The group originally comprised brothers Alan Ralph Osmond (born June 22, 1949), (Melvin) Wayne Osmond (born August 28, 1951), Merrill Davis Osmond (born April 30, 1953), Jay Wesley Osmond (born March 2, 1955) and Donny (Donald) Clark Osmond (born December 9, 1957). They were later joined by younger siblings (Olive) Marie Osmond (born October 13, 1959) and Jimmy (James) Arthur Osmond (born April 16, 1963).
In 1966, they made their performing debut with their siblings on Andy Williams Show, though they didn't come around much again until the Donny and Marie Show and The Osmond Family Show.
Back on the road again
The Osmonds Lyrics
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Back on the road again, singing my song again.
Travellin' is all I've known. Anywhere is my home.
Livin' the life I live is giving me life to live.
Love and laughter, pain and tears.
All those people, all those years.
Faces that never end, loving to see a friend.
They seem to know me well, just like I'm there to sell.
Love and laughter, pain and tears.
All those people, all those years.
I'm back on the road again.
Back on the road again.
The lyrics to The Osmonds's song Back on the road again are about the life of a traveling musician. The singer sings about how he feels as if he has always been on the road, and that it is the life that he knows and loves. He speaks about how he finds anywhere to be his home, and how his life gives him the energy to keep going. He also talks about the ups and downs of the life he leads, the love and laughter as well as the pain and tears that he experiences. He mentions that he is able to meet many people and make many friends, and how they seem to know him well, even though he is just there to sell his music.
The song is a reflection on the life of a touring musician, and how it can be both exciting and challenging. It speaks to the idea that sometimes being on the road can be tough, but at the same time it is the life that the singer loves and has become accustomed to. The lyrics also touch on the idea that music is a way of connecting with people, and that through his travels, the singer is able to meet people from all walks of life and share a part of himself with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Back on the road again, seems like I've always been.
I'm hitting the road once more, it feels like I've always been doing this.
Back on the road again, singing my song again.
I'm heading out on the road again, to sing my songs and perform.
Travellin' is all I've known. Anywhere is my home.
I've always been travelling, and it feels like home no matter where I go.
Livin' the life I live is giving me life to live.
Living the way I do keeps my life interesting and fulfilling.
Love and laughter, pain and tears.
My life is filled with a range of emotions - love and laughter, but also pain and tears.
All those people, all those years.
Over the years, I've met countless people on this journey.
Faces that never end, loving to see a friend.
I'm constantly meeting new faces, but it's always lovely to see a familiar friend.
They seem to know me well, just like I'm there to sell.
People seem to know me and my work, like I'm always here to sell my music.
I'm back on the road again.
I'm heading out on the road once more.
Back on the road again.
I'm starting a new leg of my journey on the road.
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Written by: GREGORY L. SIDES
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Dottie Burton
I don't know if anyone has ever told them but we thank them from the bottom of our hearts for their sacrifice we have loved them for years and still do we will always be Osmond fans for life so Thank you, Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay and Donny for all you have given us over the years Love you guys
Cindy Erick
I know the feeling. I still have over 30 albums of the Osmonds.
Dottie Burton
@Cindy Erick No I did not forget them I am an Osmond Brothers huge fan Marie and Jimmy gave happiness to but to us hard-core Osmond Brother fans we love them the most but you are right Thank you Marie and Jimmy also
Cindy Erick
You forgot Marie and Jimmy. They brought us happiness too.
lisaosfan
Totally agree with you Dottie <3
Kimara Jamison
This was from the very first episode of Donny and Marie. I liked how they fused some of the documentary footage in with the performance. Thanks for sharing this insanely clear travelog Dave. Have a "fly" Friday and stay safe. Now if only this video came with a "one way ticket to anywhere"...😇💟🎶💙🧡🖤💚💜❤✈🎹🎸🥁😱
Dave's Osmond Videos
@Kimara Jamison Oh. I see!
Kimara Jamison
@Dave's Osmond Videos LOL Seriously, I can't wait until it's perfectly ok for travel.
Dave's Osmond Videos
Lol 😊
Silver Potter
We still need to get the Osmonds into the rock and roll hall of fame while all of them are still with us. Any ideas on how to do this?