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Thread #28665   Message #357161
Posted By: Clifton53
14-Dec-00 - 01:16 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: UK/Irish Trucking Songs
Subject: UK/Irish Trucking Songs
I am trying to find some songs about truck, or lorry drivers written from a British,Scottish,Welsh or Irish perspective.

There are a few I have heard. One by The Dubliners that is titled I believe "Champion At Keepin' Them Rollin'". The other was written and performed by Richie Kavanagh from Ireland, called, "Juggernaut", a comical song complete with citizen's band radio bits between two drivers, lamenting the tough task of driving a big truck through the narrow streets of some areas.

I would like to know of any others and if anyone can provide the writers/artists involved, CD titles etc.

Trucking songs were very big here in the U.S. some years ago, although most were novelty items such as "Convoy", or tear-jerkers like Red Sovine's "Giddy Up Go".

Thanks in advance and Happy Holidays to all

Clifton53