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1961
The lifestyle of a globetrotting lover
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This country song celebrated the life of long-haul truck drivers.
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Miller wrote the song based on a sign he saw that read "Trailers for sale or rent."
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Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, loosely inspired by The Beatles' "Paperback Writer"
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Not related to the TV show, this song uses a train as a metaphor for life's journey.
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The recording grew out of the Let It Be project, originally conceived around live-in-the-studio performance. Phil Spector later added an orchestral and choral arrangement. The official album history explains that...
Read background and sourcesTravelin' Band
Creedence Clearwater RevivalReported release: 1970Date needs verification
Source year-end #89This uptempo rock and roll song showcased CCR's ability to create catchy, radio-friendly hits.
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The freedom of the open road
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Title track from John's double album of the same name References "The Wizard of Oz"
View background statusKendricks' first major hit after leaving The Temptations Features a funky, disco-influenced sound
View background statusLong Train Runnin'
The Doobie BrothersReported release: 1973Date needs verification
Source year-end #41Written by Tom Johnston Known for its catchy guitar riff and harmonica solo
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The O'JaysReported release: 1972Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #32Written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff Promotes unity and world peace
View background statusMidnight Train to Georgia
Gladys Knight & the PipsReported release: 1973Date needs verification
Source year-end #49Won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group Originally recorded by Cissy Houston
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Freedom and escape from past relationships
View background statusGoodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton JohnRelease: 1973Source checked | Recent carryover
Source year-end #72Disillusionment with fame and nostalgia for simpler times
View background statusMetaphor comparing life's journey to a train ride
View background statusSlang term for perseverance and African American culture
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A cover of a song from "The Wiz," a retelling of "The Wizard of Oz."
View background statusRoll On Down the Highway
Bachman-Turner OverdriveReported release: 1974Date needs verification | Recent carryover
A rock anthem celebrating life on the road as a touring musician.
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Convoy
C.W. McCallReported release: 1975Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #57The CB radio craze and trucker culture of the 1970s.
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The experience of touring and being away from home
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Nelson's love for touring and performing.
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Morning Train (Nine to Five)
Sheena EastonReported release: 1981Date needs verification
Source year-end #12Easton's debut single in the U.S., often confused with Dolly Parton's "9 to 5."
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The Valley Road
Bruce Hornsby and the RangeReported release: 1988Date needs verification
Source year-end #78Small-town life and relationships
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Holly Johnson emerged from Liverpool's alternative music scene and became widely known as the singer of Frankie Goes to Hollywood. The band's synthesizer-based pop included Relax, Two Tribes and The Power of Love. He...
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Cover of Tom Waits song
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Written for the movie "Boomerang," the song deals with the pain of a relationship ending.
View background statusLife Is a Highway
Tom CochraneReported release: 1991Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #18An upbeat rock song comparing life to a journey on the road.
View background statusA rock song addressing themes of depression and missing children.
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The song addresses depression and suicide, with a music video featuring missing children.
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The struggles of depression and feeling lost in life.
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C'mon N' Ride It (The Train)
Quad City DJ'sReported release: 1996Date needs verification
Source year-end #11The song was inspired by the popular dance moves of the time.
View background statusPearl Jam formed in Seattle in 1990, with Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament and Mike McCready central to its recording career. Dave Krusen played drums on Ten, the 1991 debut produced with Rick Parashar and...
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Everyday Is a Winding Road
Sheryl CrowReported release: 1996Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #60The unpredictable nature of life and the importance of embracing the journey.
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The song was inspired by nostalgic memories of rural American life.
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This cover of Tom Cochrane's hit was recorded for the soundtrack of the Pixar film "Cars."
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The challenges of co-parenting after divorce
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Nostalgia for rural, small-town life
View background statusRodney Atkins built a long country recording career with Curb Records, with Watching You becoming a recognizable part of his repertoire. His music draws on a Cumberland Gap upbringing and an interest in everyday...
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Tim McGraw is a country singer and songwriter from Delhi, Louisiana. His second studio album, Not a Moment Too Soon, became a major breakthrough in 1994. His recording history includes solo performances such as Live...
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Old Town Road
Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray CyrusReported release: 2019Date needs verification
Source year-end #1Lil Nas X was inspired by his desire to create a country-trap crossover song that would challenge genre boundaries.
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High Road
Koe Wetzel featuring Jessie MurphRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #81Jessie Murph grew up in Alabama and began attracting attention through cover performances shared on social media. She signed with Columbia in 2021 and developed recordings that combine country elements with R&B, rock...
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High Road
Koe Wetzel featuring Jessie MurphRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #55Jessie Murph grew up in Alabama and began attracting attention through cover performances shared on social media. She signed with Columbia in 2021 and developed recordings that combine country elements with R&B, rock...
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