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About East Bound and Down
"East Bound and Down" is a song written by Jerry Reed and Dick Feller, and recorded by Reed for the soundtrack for the film Smokey and the Bandit. The song features Reed on the lead vocal, and vocalist Gordon Stoker of the Jordanaires on the harmony vocal. It was released in August 1977 as a single on RCA Records. The song spent 16 weeks on the U. S. country music charts, reaching a peak of #2. It also reached #3 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100. The "...and Down" in the title and lyric is CB radio jargon for "I'm finished transmitting, but still listening to the channel. " "[Direction] bound and down" remains a common sign-off for truckers on CB radio. The song was re recorded by the Canadian band The Road Hammers in 2005 and was a #1 hit off their Platinum selling self titled debut album.more »
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East bound and down, loaded up and truckin',We're gonna do what they say can't be done.We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there.I'm east bound, just watch ol' "Bandit" run.Keep your foot hard on the pedal. Son, never mind them brakes.Let it all hang out 'cause we got a run to make.The boys are thirsty in Atlanta and there's beer in Texarcana.And we'll bring it back no matter what it takes.East bound and down, loaded up and truckin',We're gonna do what they say can't be done.We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there.I'm east bound, just watch ol' "Bandit" run.East bound and down, loaded up and truckin',We're gonna do what they say can't be done.We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there.I'm east bound, just watch ol' "Bandit" run.Ol' Smokey's got them ears on and he's hot on your trail.He aint gonna rest 'til you're in jail.So you got to dodge 'im and you got to duck 'im,You got to keep that diesel truckin'.Just put that hammer down and give it hell.East bound and down, loaded up and truckin',We're gonna do what they say can't be done.We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there.I'm east bound, just watch ol' "Bandit" run.
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Jerry Reed
Jerry Reed Hubbard (March 20, 1937 – September 1, 2008), known professionally as Jerry Reed, was an American country music singer, guitarist, and songwriter, as well as an actor who appeared in more than a dozen films. His signature songs included "Guitar Man," "A Thing Called Love," "Alabama Wild Man," "Amos Moses", "When You're Hot, You're Hot" (which garnered a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance), "Ko-Ko Joe", "Lord, Mr. Ford", "East Bound and Down" (the theme song for the 1977 blockbuster Smokey and the Bandit, in which Reed co-starred), "The Bird," and "She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft)". more »
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Written by: Dick Feller, Jerry Hubbard Reed
Lyrics © HORI PRO ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Information"East Bound and Down" is a popular song by Jerry Reed, an American country music singer, guitarist, songwriter and actor. The Canadian country rock group The Road Hammers also recorded a version of this song. |
Album InformationJerry Reed's original version of "East Bound and Down" comes from the album ‘Jerry Reed - Smokey and the Bandit (soundtrack)’, released in 1977. The Road Hammers' version is part of their self-titled debut album, released in 2005. |
Film ConnectionJerry Reed’s "East Bound and Down" was created and used as the theme song for the 1977 film "Smokey and the Bandit," where Reed portrayed the character Cledus 'Snowman' Snow. |
Chart Performance"East Bound and Down" reached No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and No. 3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart in 1977. |
Cover VersionsAside from The Road Hammers, many other artists have covered "East Bound and Down," including Asleep at the Wheel, Jessi Colter, and Aaron Tippin. |
Song ThemeThe song narrates the adventures of Bandit in the movie who is on a time-sensitive mission to haul Coors beer eastbound from Texas to Georgia. |
Song InfluenceJerry Reed’s "East Bound and Down" is widely recognized and has significantly influenced the truck-driving country subgenre. It epitomizes the image of the long-haul trucker in popular culture. |
CommemorationIn 2016, Rolling Stone magazine rated "East Bound and Down" No. 13 in their "100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time" list. |
SynchronizationThe Road Hammers’ version of the song was the lead single of their debut album and was also featured on the soundtrack of the video game “NASCAR 06: Total Team Control.” |
Music VideoThe Road Hammers' cover of "East Bound and Down" was accompanied by an exciting music video, which strengthened the song's appeal to the younger audiences. |
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