"East Bound And Down" lyrics
"East Bound And Down"
East bound and down, loaded up and truckin'
We 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've got a run to make
The boys are thirsty in Atlanta
And there's beer in Texarkana
And we'll bring it back no matter what it takes
East bound and down, loaded up and truckin'
We 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 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
Old Smokey's got them ears on
He's hot on your trail
And he ain't gonna rest 'til you're in jail
So you got to dodge him, you got to duck him
You've gotta keep that diesel truckin'
Just put that hammer down and give it hell
East bound and down, loaded up and truckin'
We 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
Writer(s): Jerry Hubbard Reed, Dick Feller
This song is the main theme of the blockbuster "Smokey And The Bandit" (1977). Almost the whole plot of the film is described in these lyrics.
The song was released as a single by RCA Records in August 1977.
Jerry Reed also played a role in the film, this track is written for.
Vocalist Gordon Stoker of The Jordanaires was featured on the harmony vocal on the song.
"East Bound And Down" peaked at number two on the U.S. country music charts.
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album:
"Texas Bound And Flyin'" (1980)
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