Walkin' Down the Line
Rick Nelson · Country Fever [Decca] [1967]
Well, I'm walkin' down the line
I'm walkin' down the line
I'm walkin' down the line my feet'll be a flyin'
To tell about my troubled mind.
I got a heavy-headed gal
I got a heavy-headed gal
I got a heavy-headed gal she ain't feelin' well
When she's better only time will tell.
Well, I'm walkin' down the line
I'm walkin' down the line
I'm walkin' down the line my feet'll be a flyin'
To tell about my troubled mind.
--- Instrumental ---
My money comes and goes, my money comes and goes
My money comes and goes
And rolls and flows, and rolls and flows
Through the holes in the pockets in my clothes.
Well, I'm walkin' down the line
I'm walkin' down the line
I'm walkin' down the line my feet'll be a flyin'
To tell about my troubled mind.
--- Instrumental ---
I see the morning light
I see the morning light
Oh well, it's not because I'm an early riser
I didn't go to sleep last night.
I got a heavy-headed gal
I got a heavy-headed gal
I got a heavy-headed gal she ain't feelin' well
When she's better only time will tell.
Well, I'm walkin' down the line
I'm walkin' down the line
I'm walkin' down the line my feet'll be a flyin'
To tell about my troubled mind...
Walkin' Down the Line
Rick Nelson's 1967 recording of 'Walkin' Down the Line' stands as a defining track from his country music era, released on the Country Fever album. The song captures the quintessential sound of the late 1960s, blending smooth vocals with a polished production style that characterized his work for Decca Records. As one of Nelson's most recognizable hits, the track exemplifies his ability to deliver romantic ballads with a relaxed, breezy delivery that became a hallmark of his discography. Released during a period when he was transitioning his sound while maintaining his signature appeal, the recording remains a staple of classic country and rockabilly collections, showcasing his enduring influence on the genre's evolution during the mid-to-late 1960s.