Nelson’s signature tune, a working musician’s anthem that became a global calling card for life on the road.
- The song was co-written with his long-time associate, harmonica player Mickey Raphael.
- It was a number one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in late 1980.
- The song has since become a standard, covered by countless artists across multiple genres.
Willie Nelson is a seminal figure in outlaw country, a singer-songwriter whose distinctive phrasing and storytelling have defined a genre. In 1980, he was at the peak of his powers, having recently dominated the charts with "Always On My Mind" and continuing his prolific output.
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