Last day I was searching for something else and this song came across. Its charm really attracted me. This is being categorized in country song or folk song which was so popular in the United States and Europe during 1960s. The song is all about a lonely traveller who is far from home, out of money and too ashamed to return. The song offers the lament by that traveller. The song is popularly known as “500 miles away from home” or “Railroaders’ Lament. The song is considered to be written by Hedy West as he is said to have learnt a version of the song as a child from her paternal grandmother. The first recording of the song that gained attention - meaning that virtually every other version below was derived from it - was by the fabulous Journeymen - Dick Weissman, Scott MacKenzie (of "San Francisco" fame) and soon-to-be Papa John Phillips.
The song hit the floor by American country music singer Bobby Bare in 1963.Country legend Bobby Bare had the charting single version of the song with a lyric that he completely re-wrote and copyrighted. It has also been recorded by Peter, Paul&Mary, The Hooters and many others. “500 miles” which you are hearing is being sung by “The Hooters”. Follow the lyrics.....it’s really nice......
The song hit the floor by American country music singer Bobby Bare in 1963.Country legend Bobby Bare had the charting single version of the song with a lyric that he completely re-wrote and copyrighted. It has also been recorded by Peter, Paul&Mary, The Hooters and many others. “500 miles” which you are hearing is being sung by “The Hooters”. Follow the lyrics.....it’s really nice......
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