Fred Eaglesmith - Trucker Speed - Live at McCabe's

The Fred Eaglesmith Travlling Steam Show Live at McCabe's 9-30-2012
Justine Fischer - Bass
Kori Heppner - Drums
Tif Ginn - Vocal, Guitar
Matty Simpson - Vocal, Guitar
Roger Marin - Pedal Steel

[@Mastermillman]

"I've been so lonely, I've made Hank Williams look like a a party of five.

[@geofffeiler8360]

I always thought it was "Marty McFly" instead of "a party of five." LOL

[@musicloverkathy]

Such a brilliant line.

[@Orbison74]

I thought it was barny fife

[@tylercameron742]

@@Orbison74 definitely Barney fife

[@SlayMiaGirl_6]

Possibly my favorite lyric of all time

[@vinm3630]

"Sometimes I feel like my wheels ain't touchin' the ground".... That hits hard everytime.

[@alexandersargeaunt2643]

I think some songwriters wait a lifetime to write a line that good.

[@trevorwilson5461]

Heard that!

[@sgtpepperslonelyheartclubband]

My dad's been a long haul truck driver pretty much all his working life. He just turned 75 the other day and very next day took a load to South Dakota. That same day this song appeared on my Spotify recommended list, and it just grabbed me. Mom passed away a few years back and they stuck together like glue. So when I heard the line "always thought she would be there at the end of the line" I welled up with tears. Fred, you just got a new fan! Simple song, yet so beautiful.

[@brettmansfield5661]

god dang that's deep. I gotta stop reading these damn comments!

[@pineconewhisper]

Makes me happy

[@skunkroaster]

Another example of Fred's ability to capture real life and soul in a song. He should be way more famous than he is. His songwriting stands up to the best anywhere anytime. He is a modern day Woody Guthrie out there constantly touring bringing his songs to the world

[@turdferguson2982]

I hope he's living comfortably at least.

[@Boodlemania]

Best songwriter I've ever seen. Hands down.

[@RustyNeverSleepz]

Does anyone else think Fred was a driver? I first heard this song a couple weeks ago and I can hear the miles in his voice. I'm not ashamed to admit I cried.. I have over million miles in a truck but I'm sick now and can't drive. But this song takes me back. I love it so much!

[@olafbigandglad]

I don't think he was. As far as I know, he owned a flower greenhouse / wholesale operation, but of course, he's driven his tour bus across North America many, many times.

[@RustyNeverSleepz]

@@olafbigandglad he sure did get this song right. I sure do miss the highway. I got sick and can't drive anymore.

[@pdaly6451]

Yeah I ran with him Texas to Alaska. We ran hard. Him in a old k wobbler me a freight shaker.

[@tomcoryell]

1 and a half million miles here. Retired now and don’t miss I-80 in the winter one bit.

[@RustyNeverSleepz]

@@tomcoryell I just saw that even I-10 in Louisiana was closed and covered in ice 2 days ago.

[@tomlund4951]

I always thought she’d be there at the end of the line... me too buddy, me too.

[@RustyNeverSleepz]

Yep. I totally understand

[@jeffanderson8384]

The whole band is singing... whether mic'd or not - can't blame them. FRED RULES!

[@licksorestockpile1190]

love the piss jug reference. rip rayyyyyyyyyyy

[@josephthyer6097]

Not many will get rip Ray

[@licksorestockpile1190]

@@josephthyer6097 im glad at least one did!

[@bobbysandiego]

fuckin way of the road

[@vicvic1694]

Way of the road, buddy.

[@beetlejuice7505]

@@bobbysandiego the fuckin way she goes bud

[@willw.5999]

I drive a truck and this song is spot on

[@RustyNeverSleepz]

Man isn't it! I love it so much I started crying

[@kevindrobot389]

This song is so true for us old school truckers. This generation has no idea about west coast turns and back row parties and chasing the black dog down the highway. Those days are gone forever

[@jimmontroy9892]

to anybody who's been "high centered"...it's a helpless feelin'.....

[@Whickedlee]

Got hung up in a Ryder moving van once….teeter taught her.

[@dilldozar296]

Girl in the middle playing guitar is the glue of this mix

[@stevenverno5925]

There ain't nothing like high speed chicken feed to chase that ole white line

[@bm7301]

Beep beep cluck cluck here comes another chicken truck!!! Rod knocka baaaby!!! Ain’t no feeling like that chicken truck mobiling!!

[@CRyan-yh3pt]

@@bm7301 high speed chicken feed and magic toothpicks lol ROD KNOCKAAAAA

[@shauncason5235]

Twin sticks and toothpicks, c’aaamon!

[@zackpeters3519]

Holy crap I can relate to this song for so many reasons I just don't know why I've never heard it before now

[@cruisinonaduck]

Lol same here. I came here to listen to 18 wheels and found this. Repeat, repeat, repeat Perfect song for our Trucker Convoy Protest to Ottawa this week. It's making history here in Canada. They are on way from every single province and US. Followers and members from all over the World. They started this because our Government wants to make vaccine mandate for them to keep their jobs. Absolutely BS. This seriously is all over the news stations everywhere. If you join group Convoy to Ottawa 2022 the videos of the Convoy from all over and millions of supporters . It's seriously the biggest thing ever in Canadian History. Check it out

[@dustyboudreaux297]

This song should reach everyone. No matter what you do or accomplish it’s hard to be #1. All that speed you should be the highest person on earth where nobody matters and still feels like I can’t feel. It’s deep to me.

[@gizmoo5850]

Im not even close to truck driving, but damn this song touches my soul

[@chrisdickerson5228]

Bad ass… song is as true as true can be. Hits me right in my heart

[@stevieboymartin8525]

Love that old Kent four pickup guitar Tiff is playing. I had one of these as my first guitar in 1965.

[@racheljohnson8253]

It is Roger! Love to you all .... my wheels have not touched ground for a while ... yet right now, I am walking on sponges ! xoxo

[@mnarth1474]

Insane how good this song is.

[@michellemccabe3785]

Hmm the type of music I grew up on. Wonder if my dad knew who you were. RIP Leroy McCabe ❤❤

[@toddgittins5692]

Been sober for years. Thank God! Trust me, you don't want to live this song.

[@jodyrockbrune8433]

As a retired Trucker,as well a Fredhead love this song,

[@mafiafpv3469]

Ok I just discovered this song I hear it on tiktok now I love this song lol 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@allansizemore8633]

Greatest living songwriter as of 11/26/19. Hard to beat.

[@johnstoddard4692]

Still the best late Nov 2022!

[@peterbroderick4369]

Coming out of Montreal 3 AM on a friday morning trying to make Halifax by closing. We all been there eh?

[@cruisinonaduck]

Are you in the Convoy to Ottawa this week? It is absolutely the biggest thing in Canadian History. Trudeau must gooooo

[@shauncason5235]

I miss the old days 😢

[@billd.iniowa2263]

This must be the best version of this song I've heard. Its hard to listen to, but oh so captivating. In that rubberneck freeway crash sort of a way.

[@needsaride15126]

Great song great performance. they sound really good.

[@grandbastard]

Don't drive a truck, but can totally relate as well.

[@pete379exhd2010]

So true. I don't think Fred knows how much this song hits home.

[@russhall187]

Why haven't I heard of this guy before? Dang good music and sangin

[@orlandolopez5431]

Love this song!!! Hauling cattle we use a lot of parts of this song lmao!!

[@MisterWaterface]

great capture of fred and the band!

[@mikejoseph4720]

beautiful stuff ... just love this ...

[@ALNunnery]

Wow.....Great Song...I just found this ...Takes Me Back In Time...Trucker Speed Benzedrine Percocet Amphetamine ,,,Black 🖤 Beauties ....I Miss Those Days....I do . No I don't Wanna relive those days...But sure is Nice to reminisce... Peace ✌️ Love and 18 Wheelz to All

[@mattmarzula]

Remember how revolvers used to taste?

[@CRyan-yh3pt]

And magic toothpicks

[@richardtheone]

I'm a trucker ( not a truck driver) how he knows this? I'm amazed

[@rbadboy]

Well said skunk1955. that sums up Fred's musical charm. I have seen him live only twice but there will be lots more i hope. Yes, I am a Fred Head..

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

Bloody hell, Fred, I like your band !!! ;-)))

[@cruisinonaduck]

I LOVE that you have BETH HART in your playlist. I found her a few years back and fell in love with her omg that voice. Skynyrd has always been my band but she cones close to taken it lol

[@dustdevl3404]

In a sane world, Beth and Fred would both be huge stars. You have good taste.

[@jimsanford9215]

Awesome!

[@phillipmzira3760]

legend

[@racheljohnson8253]

and cory! great job!

[@racheljohnson8253]

If that's Roger Marin, he does not look too happy ... love you fred

[@jeffreydemyen1639]

I can sure relate I love his songs how is that bus working I have hauld it from miami to edmonton for you the best load I have ever done ! For it has change the way I see thing keep up the work

[@kevindrobot389]

This is how it used be run hard and west coast turns and the back row a the truck stop in Barstow. 100 MPH, no log books, just channel 19 on the CB and real county music

[@XxredfredxX]

Trucker speed to all of you hope you get back to you’re family safe brothers and sisters hope you’re all safe and loaded up and trukin

[@jeffmassey1006]

Wouldn’t mind hearing the rest or more of your story

[@zachmayes7775]

This a great song truck driver or not

[@brendonleary]

It just struck me, this song is just Wagon Wheel. Has Bob figured it out yet? Is Bob into suing people? Great song though. Seriously, I love it. My friend Anthony S plays it a lot and I learnt it from listening to him and here on you tube.. Funny how it took a while for the Wagon Wheel thing to hit me, but now I cannot unhear it.

[@brandonmcreynolds5949]

AAAHHH! It is… I’ve been playing this song for months and never put that together. Pretty close. Now it’s in my head.😅

[@jaywyche416]

Love the female guitar players.

[@gregorsamsomeone1184]

Fuckin' right man, god damn

[@cruisinonaduck]

OMG WHERE IS THE REPEAT BUTTON ❤

[@bertramallgood9921]

Is that a Kay guitar Fred's playing?

[@bruins4dacup]

just seen u guys in gananoque march 10th i have to say ur bass player is fuckin goergeos!!

[@jaywyche416]

I second that.lol bet he thinks so too.

[@huntermyers2009]

Is he still alive

[@coryrife6178]

Yes

[@clayevans5210]

Why are there three guitarist? This ain’t Skynard.

[@t.t.kelsey7132]

That's...a joke..the Amy mentioned

[@frankarnwine]

Kuh

[@lukeholman7574]

Could the girl on the left look any less enthusiastic?

[@haarimeech9305]

she don't need to show emotion...that's his wife!

[@billygilliam1496]

I’m a truck driver for 15 years now this is the old days he’s talking about I wish I was a trucker then