It has been said that Willie penned his iconic song on a napkin while at a truck stop in the dust bowl of the town of Big Spring , Tx. This song about life on tour came to be when Sydney Pollack approached the Red Headed Stranger about the idea for the song… At that time, the song was written for Pollack’s upcoming film Honeysuckle Rose.
Honeysuckle rose was Willie’s first leading role in film- he took the over the big screens playing Buck Bonham. A plot that has since mimicked Willie Nelson’s career work.
On the Road Again became Willie Nelson’s 9th #1 hit. It has become one of those songs that instantly puts Willie in mind when it’s sung or mentioned.
The song has been covered by many and has since been featured in several other films and TV series to include Forest Gump, Monk and Dumb and Dumber.
Matt Moran and Will Payne Harrison released their own version of this iconic song today and I can’t wait for you guys to spin it..
Another great example of why Matt Moran and Will Payne Harrison are making moves …
Pancho.