I saw Dave Dudley twice, he was the nicest, kindest, most unassuming man in the world. I remember when he, Texas Bill Strength and Roy Drusky were the DJ's on KEVE in Minneapolis, they were all so great, was happy to learn they went on to stardom. I will always love Dave Dudley, his music was the greatest, not garbage like they make today. SHAME ON NASHVILLE, they should know better.
Did he smoke to get that killer foghorn voice of his? Seriously!!! Not being sarcastic here, Just wondering? Ernest Tubb had a pretty deep cavity too I think. I mean Dave's got one of those voices that says, "I just flush the toilet while coming out of the can with my pants up to my armpits.... so now its time to eat a few biscuits and gravy, while staring at that pretty young waitress I saw earlier, while spitin' some of that redman tabacco on this here truckstop sidewalk in front of me"
I love real country music too. Hank Williams, Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, Haggard, Waylon and Willie, Ray Charles made some beautiful country music too. But this garbage they try to pass off today: Alan Jackoff, Garth Smith, that big dumb mother fucker Tobie Keith.. They make me wanna vomit in my cowboy hat. If I wore one of those stupid fucking head gears.
@Imbalaya The "little white pills" were accepted as the norm for truckers back in the early '60s. But a Georgia Overdrive was (and still is) illegal in some states, and you could get hit with careless and imprudent driving just about anywhere if you had an accident or a truck runaway because you did a Georgia O.
By the time this was taped, pills were a no-no and it was probably best to leave out the illegal driving practice as well.
What a great talent! Dudley's 'other career', as a nuclear physicist at the Oak Ridge research facility, was largely unknown to his fans. Dr. Dudley was affectionately called "the nuker trucker" by fellow scientists who worked with him in the development of Plutonium-A. His remarkable achievements led to strategic advancements for the US military (including arms sales to Iraq in the late 1980s).
He once joked that he was trying to write a nuke song, but was still "fission for lyrics".
Country music has got to go back to this type of style. The pop grungy crap has got to go. It's interesting how country music had dignity and grace back then, while today's pop country is geared toward the lowest common denomenator reflective of trailer culture.
Tom T. Hall had his first successes as a songwriter when Dave Dudley recorded a couple of his songs---then Tom T. moved to Nashville and became famous as a songwriter and recording star
I noticed he skipped the part of the song about taking white pills that keep his eyes openned wide...haha. I guess Porter Wagner didn't want any references to drug use on the show...
I heard this song...at least about 100 times, and this is the first i ever saw Dave Dudley in video; wish I were there live. Boy... What I must of missed having missed the 50's-80's country music scene and to make no mention of the earlier blues and country&western singers :)
I heard this song...at least about 100 times, and this is the first I ever saw Dave Dudley in video. boy... what I must of missed having missed the 50's-80's country music scene and to make no mention of the early blues and country&western singers :)
In 1982, my parents had an 8-track and had this song on it ... I loved that 8-track and it made like classic country music, along with: Wolverton Mountian, Skip the Rope, Happiest girl in the USA
This was on the first country tape i ever bought.. i thought man i'm gona love this country shit . . didnt find many more as good as that but thats coz its such a real great aint it
My Dad was a trucker all his life...He's gone now but all those old school truckdriving songs bring him back to my heart,,,,,GOD BLESS YOU DAD miss you on the super slab.
Dave Dudley represented the time when country music was really country music and not the glossy pop that dominates today's country. This is one of the all time classics, sung superbly by Dave, as well as by Gram, Chris and the Flying Burrito Brothers.
very true. this is a essential piece of pure american music. it's pretty disgusting how bad country music has gotten in these modern times. guess at least we can still enjoy the classics.
God, I love this song. I listen to the flying burrito brother's version all the time but seeing Dudley sing is really making it special for me right now. LOL the audience at the end! Peace and Love.
Seriously - what do the radio stations today really know about real traditional country music? One boss in leading USA country radio station thought George Jones is dog food manufacturer.
wow i never realized that. besides this was wayy beyond my time anyway. i wasn't tryin to argue or anything. its just ima music fanatic and i thought maybe i woulda known about more songs then this if he werent a one hit wonder. but oh well. i was basing that on prior knowledge. thanks for setting me straight
Six days on the road and I'ma blow a load tonight!
Longhammer37214 3 weeks ago 8
I saw Dave Dudley twice, he was the nicest, kindest, most unassuming man in the world. I remember when he, Texas Bill Strength and Roy Drusky were the DJ's on KEVE in Minneapolis, they were all so great, was happy to learn they went on to stardom. I will always love Dave Dudley, his music was the greatest, not garbage like they make today. SHAME ON NASHVILLE, they should know better.
1947burke 2 months ago
Although I doubt Dave would make it on Dancing with the Stars or What not to Wear (shows my wife watches) for me, this in just perfect.
vbdenny 2 months ago
i love dave dudley and del reeves they were the best!
muppets14 3 months ago
The greatest of all truckdriving songs, just ahead of Joe Stampleys Roll On Big Mama
ukrandr 4 months ago
Dave was a true Gentle man, I was lucky enough to play 7 shows in the back up
group, this guy was just total FUN. He loved the music, his fans and he treated
us as equals, unlike some of the stars my group backed. We will miss him and
his brand of straight ahead music that built the genre. Thanks DD. Your the tops!!
tuscanod2 4 months ago
Did he smoke to get that killer foghorn voice of his? Seriously!!! Not being sarcastic here, Just wondering? Ernest Tubb had a pretty deep cavity too I think. I mean Dave's got one of those voices that says, "I just flush the toilet while coming out of the can with my pants up to my armpits.... so now its time to eat a few biscuits and gravy, while staring at that pretty young waitress I saw earlier, while spitin' some of that redman tabacco on this here truckstop sidewalk in front of me"
Rwehappy2day 5 months ago
I love real country music too. Hank Williams, Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, Haggard, Waylon and Willie, Ray Charles made some beautiful country music too. But this garbage they try to pass off today: Alan Jackoff, Garth Smith, that big dumb mother fucker Tobie Keith.. They make me wanna vomit in my cowboy hat. If I wore one of those stupid fucking head gears.
zippobang 5 months ago
Man Oh Man...I WANT THAT SHIRT! :D
retroeddie 7 months ago
@retroeddie that is a cool shirt and vest i like his guitar players jacket look kind of like a nudie
acadx 6 months ago
How come he's not singing this part?? "I got ten forward gears,
And a Georgia overdrive.
I'm taking little white pills,
And my eyes are open wide.
I just passed a 'Jimmy' and a 'White':
I've been passin' everything in sight.
Six days on the road and I'm gonna make it home tonight."
I am just curious. Was this suddenly 'inappropriate' ?
Imbalaya 7 months ago
@Imbalaya The "little white pills" were accepted as the norm for truckers back in the early '60s. But a Georgia Overdrive was (and still is) illegal in some states, and you could get hit with careless and imprudent driving just about anywhere if you had an accident or a truck runaway because you did a Georgia O.
By the time this was taped, pills were a no-no and it was probably best to leave out the illegal driving practice as well.
moproducer 6 months ago
Dave Dudley recorded in my studio for a couple of his projects and he always sounded awesome!
genebreedenstudios 8 months ago
Never mind the flying burritos, you could use those collars to take flight.
oscargoya 11 months ago
I don't believe that post about Dave Dudley being anuclear scientist.
Crottinger 1 year ago
Great song !!!!
megacat2012 1 year ago
what a collar
mikejohnsonwins 1 year ago
Love Dave's little dance between lyrics..lol
...He was true Country and looks like he'd kick your butt in a bar
He has a good sense of humor too..My eyes are open wide...
Today’s processed artists could learn a lot from you and Conway
Miss ya Dave...RIP
Veekator 1 year ago 2
little pills oh those little pills
1JOEintheD 1 year ago 3
That shirt has the second biggest collar ive ever seen
birdfighter0307 1 year ago 2
What a great talent! Dudley's 'other career', as a nuclear physicist at the Oak Ridge research facility, was largely unknown to his fans. Dr. Dudley was affectionately called "the nuker trucker" by fellow scientists who worked with him in the development of Plutonium-A. His remarkable achievements led to strategic advancements for the US military (including arms sales to Iraq in the late 1980s).
He once joked that he was trying to write a nuke song, but was still "fission for lyrics".
moproducer 1 year ago 2
@moproducer Do you truly consider that arms sales to Iraq was a strategic advancement?
slimshine953 8 months ago
@slimshine953 That is the conclusion of the Department of Defense, not necessarily my opinion.
moproducer 8 months ago
@moproducer Understood. I just wanted clarification. Thanks.
slimshine953 8 months ago
Country music has got to go back to this type of style. The pop grungy crap has got to go. It's interesting how country music had dignity and grace back then, while today's pop country is geared toward the lowest common denomenator reflective of trailer culture.
wilburhog 1 year ago
He looks like a truck driver!
104trucker 1 year ago
Tom T. Hall had his first successes as a songwriter when Dave Dudley recorded a couple of his songs---then Tom T. moved to Nashville and became famous as a songwriter and recording star
micmoable 1 year ago
I like this version, live is always more fun, he must have sung that song hundreds of times but he looked as though he was having fun
ptcpaul 1 year ago
Sing it!!! Waaaa haaa!!!
AquANeoNDreaM 1 year ago
I noticed he skipped the part of the song about taking white pills that keep his eyes openned wide...haha. I guess Porter Wagner didn't want any references to drug use on the show...
cuzintag 1 year ago
@cuzintag: Yeah, I noticed that, too!
Milesco 1 year ago
@cuzintag Yeah, I noticed that
3rdPR 1 year ago
i drove for schneider, knight, and stevens. i can say for sure we call him "Trucker Country"
lumpher 1 year ago
a true legend to truckers. one of the best songs ever recorded
rorygg1 1 year ago
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I heard this song...at least about 100 times, and this is the first i ever saw Dave Dudley in video; wish I were there live. Boy... What I must of missed having missed the 50's-80's country music scene and to make no mention of the earlier blues and country&western singers :)
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I heard this song...at least about 100 times, and this is the first I ever saw Dave Dudley in video. boy... what I must of missed having missed the 50's-80's country music scene and to make no mention of the early blues and country&western singers :)
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findcoolvids 1 year ago
This is country!
zaaritha 1 year ago
holy fuck hes got balls with that collar. top man.
hookersandblow 1 year ago
In 1982, my parents had an 8-track and had this song on it ... I loved that 8-track and it made like classic country music, along with: Wolverton Mountian, Skip the Rope, Happiest girl in the USA
robfergusonjr 1 year ago
An excellent example of "Classic Country"..thanx 4 posting this great song!!
havarotti 1 year ago
he could poke an eye out with that collar....
mattpavelich1 2 years ago
The dude in the audience with the beard looks like Mark Chapman...Scary stuff!
BROOKS39 2 years ago
I feel like having a burrito for dinner today.
a flying one.
LAMF1968 2 years ago 17
hell yeah.
bjorkkody 2 years ago
@LAMF1968 LMAO.
donnasoldman1 4 months ago
This was on the first country tape i ever bought.. i thought man i'm gona love this country shit . . didnt find many more as good as that but thats coz its such a real great aint it
stacksncracks 2 years ago
My Dad was a trucker all his life...He's gone now but all those old school truckdriving songs bring him back to my heart,,,,,GOD BLESS YOU DAD miss you on the super slab.
pegagordo 2 years ago 4
Yeah, I love the song and Dave's performance too or I wouldn't have come here to see it
but
watch the head wind or Dave might just fly away!
mavis41558 2 years ago
It's a great song but that is a major collar on that shirt!
bchbys 2 years ago
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Don'tcha just love it?! :D
Pokechoppah93 2 years ago
Notice he says the ICC is checkin on down the line, it's been the DOT for many years, old tune, copied many times, well done..
texanleons 2 years ago
Dave Dudley represented the time when country music was really country music and not the glossy pop that dominates today's country. This is one of the all time classics, sung superbly by Dave, as well as by Gram, Chris and the Flying Burrito Brothers.
junkie4vids 2 years ago 44
very true. this is a essential piece of pure american music. it's pretty disgusting how bad country music has gotten in these modern times. guess at least we can still enjoy the classics.
RickRudesMustache 2 years ago 5
@junkie4vids
I agree with you 100% !!
Todays "country music" aint worth a pop compared 2 the old stuff!!
MudPitBoy1 1 year ago
God, I love this song. I listen to the flying burrito brother's version all the time but seeing Dudley sing is really making it special for me right now. LOL the audience at the end! Peace and Love.
withease9 2 years ago
very nice song good road song
shavemeface 2 years ago 4
hell yeah!!
tinkerkittyboyd 2 years ago
he is really good. if you ask me he sounds a whole lot like johnny cash.
too bad he was a one hit wonder. i wish he wouldve got many more hits. cause he is really good enough.
k8efields1994 3 years ago
He was NOT a one-hit wonder! 41 chart hits during 1961-80! Number one hit like 'The Pool Shark' back in 1970? Need more??
HillBillyHit 3 years ago
then why does the radio stations say he was only a one hit wonder ? juss askin cause seriously this is the only song of his i've ever heard.
k8efields1994 3 years ago
Seriously - what do the radio stations today really know about real traditional country music? One boss in leading USA country radio station thought George Jones is dog food manufacturer.
HillBillyHit 3 years ago
wow i never realized that. besides this was wayy beyond my time anyway. i wasn't tryin to argue or anything. its just ima music fanatic and i thought maybe i woulda known about more songs then this if he werent a one hit wonder. but oh well. i was basing that on prior knowledge. thanks for setting me straight
k8efields1994 3 years ago
Look at that collar!!! I'd forgotten those...
Bluebonnett52 3 years ago 2
This man was talented beyond Nashville executive's imagination. He didn't get reasonable consideration from those nit wits.
flashbell 3 years ago