This song evolved out of something they wrote for a Ford commercial. © 2021 METROLYRICS, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. "ROLL ON DOWN THE HIGHWAY by BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE", "Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Chart History", http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/15176/bachman-turner-overdrive/, "Image : RPM Weekly - Library and Archives Canada", "CASH BOX Top 100 Singles, March 8, 1975", "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada", King Biscuit Flower Hour: Bachman–Turner Overdrive, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Roll_On_down_the_Highway&oldid=1011445749, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 10 March 2021, at 22:57. "Roll on Down the Highway" peaked at #14 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on March 1, 1975. Let it roll down the highway Look at the sign, we're in the wrong place Move out boys, let's get ready to race 454 coming over the hill … Let it roll down the highway, Roll, roll. [2] It reached #8 on the Cash Box Top 100 singles, and #4 on the Canadian RPM chart, and gave the band their second — and final — hit in the United Kingdom, reaching #22 in the UK Singles Chart.[3]. Lyrics to 'Roll On Down The Highway' by Bachman & Turner. ROLL ON DOWN THE HIGHWAY - BTO this is my first tab, cuz im mad at the other 2 guys who didnt put the solo in. [1] Robbie Bachman later helped develop one of Turner's ideas into a Top 20 hit. Look in the mirror, is he still following me? Bachman Turner Overdrive - Roll On Down The Highway - YouTube Look on the map, I think we've been there before "Roll On Down The Highway" is a song written by Fred Turner and Robbie Bachman, first recorded by Canadian rock group Bachman–Turner Overdrive (BTO) for their 1974 album Not Fragile. We rented a truck and a semi to go Travel down the long and winding road Look on the map, I think we've been here before Close the doors, let's roll … Climb back in the cab, cross your fingers for luck Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Other cuts had significant airplay on FM rock radio. Let it roll down the highway Roll On Down The Highway Chords - Bachman Turner Overdrive, Version (1). Well, I don't need no ticket, so I screamed out of sight Cop's on the corner, look he's starting to write Copyright: Writer(s): Robin Bachman, Charles Turner Lyrics Terms of Use, We rented a truck and a semi to go HOT SONG: 21 Savage x Metro Boomin - "My Dawg​" - LYRICS, NEW SONG: Rod Wave - POP SMOKE - "MOOD SWINGS" ft. Lil Tjay - LYRICS, NEW SONG: AC/DC - "Shot In The Dark" - LYRICS, 27 Best Ever Songs From Movie Soundtracks, NEW SONG: Shawn Mendes - "Wonder" - LYRICS. The lead vocal is provided by Turner. Let it roll, down the highway Roll Roll. The lead vocal is provided by Turner. Written by drummer Robbie Bachman and bass player Fred Turner (who sang lead), the song tapped into the '70s fascination with trucking culture. Roll On Down The Highway. Roll On Down The Highway. Look at the sign, we're in the wrong place Come on boys, let's get ready to race 454 coming over the hill The man on patrol, is going to give us a bill. From the Album Best Of Bachman-Turner Overdrive 4.9 out of 5 stars 39 ratings. Roll on Down the Highway; Come on Over for Dinner → Come On Over for Dinner; Come on, Cowboys → Come On, Cowboys; Come on Down to My Boat → Come On Down to My Boat – The page was moved with the argumentation: Revert, to match all other Wikipedia articles with this phraseology.MOS:CT states that particles in phrasal verbs are capitalized in titles. Look at the sign We're in the wrong place Move out boys Let's get ready to race 454 coming over the hill The man on patrol Is going to give us a bill. The man on patrol is gonna give us a bill, The time's real short, you know the distance is long Drove so fast that my eyes can't see The song was the second of two singles issued from the Not Fragile LP, and was the follow-up to the group's greatest hit, "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet". I'd like to have a jet, but it's not in the song Let it roll down the highway Let it roll down the highway Roll, roll Look at the sign, we're in the wrong place Move out boys, let's get ready to race 454 coming over the hill The man on patrol is going to give us a bill The time's real short, you know the distance is long I'd like to have a jet but it's not in the song Climb back in the cab, cross your fingers for luck We gotta keep movin' if we're going to make a buck Let it … Let it roll down the highway Billboard described "Roll On down the Highway" as a "driving rocker combining simplicity of sound with vocal and instrumental skill."[4]. The time's real short, you know the distance is long I'd rather have a jet but it's not in the song From the Album Not Fragile January 1, 1975 4.9 out of 5 stars 41 ratings. Roll, Let it roll Roll, roll, roll. Roll, roll, Look at the sign, we're in the wrong place This song is about a trucker making a haul. Play Roll On Down The Highway Chords using simple video lessons [Chorus] D G D G Let it roll, down the highway. Bb C Roll, roll. "Roll On Down the Highway" and "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" were hit singles, with the latter hitting #1 on the singles charts in November 1974 and receiving GOLD certification by the RIAA. Let it roll ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Listen Now Buy song $1.29. Move out, boys, and let's get ready to race Travel down the long and the winding road Bachman - Turner Overdrive - Roll On Down The Highway Lyrics We rented a truck and a semi to go Travel down the long and the winding road Look on the map, I think we've been there before Complete your Bachman-Turner Overdrive collection. We gotta keep moving if we're going to make a buck, Let it roll down the highway "Roll On Down The Highway" is a song written by Fred Turner and Robbie Bachman, first recorded by Canadian rock group Bachman–Turner Overdrive (BTO) for their 1974 album Not Fragile. ROLL ON DOWN THE HIGHWAY (Bassline) As recorded by Bachman-Turner Overdrive (From the 1974 Album NOT FRAGILE) Words and Music by Fred Turner & Robbie Bachman Transcribed by Slowhand Gtr I (E A D G) - 'C.F. Let it roll down the highway Let it roll down the highway Roll, roll Look at the sign, we're in the wrong place Move out boys and let's get ready to race Four fifty-four's coming over the hill The man on patrol is gonna give us a bill The time's real short, you know the distance is long I'd … [Instrumental] D D [Verse 2] D Look at that sign, we're in the wrong place. Let it roll Watch the video for Roll On Down The Highway from Bachman-Turner Overdrive's Not … Your Amazon Music account is currently associated with a different marketplace. Bachman-Turner Overdrive. The California-based girl group The Donnas covered "Roll On Down the Highway" in 2005. [1] It was never included on one of their albums, but instead appeared on the soundtrack of the Lindsay Lohan movie spectacular, Herbie: Fully Loaded. Let it roll down the highway Let it roll, Let it roll down the highway Turner and Randy Bachman had originally been contracted by Ford to write a song for the automotive company's commercials, but Ford never picked up any of their compositions. A year later, C.W. Bachman–Turner Overdrive, often abbreviated as BTO, was a Canadian rock group from Winnipeg, Manitoba founded by Randy Bachman, Robbie Bachman and Fred Turner.Their 1970s catalogue included five Top 40 albums and six US Top 40 singles (eleven in Canada). To enjoy Prime Music, go to Your Music Library and transfer your account to Amazon.com (US). Unlike McCall's song, "Roll On Down the Highway" is pure rock, employing a heavy sound for the song about the big rig. Four fifty-four's coming over the hill Close up the doors, let's roll once more. McCall scored a US #1 with the similarly themed "Convoy." Let it roll down the highway To enjoy Prime Music, go to Your Music Library and transfer your account to Amazon.com (US). Unlike McCall's song, "Roll On Down the Highway" is pure rock, employing a heavy sound for the song about the big rig. Your Amazon Music account is currently associated with a different marketplace. Discover releases, reviews, track listings, recommendations, and more about Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Roll On Down The Highway at Discogs. D G D Let it roll, down the highway. Listen Now Buy song $1.29. Bachman-Turner Overdrive ‎– Roll On Down The Highway Label: Spectrum Music (2) ‎– 550 421-2, Karussell ‎– 550 421-2 Let it roll down the highway Let it roll down the highway, roll, roll Look at the sign, we're in the wrong place Come on boys, let's get ready to race 454 coming over the hill The man on patrol, is going to give us a bill The time's real short, you know the distance is long I'd rather have a jet but it's not in the song Let it roll down the highway Let it roll down the highway, Roll, roll. 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