck driver's if it wasn't for us trucks D G no double-clutching gear jammin' coffee drinking nuts C G they'll drive their way to glory and they have all the luck C there'd be no truck drivers if it wasn't D G for us trucks Em Spoken: Well there he sits in that cafe drinkin coffee and tellin lies Prob'ly telling 'em 'bout that hill we topped ten miles back Otta tell'em how he missed a gear and that Volkswagon bus full of Hippies passed us like I was sittin' up on jacks Or how we took that curve over on 66 Hadn'y been for me hangin on the shoulder We'd a both wound up in the ditch G If we're on time he takes the credit Em 'n if we're late I get the blame A Up those hills with shutters open D My stacks a-runnin' flame G My tach' runnin red-line Em sippin' diesel from the tanks A I'll take him south and bring him back D without a word of thanks G Em Well now you've heard my story and I guess it's my tough luck C D There'd be no truck drivers if it wasn't G for us trucks Chorus: Em Spoken: Look at him sippin' coffee and flirting with that waitress And where do you think he left me? That's right, next to a cattle truck (moo) Why couldn't he have put me over there next to that little pink Mack? Gosh she's got pretty mud-flaps And talk about stacked, they're both chromed Well he'll be coming out in a minute and he'll get that bar and he'll go around and beat on my tires You know for two pints of diesel I'd have a flat on the inside dual Ha! Boy that'd fix him I never did like the way he drives anyhow Thinks he's God's gift of waitresses He never gives 'em a tip Well I know what he's going to do now Take out that tape cartidge of Buck Owens and play it again I don't know why he don't get a Merle Haggard tape....
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Artist Information"I'm a Truck" is a song written and performed by the country musician Red Simpson. His work often focused on the trucking industry.
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Release DateIt was released in 1971 as a single from Simpson's popular album "I'm a Truck."
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Musical AccomplishmentsThe song "I'm a Truck" peaked at number 4 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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GenreThis song is widely categorised as 'Bakersfield sound,' a sub-genre of country music which incorporates elements of rock and roll.
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BackgroundRed Simpson was a key figure in the Bakersfield sound genre and was known as the "Bard of Bakersfield."
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Song ThemeThe song is a humorous but proud anthem of a trucker’s life. Its lyrics highlight the daily struggles and joys of truck drivers.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Capitol Records label. Capitol Records is a prominent record label and this song helped to strengthen Simpson's fame in the country music scene.
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SongwriterThe song "I'm a Truck" was written by well-known songwriter Bob Staunton.
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PopularityEven today, the song is popular amongst truck drivers and is often associated with trucker culture.
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LegacyRed Simpson's "I'm a Truck" has become a signature song in his career and his contributions to country music, particularly truck-driving country, have secured his legacy in the genre.
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