Dylan’s Top Five Trucker Songs
Who doesn't like a big hairy man in a truck? OK, not all truckers are big and hairy. In fact, there's more female truckers now then ever before. It's National Trucker Week. What are your top five trucker songs?
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Six Days On The Road - Dave Dudley
According to country music historian Bill Malone, "Six Days on the Road" was not the first truck driving song.
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Truckin - Greatful Dead
This track was recognized by the United States in Library of Congress in 1997 as a national treasure.
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Jimi Hendrix - Crosstown Traffic
Unlike many of the tracks on the Electric Ladyland album, this recording features the full lineup of the Experience with Hendrix
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Highway Star - Deep Purple
This track was born on a tour bus. Had to make the truckin' list.
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Misty Mountain Hop - Led Zepplin
A different version of this song is featured on the second disc of the remastered two CD deluxe edition of Led Zeppelin IV.