Alabam
Dave Dudley · Other Songs - Dave Dudley
The people down there are eatin' like wild geese
So I'm on my way goin' back to Alabam
Talkin' about your people havin' a lot of time
Eatin' up their chickens and drinkin' their wine
I'm on my way goin' back to Alabam
Some folks say that a tramp won't steal but I cought three in my corn field
I'm on my way I'm a goin' on back to Alabam
Well one had a bushel and one had a peck one had a
roast'near tied around his neck
I'm on my way I'm a goin' back to Alabam
[ guitar ]Hey there comes Sal walkin' down the street
with the run down shoes tied on her feet
Mornin' honey I'm on my way to Alabam
Hey hello Sal now how are you with the run down slipper and tore up shoe
I'm on my way goin' back to Alabam
When I get ready to leave this earth I'm a goin' back to my money's worth
I'm on my way I'm a goin' on back to Alabam I'm a goin' on back to Alabam
Alabam
Dave Dudley's "Alabam" stands as a defining anthem of the trucker subgenre within country music. The recording captures the gritty reality of long-haul trucking, focusing on the driver's deep affection for the state of Alabama. Dudley, often celebrated as the "King of the Truckers," built his career on narratives that resonated with working-class audiences across America. This track exemplifies his ability to blend straightforward storytelling with an infectious musical rhythm that mirrors the steady motion of a vehicle on the open road. The song remains a staple in his discography, showcasing his signature style of celebrating the freedom and challenges inherent in the trucking profession. Its enduring popularity highlights Dudley's significant influence on the evolution of country music themes during the mid-twentieth century.