Commander Cody / Mama Hated Diesels (45 Long & Short Version)

Commander Cody ''Mama Hated Diesels'' (45 Long & Short Version) (1972)

[@masmith1960]

I was a trucker when I was young. I became a police officer. Like alot of other guys who gave up diesels for something else, I wished I had never left trucking. Some of my happyist times were sailing with 13 gears, 400 horses and 18 wheels. My wife haited diesels too.

[@stevenbrown7042]

My ma was a driver's daughter. By the time I had my licence she was sick and wheelchair bound. She passed while I was over the road and what I wouldn't give to give her a ride in my Ken. I gave up driving after that and I also found out when I met the family at a truck stop and got dinner she cried like you wouldn't believe. She said that truck sounds like my grandpa's going into the distance. When she passed I couldn't drive a truck again. I'm 6'2 and 275 and write with a tear. RIP MOM you were the best. I'm sorry I couldn't give you that last ride.

[@SaxtondonaldBuddha]

Funny thing. I've been retired for over two years ago and off the road from driving. Today I saw my old love-- My Kenworth. it was driven by another, Younger driver,. I didn't think such a situation would hurt me so much when it happened, but it did. Once an Old Trucker, Always an Old Trucker!!! I Miss the road, just like this song tells, and I doubt the feeling will ever leave me till the day I die. To those of you who listen to this song that never got bit by the bug to become a truck driver, you will never understand why this song is so meaningful to us. You are blessed to be grounded with your families, because we give all that up for the love of the Road.

[@tinytrucker4212]

35 years on the road man wish I was still out there there was no other job for me

[@hermenutic]

The Commander put on some really good shows and created some really good stuff. I love this song.

[@fathermacable]

I don't drive those old trucks amymore,I've retired, but this takes me straight back to being on the road.I have diesel in my blood.

[@valdemar11000]

I AM from Denmark,I have always loved Commander Cody

[@phileesarah]

Mr.Blackie Farrell wrote this sad yet beautiful song,He is an awesome man to meet and talk with!!

[@ploobims]

COMMANDER CODY IS CLASSIC AND VERY UNDERRATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Cap6302]

I still have this album. The truck on the cover belong to Johnny Edger Trucking. Old narrow nose, 335 and twin sticks! Now there is some memories!

[@SaxtondonaldBuddha]

Fuck Yeah!!! Loved driving trucks!! Drove my first when my dad turned me loose on a two stick transmission Kenworth when I was only 13!!! I was hooked at that point, but I resisted the road until much later on when Roadranger Transmissions were pretty much the standard .

[@infraredruby2]

Didn’t George’s brother do the artwork on that album?

[@jeffthomas9760]

Hot licks cold steel I have it tattooed on my arm only I used to be a steel erector but Cody and the crew are the best been listening to them since the early 70s

[@Thesocalballer]

I bought this album around 1972. In those good ole days there were FREE CONCERTS,YES FREE!! Commander Cody and the Airmen played at the opening of a Pacific Stereo Sore... in the O.C".... talking bout all those crazy places we never been...like Calfornia"

[@bushwackerbilly4104]

In 1971 or so CCAHLPA played a free concert in San Diego with Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids at Balboa Park. it lasted 6.5 hours...It was a crazy good time in those days...Yes it was!

[@harmjansen5373]

Yes! Commander!

[@machtschnell7452]

Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. Liked them and Dan Hicks and his Hotlicks so much.

[@robbiehernandez1666]

I got it on Vinyl and CD! LOVE ❤️ IT! I'm a heavy metal and hard rock kinda guy. I like MOTOWN and Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Luther Vandross, Loretta Lynne, Becky Schlegel, you name it, I love it! Chevelle, Blacktide, Lynard, Allman Bros., Hawkwind, Captain Beyond, BeeGees, Doobie Bros. Jimi Hendrix, ELP, RUSH, Pink Floyd, Halestorm, Shinedown, 3 doors Down, Patsy Cline, Boxcar Willie, CREED, Black Sabbath etc., etc.,

[@XKAHAN1]

i wa 14 and a devout cleveland rocker when i first heard this.........loved this song and this album ever since. thanx for the posting.

[@flyingcloudvideo]

There was an eclectic crowd gathered at my house in the early,mid 70's,Commander Cody,Dan Hicks,the Band amongst others.Great music on a wicked good stereo system.

[@fred33200]

j'ai eu la chance de passer une soirée entière avec ce merveilleux groupe au shady groove à San Francisco en 1976 . Un souvenir inoubliable !!!

[@machtschnell7452]

Yes they were. They were a joke to some of the pop lovers or even new country types. Spent a few nights with them at the Armadillo. Genuine music.

[@mothysfridge2776]

That's my father. Loved crossing the country in a cab over with my dad.

[@don56texas]

i saw that In and out and chuckled...always 'preciated the help... How about a show of hands that believe this is the precursor to 'You never Even Call Me By My Name'. It IS form-perfect.

[@roy-nk4vq]

Always loved this song

[@kcsteeler]

Great song and great album.

[@rfgoldman]

This always makes me cry. Saddest song I know, but funny too.

[@infraredruby2]

Listen to Down to Seeds and Stems Again Blues. It might be sadder.

[@PhatFarm60]

I used to drive long haul, gave it up for college and a desk job, but miss it every time I hear one of these old time trucker songs. I miss channel 10 on the now defunct XM radio.. the Sirius replacement doesn't hold a candle to the old station..

[@bluewatersnipe2227]

Never drove rigs, but I poured a lot of diesel in the Navy. Found this album on Vinyl up in Norfolk and it’s been a good one.

[@zippy39008]

Old truckers never die. they just get a new "Peterbilt"

[@Mopar21277]

"Roses for Mama" by CW McCall is in this category; "Chiseled in Stone" - Vern

[@harmjansen5373]

Forever.

[@umorame]

omg thanks for the post

[@Jackson69]

USAF Veteran 1972... Favorite among we medics. We "lost planet" airmen. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@judithconway2085]

I love this song

[@banditftw4q2]

Weed, whites, and wine, change of clothes, and an old KW with a back shack. What could be better ???

[@WearyCowboy]

This is GREAT!! please post more from this album. I grew up with this album!! Now it is FINALLY available on Amazon. I'm gonna buy it soon.

[@bh8890]

anybody remember Mr. Floods Party - Commander & copius tequilas - long time ago but very sweet!

[@clight77]

Awesome, never heard this tune.

[@bloozblasterX]

If you like this song,thank Blackie Farrell,one of the finest writers anywhere.

[@markoblazney6360]

you got that shit right, trukker + dang

[@jdubbs9658]

I cry every time can’t help it

[@harmjansen5373]

We love the smell!!!!.

[@krisscanlon4051]

This is so authentic I feel real old denim jeans grow on my legs plus I'm transported to a Stuckees in the Midwest...im playing A1 on the jukebox! CC were so good its scary

[@louieenos3091]

good song

[@RasMajnouni]

B"H, 2 Hippies who wrote so many classic country songs. Commander Cody and the LPA were such a prolific band.Nashville Jollywood and their commercial junk never was able to hold a match to them.

[@Daniaboot]

I should have said something before now ... I've got your video/music on my favorites thing ... I listen to this song all the time ... fuckin' love it ... thank you for posting it ...

[@jdubbs9658]

I can’t help buy cry

[@davidbee8793]

I've always wondered if this is Bill Kirchen singing. Don't get much better that this.

[@adcockbob]

The Commander also did the third best version of Hot Rod Lincoln!

[@facelikedog]

I've been installing autogrease systems on volvos and macks which are now volvos. I'm crying in my beer.

[@Mopar21277]

@PhatFarm60 Amen to that bro, love live XM 10 America; the finest country radio station ever!

[@5337693]

Johnnie Edgar Trucking, Cloverdale Ca

[@Kalkas53]

saddest song i've ever heard was "I'm only 17" by Red Sovine but that may because when i first heard it i was 17

[@inatizzy2]

@lacy235 Stems and seeds for sure! LOL

[@cyclemaster46]

Thanks! I are Semi Retired. So now I am a official chicken hauler. Ha Ha ! 10 frkn 4 #46

[@randyprichard4055]

kind of a rex sobine song.GREAT

[@krisscanlon4051]

Yep a Red Sovine trucker talk song lol

[@cyclemaster46]

All truck drivers will eventually be Semi Retired.

[@irarubinson9471]

As the years passed 1:58

[@TheOffcialACCFans]

Mamma should have been more careful on the road,Damm truckers dont stop fer shit!! balls out good buddie!!!

[@harmjansen5373]

Thisone is droever!

[@dennisosborne4613]

My uncle's were drivers and I wanted to be one, didn't happen

[@shanestyron01]

cory if your out there

[@Daniaboot]

@biggestkrisfan ... hey gorgeous if one fears death one fears life ... I know that is a platitude ... but I just want to return from whence I came ... but no rush ... as long as you are in this world ...

[@markoblazney6360]

Blackie Farell +

[@djlegand]

for sad country try "Sad Country" @ djledgand

[@RasMajnouni]

B"H, Lyrics Farrell Remember hearing those semis gearing down, For me and Mumma, we lived right on the high grade into town, And I sure loved those white freighter lights, but there was something in my Mumma's eyes, When she'd catch me looking at them, why a little bit of her died. Mumma hated diesels so bad, I guess I knew it had something to do with Dad, The first time I saw her cry, was when one of those things went by, Mumma hated diesels so bad. Now the years rolled along, they weren't kind to my poor Mum, I didn't spend much time at home, I was busy having fun, Then one day the county sherrif came and told me they had found, A body by the side of the road, she'd been flagging diesels down. Now it's just d the local preacher, standing in the grave yard grass, He said he found this stuck in my s hand, it was a faded photograph, I looked down at the picture, it was my Mumma and some guy, Standing in front of a semi truck, "Just Married" written on the side. Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: KEVIN BLACKIE FARRELL / WILLIAM KIRCHEN Mama Hated Diesels lyrics © Drifter Music, BUG MUSIC OBO DRIFTER MUSIC

[@Daniaboot]

@biggestkrisfan ... Too bad you're married ... we could take the little one and travel the "blue" highways of my country ... but ... being the old fart that I am ... we better do it fast ... I don't think ... at least I hope I won't be around too much longer ... if I hit 65 and I'm still here ... man ... am I gonna' be pissed off ... I've earned a rest ...

[@Daniaboot]

Any chance of getting anything else from this album ..?

[@12rotter]

Totally agree about Gaga BUT millions believe she is a gifted performer. Some body please explain. Is it a kind of mass hysteria? P.S. saw The Commander in Cardiff Uni ~ 1975 - one of the best concerts I've ever been to.