[edit] Career
Henson's career started in his home state of Oklahoma, performing at clubs around Oklahoma City and Tulsa. His family was active in politics and raised buffalo on a ranch outside Oklahoma City. In the mid 1960s, Henson moved to Nashville and became a member of the vocal group The Kimberlys. After leaving the group, Henson started on his solo career, and in 1967, he signed with Monument Records, and he immediately scored in a big way with a song called "Skip a Rope". The song became a huge hit, spending six weeks at Number 1 on the country charts in 1968 and also making the Top 25 on the Pop charts.
[edit] After Skip a Rope and Later Career
After "Skip a Rope", Cargill continued to have Top 20 hits with such songs as "Row Row Row" (1968), "None Of My Business" (his only other Top 10) (1969), and "The Most Uncomplicated Goodbye I Ever Heard" (1970). Later, he had a television show, Country Hayride, and performed for many years in Reno and Las Vegas. Johnny Cash was godfather to his oldest son, Cash.
After leaving Monument Records, Henson moved to Mega Records in 1971, where he scored several minor hits. In 1973, he made a strong comeback to the charts when he signed with Atlantic Records and scored 2 Top 30 hits in 1974 with "Some Old California Memory" and a version of Mac Davis' "Stop And Smell The Roses". In 1980, he formed his own record label Copper Mountain Records and he scored his last Top 30 hit that year with "Silence On The Line". In the late 1980s he retired to Oklahoma City and died on March 24, 2007
On The Road Again
Henson Cargill Lyrics
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Just can't wait to get on the road again
The life I love is making music with my friends
And I cant wait to get on the road again
On the road again
Goin' places that I've never been
Seein' things that I may never see again
On the road again
Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
We're the best of friends
Insisting that the world keep turning our way
And our way, is on the road again
Just cant wait to get on the road again
The life I love is making music with my friends
And I cant wait to get on the road again
The lyrics to "On The Road Again" by Henson Cargill is about the excitement and enjoyment of being on tour and performing music with friends. The repetition of the line "just can't wait to get on the road again" emphasizes the eagerness to get back to what they love--making music and traveling. The life on the road is described as being like a band of gypsies, going to new places and experiencing new things. The line "insisting that the world keep turning our way" shows the determination and perseverance of the band to keep doing what they love, despite any obstacles that may come their way.
This song has a nostalgic and romanticized view of life on the road, presenting it as a carefree and thrilling adventure. It is a celebration of the camaraderie and joy that comes from traveling and performing music. The repetition of the lines also serves as a sort of anthem for those who love the touring musician lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
On the road again
Ready to hit the road once more
Just can't wait to get on the road again
Excitement to embark on a journey with anticipation
The life I love is making music with my friends
The passion of creating music with close companions is a source of joy
And I can't wait to get on the road again
The eagerness to hit the road towards new destinations and experiences
Goin' places that I've never been
Discovering new locations that were unknown before
Seein' things that I may never see again
Witnessing sights that could be once-in-a-lifetime occurrences
Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
Traveling like a nomadic group of wanderers on the road
We're the best of friends
Close-knit companions with strong bonds
Insisting that the world keep turning our way
Pushing for the world to work in our favor and pursue our goals
And our way, is on the road again
Our path and lifestyle revolve around constantly traveling and touring
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Willie Nelson
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