Gotta Travel On
Billy Grammer
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GOTTA TRAVEL ON The Kingston Trio I've laid around and played around this old town too long Summer's almost gone, yes winter's coming on I've laid around and played around this old town too long And I feel like I gotta travel on. Poppa writes to Johnny, but Johnny can't come home Johnny can't come home, no Johnny can't come home Poppa writes to Johnny, but Johnny can't come home 'Cause he's been on the chain gang, too long. High sheriff and police riding after me Riding after me, yea coming after me High sheriff and police coming after me And I feel like I gotta travel on. Want to see my honey, want to see her bad Want to see her bad, oh want to see her bad Want to see my honey, want to see her bad She's the best girl , this poor boy ever had. (repeat 1st verse)
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Written by: Paul Clayton, Larry Ehrlich, Ronnie Gilbert, Lee Hays, Fred Hellerman, David Lazar, Peter Seeger
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Bluewater Music Corp.
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10 facts about this song
History"Gotta Travel On" is a popular music song written by North American folk musician Paul Clayton, along with other authors, including Larry Ehrlich and Dave Lazer. The song was released in 1959.
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Billy Grammer"Gotta Travel On" was recorded and popularized by American country musician Billy Grammer. Grammer is known for his distinctive style of country and pop blending throughout his music career.
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Chart Performance"Gotta Travel On" was a major hit, reaching number 4 on Billboard's country chart and also making it to the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was Billy Grammer’s only top 40-pop hit.
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CoversThe success of "Gotta Travel On" extended beyond Billy Grammer’s rendition. Other famous musicians like Bob Dylan, The Kingston Trio, and Peter, Paul, and Mary have all released variations or covers of the song.
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Use in MediaThe song has been widely used in popular culture and media. For instance, it was used in an episode of AMC’s 'Mad Men' (S4E8).
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Awards and RecognitionIn 1999, BMI declared "Gotta Travel On" as one of the most played songs in its catalogue, further signifying the song’s enduring popularity.
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Live PerformancesSeveral live versions of "Gotta Travel On" have been recorded. Bill Monroe, known as the "father of bluegrass," performed a version of the song at the 1963 Newport Folk Festival.
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Grammer's Signature SongAlthough Billy Grammer had other hits throughout his career, including "I Wanna Go Home" and "Bonaparte's Retreat", "Gotta Travel On" is often considered his signature song.
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Influence on Other GenresThe song's widespread popularity and numerous covers by artists from various genres underscore its influence in not just country and folk music, but pop and rock as well.
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Symbolic MeaningThe lyrics of "Gotta Travel On" reflect common themes in folk and country music, including life on the road, the passing of time, and the determination to move forward.
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