East Bound and Down

The Road Hammers

About East Bound and Down

"East Bound and Down" is a song written by Jerry Reed and Dick Feller, and recorded by Reed for the soundtrack for the film Smokey and the Bandit. The song features Reed on the lead vocal, and vocalist Gordon Stoker of the Jordanaires on the harmony vocal. It was released in August 1977 as a single on RCA Records. The song spent 16 weeks on the U. S. country music charts, reaching a peak of #2. It also reached #3 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100. The "...and Down" in the title and lyric is CB radio jargon for "I'm finished transmitting, but still listening to the channel. " "[Direction] bound and down" remains a common sign-off for truckers on CB radio. The song was re recorded by the Canadian band The Road Hammers in 2005 and was a #1 hit off their Platinum selling self titled debut album. 


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2006
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East bound and down, loaded up and truckin'
We gonna do what they say can't be done
We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there
I'm east bound, just watch ol' bandit run

Keep your foot hard on the peddle, son, never mind them brakes
Let it all hang out 'cause we've got a run to make
The boys are thirsty in Atlanta and there's beer in Texarkana
And we'll bring it back no matter what it takes

East bound and down, loaded up and truckin'
We gonna do what they say can't be done
We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there
I'm east bound, just watch ol' bandit run

Old Smokey's got them ears on, he's hot on your trail
And he ain't gonna rest 'til you're in jail
So, you gotta dodge him, you gotta duck him
You gotta keep that diesel truckin'
Put that hammer down and give it hell

East bound and down, loaded up and truckin'
We gonna do what they say can't be done
We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there
I'm east bound, just watch ol' bandit run

East bound and down, loaded up and truckin'
We gonna do what they say can't be done
We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there
I'm east bound, just watch ol' bandit run
I'm east bound, just watch ol' bandit run

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The Road Hammers

The Road Hammers was a Canadian Country music group composed of Jason McCoy, Clayton Bellamy and Chris Byrne. Formed by McCoy as a side project, the trio's music is influenced by 1960s and 1970s trucker music and Southern rock. Their first self-titled album included remakes of several classic truck-driving songs. It was recognized with a Juno Award in 2006, along with numerous Canadian Country Music Association awards. After five years together, the group disbanded after one last show on December 31, 2010 in Langley, British Columbia. more »

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Written by: Dick Feller, Jerry Hubbard Reed

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Artist Information
"East Bound and Down" is a popular song by Jerry Reed, an American country music singer, guitarist, songwriter and actor. The Canadian country rock group The Road Hammers also recorded a version of this song.
Album Information
Jerry Reed's original version of "East Bound and Down" comes from the album ‘Jerry Reed - Smokey and the Bandit (soundtrack)’, released in 1977. The Road Hammers' version is part of their self-titled debut album, released in 2005.
Film Connection
Jerry Reed’s "East Bound and Down" was created and used as the theme song for the 1977 film "Smokey and the Bandit," where Reed portrayed the character Cledus 'Snowman' Snow.
Chart Performance
"East Bound and Down" reached No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and No. 3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart in 1977.
Cover Versions
Aside from The Road Hammers, many other artists have covered "East Bound and Down," including Asleep at the Wheel, Jessi Colter, and Aaron Tippin.
Song Theme
The song narrates the adventures of Bandit in the movie who is on a time-sensitive mission to haul Coors beer eastbound from Texas to Georgia.
Song Influence
Jerry Reed’s "East Bound and Down" is widely recognized and has significantly influenced the truck-driving country subgenre. It epitomizes the image of the long-haul trucker in popular culture.
Commemoration
In 2016, Rolling Stone magazine rated "East Bound and Down" No. 13 in their "100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time" list.
Synchronization
The Road Hammers’ version of the song was the lead single of their debut album and was also featured on the soundtrack of the video game “NASCAR 06: Total Team Control.”
Music Video
The Road Hammers' cover of "East Bound and Down" was accompanied by an exciting music video, which strengthened the song's appeal to the younger audiences.

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