Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses
Kathy Mattea
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Charlie's got a gold watch Don't seem like a whole lot After thirty years of drivin' Up and down the interstate But Charlie's had a good life And Charlie's got a good wife And after tonight she'll no longer Be countin' the days Eighteen wheels and a dozen roses Ten more miles on his four day run A few more songs on the all night radio And he'll spend the rest if his life With the one that he loves They'll buy a Winnebago Set out to find America Do a lotta catchin' up A little at a time With pieces of the old dream They're gonna light the old flame Doin' what they please Leavin every other reason behind Eighteen wheels and a dozen roses Ten more miles on his four day run A few more songs on the all night radio And he'll spend the rest if his life With the one that he loves [Instrumental] Eighteen wheels and a dozen roses Ten more miles on his four day run A few more songs on the all night radio And he'll spend the rest if his life With the one that he loves
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Written by: Gene Nelson, Paul Nelson
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses" was released by "Kathy Mattea" in 1988 as part of her "Untasted Honey" album.
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Billboard ChartsThe song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and stayed there for two weeks. This made it Kathy Mattea's first number one hit.
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SongwritersThe tune was penned by Paul Nelson and Gene Nelson.
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StorylineThe song tells the story of a truck driver named Charlie who's retiring after 30 years to spend his remaining years with his wife.
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Country Music Awards"Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses" won the Single of the Year award at the Country Music Association Awards and the Song of the Year award at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 1988.
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PopularityOver the years, the song has become one of Kathy Mattea's signature songs and one of the most popular truck-driving country songs.
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Music VideoA music video was also made for the song, featuring Kathy Mattea performing and elements of the story told in the song.
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Cover VersionsThis song has been covered by various other artists too, most notably Celtic Thunder for their album "Storm".
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Live PerformancesDespite being released over 30 years ago, "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses" is still a mainstay of Mattea's live shows.
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CertificationThe "Untasted Honey" album, which includes "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses," was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), meaning it sold over 500,000 copies.
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