Carefree Highway
Gordon Lightfoot
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Pickin' up the pieces of my sweet shattered dream I wonder how the old folks are tonight Her name was Ann and I'll be damned if I recall her face She left me not knowin' what to do Carefree highway, let me slip away on you Carefree highway, you seen better days The mornin' after blues from my head down to my shoes Carefree highway, let me slip away Slip away on you Turnin' back the pages to the times I love best I wonder if she'll ever do the same Now the thing that I call livin' is just bein' satisfied With knowin' I got no one left to blame Carefree highway, got ta see you my old flame Carefree highway, you seen better days The mornin' after blues from my head down to my shoes Carefree highway, let me slip away Slip away on you Searchin' through the fragments of my dream-shattered sleep I wonder if the years have closed her mind I guess it must be wanderlust or tryin' to get free From the good old faithful feelin' we once knew Carefree highway, let me slip away on you Carefree highway, you seen better days The mornin' after blues from my head down to my shoes Carefree highway, let me slip away Slip away on you Let me slip away on you Carefree highway, got ta see you my old flame Carefree highway, you seen better days The mornin' after blues from my head down to my shoes Carefree highway, let me slip away Slip away on you
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Written by: Gordon Lightfoot
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10 facts about this song
Release & Ranking"Carefree Highway" was released in 1974 as part of Gordon Lightfoot's album, "Sundown." It was an instant success, reaching #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song InspirationThe song is named after the real Carefree Highway in Arizona that Lightfoot drove on. The song's theme resonates with wanting to escape from responsibilities and stresses of life.
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Song WritingGordon Lightfoot reportedly wrote "Carefree Highway" in a Toronto suburban hotel room after reading an article in a newspaper. The song came to him quickly, and he completed it in a few minutes.
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Song Structure"Carefree Highway" follows a classic song structure, with two verses, a chorus, and a bridge. However, Lightfoot's narrative style makes the song unique, telling a story of nostalgia and longing.
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Lyrical InterpretationThe song which seems to reflect a moment of nostalgia and freedom, is actually about Gordon's failed relationship with Cathy Evelyn Smith.
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Awards & NominationsThough "Carefree Highway" did not win any awards, it contributed significantly to the album "Sundown" that helped Gordon Lightfoot win Juno Awards in 1975 for "Folk Singer of The Year" and "Best Selling Album."
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Song Genre"Carefree Highway" is an example of a country folk song - a genre that Gordon Lightfoot is widely regarded to have helped further popularize.
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Live Performances"Carefree Highway" has been a staple in Lightfoot's live performances. The song's popularity among fans has ensured its place in almost every concert setlist.
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Cover Versions"Carefree Highway" has been covered by several other artists over the years including Tony Rice, Bob Dylan, and Lobo, reflecting its enduring popularity and impact on the music world.
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Album ContributionThe popularity of "Carefree Highway" played a significant role in the overall success of the "Sundown" album, which ultimately went triple-platinum in Canada and gold in the United States.
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