For me, this song is one of the best representations of America as I encountered it when I immigrated here 40-odd years ago. Beautiful nostalgia-invoking lyrics sung by a masterful singer. John Denver sings it, too, and does a creditable job. But he's only repeating Michael's craft. The credit for the poignant lyrics and the doleful singing are all Michael's.
@davidlenander
2 жыл бұрын
Did they sing it together when they were together in Denver, Boise & Johnson (the latter-day Mitchell Trio?) and who sang lead, if either. It would be really funny if lead had been sung by David Boise.
@EricCarter-cw7nz
Ай бұрын
SpenceManor: Michael and Sally Johnson.
@peterrabbit4034
4 жыл бұрын
I had the privilege to see him perform this in a concert when I was in college. Such an incredible musician, and one of the most relaxed and intimate performers I have ever seen. This was a minor hit when I was young, and I have looked for it for decades. Thanks for bringing it out of the archives.
@jessieball6195
3 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome! It took me several years to find it, as well. Was definately worth the search!
@bspg53
5 жыл бұрын
This wonderful song was written by Carl Franzen, and was beautifully interpreted by Michael Johnson. Michael had an uncanny ability to recognize that mysterious unnamed quality that made a song an emotional gem.
@VoinaDear
8 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful voice. I have loved this song -- this version -- since 1971-72. Very hard to find this song. Thanks for posting!
@jmrx12
8 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
@paulaustex
4 жыл бұрын
Back in 1958, we drove an old V-8 And when it turned a hundred thou, we pushed it a mile We didn't know who we were, we didn't know what we did We were just on the road Heading south from Canada on a graveled road a mile from Montana Then my daddy read the sign that took us in the wrong direction I asked my daddy where are we going, he just said we're following our nose So I looked out the window and dreamed I was a cowboy We didn't know who we were, we didn't know what we did We were just on the road I met a girl in a truck cafe, I fell in love almost right away But the Mercury was ready to go and I had to leave her We didn't know who we were, we didn't know what we did We were just on the road And when I'd seen all the sights, there was the moon so round Go home, said the man in the moon, go home Go home, said the man in the moon, go home Because it's getting sorta late, and I'll soon put out my light So go home, said the man in the moon, go home We didn't know who we were, we didn't know what we did We were just on the road
@Muzikgirl67
8 жыл бұрын
JUST AS GOOD AS GOLD!!...Thank you soooo very much for posting and sharing this "lost and rarely heard anymore" lil' pop gem! This song was released 5 years before the world came to know the name "Michael Johnson" thanks in part to his huge hit from 1978 "Bluer than blue"...Michael had made a way-too-brief appearance on the Billboard charts with this song, which was his very 1st charting single! I'm sorry to say that it did not make it onto the Billboard Hot 100 chart, but it did make it onto the "bubbling under" chart, peaking at a much too low #118 for him back in 1973 ...I thoroughly enjoyed listening...and the sound quality is FANTASTIC too! Take Care! Elizabeth :-)
@jmrx12
8 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! This song was one of my favorites from this great album.
@056024
5 жыл бұрын
never heard this bot its groovy !!!!
@peterrabbit4034
5 жыл бұрын
I want to play this- does anyone have the chords?
@jimdonahue5187
Жыл бұрын
Can't you pick them out somehow? Guitar,, piano? They're easy
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