Drivin' My Life Away
Eddie Rabbitt
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Well, the midnight headlight Find you on a rainy night Steep grade up ahead Slow me down makin' no time I gotta keep rollin' Those windshield wipers Slappin' out a tempo Keepin' perfect rhythm With the song on the radio Gotta keep rollin' Oooooooh, I'm driving my life away Lookin' for a better way, for me Oooooooh, I'm driving my life away Lookin' for a sunny day Well the truck stop cutie Comin' on to me Tried to talk me into a ride Said I wouldnt be sorry But she was just a baby Ah, waitress pour me another cup of coffee Pop me down jack me up Shoot me out flyin' down the highway Lookin' for the morning Oooooooh, I'm driving my life away Lookin' for a better way, for me Oooooooh, I'm driving my life away Lookin' for a sunny day [Instrumental Interlude] Well, the midnight headlight Find you on a rainy night Steep grade up ahead Slow me down makin' no time I gotta keep rollin' Those windshield wipers Slappin' out a tempo Keepin' perfect rhythm With the song on the radio Gotta keep rollin' Oooooooh, I'm driving my life away Lookin' for a better way, for me Oooooooh, I'm driving my life away Lookin' for a sunny day Oooooooh, I'm driving my life away Lookin' for a better way, for me Oooooooh, I'm driving my life away Lookin' for a sunny day, yeah Oooooooh, I'm driving my life away Lookin' for a better way, for me
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Written by: DAVID MALLOY, EDDIE RABBITT, EVEN STEVENS
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12 facts about this song
Origin of the Song"Drivin' My Life Away" was originally performed by Eddie Rabbitt, an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.
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Songwriting CreditsRabbitt wrote the song along with co-writers David Malloy and Even Stevens. This underscores Rabbitt's talent as not only a dynamic vocalist, but also a skillful song composer.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a huge hit, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in August 1980.
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Cross-Genre SuccessBeyond country music, “Drivin' My Life Away” also made a mark in pop music, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Album SuccessThe song was part of Rabbitt's 'Horizon' album, which marked a significant turning point in his career, helping him achieve mainstream success.
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Film FeatureThe song appeared on the soundtrack of the film "Road House," bolstering its popularity among wider audiences.
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Logo InspirationThe iconic trucker anthem was inspired by Eddie Rabbitt's chance encounter with a group of truckers at a diner during late hours, thus presenting an insight to their way of life.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several famous artists, testifying its quality and loved by fans. One noteworthy version is by country artist Rhett Akins in 1995.
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Grammy NominatedIn 1981, "Drivin' My Life Away" was nominated for Best Male Country Vocal Performance at the 23rd Grammy Awards.
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Honorable MentionThe song was listed at number 67 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time in 2014, validating its timeless appeal.
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Pop Culture InfluenceThe song also has pop culture relevance and has been featured in multiple TV shows and films, including Supernatural and Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
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Song LegacyDespite its age, "Drivin' My Life Away" continues to be a favorite track on classic country music radio stations, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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