About the song
Let’s dive into the soulful vibes of “On The Road Again” by Canned Heat, a track that resonates with the free-spirited wanderer in all of us. Released in 1968, this blues-rock masterpiece embodies the essence of the open road, evoking images of dusty highways and endless adventures.
Written by the band’s lead singer, Alan Wilson, “On The Road Again” is a testament to Canned Heat’s ability to blend traditional blues with a contemporary edge. With its hypnotic guitar riffs and gritty vocals, the song captures the raw energy of the 1960s counterculture movement, earning it a special place in the hearts of music lovers around the world.
The track was featured on Canned Heat’s second studio album, “Boogie with Canned Heat,” which became a commercial success upon its release. “On The Road Again” quickly climbed the charts, reaching the top 20 in several countries and solidifying Canned Heat’s reputation as pioneers of the blues-rock genre.
Despite its initial success, “On The Road Again” has endured as a timeless classic, inspiring countless covers and earning a spot in the Grammy Hall of Fame. Its enduring popularity speaks to the universal appeal of the open road and the enduring power of music to transcend time and space.
So, whether you’re hitting the highway or simply dreaming of adventure, let Canned Heat’s “On The Road Again” be your soundtrack to the journey ahead. It’s a song that reminds us that sometimes, the truest freedom can be found with the wind in your hair and the open road stretching out before you.
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Lyrics
Well, I’m so tired of crying
But I’m out on the road again
I’m on the road again
Well, I’m so tired of crying
But I’m out on the road again
I’m on the road again
I ain’t got no woman
Just to call my special friend
You know the first time I traveled
Out in the rain and snow
In the rain and snow
You know the first time I traveled
Out in the rain and snow
In the rain and snow
I didn’t have no payroll
Not even no place to go
And my dear mother left me
When I was quite young
When I was quite young
And my dear mother left me
When I was quite young
When I was quite young
She said, “Lord, have mercy
On my wicked son.”
Take a hint from me, mama
Please, don’t you cry no more
Don’t you cry no more
Take a hint from me, mama
Please, don’t you cry no more
Don’t you cry no more
‘Cause it’s soon one morning
Down the road I’m going
But I ain’t going down
That long, old, lonesome road
All by myself
But I ain’t going down
That long old lonesome road
All by myself
I can’t carry you, baby
Gonna carry somebody else