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Truck Driving Man

by Stan Matthews

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1.
Spoken: this goes out to all the men and women driving the back roads and highways of this great nation. I'm talking about truck driving whether it's 6 or 18 wheels, bringing you all those products you need for your daily living. I know cause I'm a truck driving man. Diesel hummin, wheels rollin I’m a truck drivin man Gotta load , i gotta drop Doin the best that i can Got Hank and Johnny, Willie and Waylon Got me some good tunes There’s nothing better to get me through my day Than Webb, Lefty and George Jones Hey, yeh, yeh, yeh I’m a Truck Driving Man Hey lady put that coffee down Hey Mister stop fooling around Hey Kids put them cell phones away Got a wife and family waiting for me I'm a truck driving man Diesel hummin, wheels rollin I’m a truck drivin man Got a job and I’m gettin to it Doin the best that I can Through the rain and the snow And the heat and the cold I’m a truck driving man This big old rig she ain't forgiving When you cut her off time and time again. Hey, yeh, yeh, yeh I’m a Truck Driving Man Hey lady put that coffee down Hey Mister stop fooling around Hey Kids put them cell phones away Got a wife and family waiting for me I'm a truck driving man Hey, yeh, yeh, yeh I’m a Truck Driving Man
2.
I’m proud to say that I’m blue collar man Like my daddy and his pappy before him Working morning til late every day 5,6,7 days a week Now it ain’t that I got nothin against Wearing a shirt and a tie A white collar job just aint for me And I'm gonna tell you why But there’s a certain sense of pride That you just feel inside When your hands are all covered in grease. I got that working man’s blues Its all i can do A white collar job just ain't for me Well I Got 7 mouths to feed More money is what we all need Bossman I’ll take that extra shift But it never seems to be enough Overtime’s the working man’s drug All we do is make the taxman rich. Dont need no politicians lies Says he stands up for me All awhile i know he’s full of sh*t But there’s a certain sense of pride (Chorus 2x) That you just feel inside When your hands are all covered in grease. I got that working man’s blues Its all i can do A white collar job just ain't for me.
3.
Seatbelt 02:48
I don’t wear seatbelts so I can see Jesus Cause I can’t stand your complaining anymore no room for explaining, no use in trying When you want my ass out the door. Ain’t it funny, how lovin is better When you start to kiss and make up I can’t take it, I only can fake it When you start to scream and shout. I say its you and you say its me And we aint the only ones like that All our tomorrows and all of our yesterdays The scripts just the same, that’s the fact Ain’t it funny, how lovin is better When you start to kiss and makeup I can’t take it, I only can fake it When you start to scream and shout. I don’t wear seatbelts
4.
I'm as Good 04:20
Well I’m as good as I ever was And I’m as good as I’m ever gonna be You think you change me woman What I got is all you’re gonna see Someday and it may come And someday it may never be I’m as good as I ever was And I’m as good as I’m ever gonna be. We been together woman For such a long time Seen our share of good times And of course some things turn out bad I was yours and you were mine Just ain’t no denying And through it all You just know we were meant to be. Well I’m as good as I ever was And I’m as good as I’m ever gonna be You think you change me woman What I got is all you’re gonna see One day and it may come And one day it may never be If you’re looking for something else Well that something sure ain’t me. Well I’m as good as I ever was And I’m as good as I’m ever gonna be You think you change me woman What I got is all you’re gonna see Someday and it may come And someday it may never be I just might saddle on outta here And that’s the last you’ll ever see of me.
5.
Light 'em up 03:49
Light ‘em up if you got ‘em Light ‘em up if you can I ain’t talking bout no cigarettes Or Willie Nelson’s brand Take a swig if you got it Take a swig if you can I ain’t talking bout no monster drink I’m a Jameson kind of man I don’t care what people say What you should and shouldn’t do You only get one song to sing So I’m gonna make it good Light ‘em up if you got ‘em Light ‘em up if you can I ain’t talking bout no cigarettes Or Willie Nelson’s brand Give Me a Cohiba Or any decent brand Just cut it and light it But don’t you ever inhale… I don’t care what people say What you should and shouldn’t do You only get one song to sing So I’m gonna make it good Light ‘em up if you got ‘em Light ‘em up if you can I ain’t talking bout no cigarettes Or Willie Nelson’s brand Take a swig if you got it Take a swig if you can I ain’t talking bout no monster drink I’m a Jameson kind of man Light ‘em up if you got ‘em Light ‘em up if you can I ain’t talking bout no cigarettes Or Willie Nelson’s brand
6.
The Eagle 03:50
Gather round now I tell you a story bout a man, righteous, honest and true Bout A man That they call the Eagle A better man than me and you He travels 'round the country, Speaking to all from the very young to their elders Talks of treating others with love and respect You want a better world, well it starts with you We’re all given a gift when we are born God’s given us a mission to do The only limits that you have are those that you accept. Like a kite in the sky, just follow your dream. There'll be those who say that you can't do it There'll be those that try to drag you down. Jealousy, envy, and evil Have no place in this world, don't keep them around.
7.
Live 04:12
My baby don't want to live no more She don't know the reason why Oh please help us help us Lord No one should go before their time. My baby's she’s in so much pain Hates her life aint that a shame Oh Jesus oh Jesus send your angels down Help keep her soul safe and sound My baby don't want to live no more She don't know the reason why Oh please help us help us Lord No one should go before their time. My baby don’t want to live no more She just want to up and die.
8.
Sad Song 04:26
Sing me a sad sad song Cause my heart's breaking Sing me a sad sad song Cause my heart's broke once again Happened again, when you went away They came for you, no word was spoken And then you turned, and you smiled Right back at me Sing me a sad sad song Cause my heart's breaking Sing me a sad sad song Cause my heart's broke once again The hurt only goes away When you finally forget But I don't want to ever Ever forget you never will Sing me a sad sad song Cause my heart's breaking Sing me a sad sad song Cause my heart's broke once again The hurt only goes away When you finally forget But I never will And this is what I'll take Til the rest rest of my days. Sing me a sad sad song Cause my heart's breaking Sing me a sad sad song Cause my heart's broke once again

about

"Truck Driving Man" was nominated for Best CD at the 2018 Worcester Music Awards. Traditional Country as it should be. My second CD contains 8 original songs, where I sing of the ongoing struggles and heartaches of the working man.
"Truck Driving Man" contains 8 brand new songs. I once again returned to Wachusett Recording Studio In Princeton, Ma. I found that although I'm far away from where traditional country music originated. I have found a studio and an engineer who not only can recreate that classic Sun Studio trademark sound. But he also can play a mean upright bass and drums. I learned much during the recording of my first CD EP last year. I felt that this cd would be different. I added a few friends to help me give my songs the full effect I was looking for.

Once again all 8 songs are written by myself. I sang and played my trademark black Martin acoustic. I also used a Fender Strat and a Steinberger, not traditional country guitars, but I liked their sound. Mike Harmon the engineer, once again played upright bass, electric bass and percussion. Bob Moon of Boston based Americana band, Comanchero, contributed lead guitar to "I'm as good" and "Light 'em up". Miriam Smith, a local fiddle/violin player. She also plays in various bands in Massachusetts, played on "The Eagle" and "Sad Song". Helen Sheldon, a vocalist with Rhode Island based rockabilly band "The Red Pennys" , contributed her soul searing voice to "Live" and "Sad Song". The truck you hear at the beginning of "Truck Driving Man" is the actual truck I drive at my job. My daughter provided the artwork and photography for this project.

I have two full time jobs, one as a truck driver and one as a caregiver to two young children. My wife and I have three children of our own. I play out as a solo act , singing my songs and classic country covers of : Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Willie, Waylon and more. If you're out my way come out and listen as I spread the gospel of traditional country music.

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released August 30, 2017

Stan Matthews-Lyrics/Songs, Vocals, Guitars
Michael Harmon-Acoustic/Electric Bass, Percussion
Helen Sheldon-Vocals on "Live" and "Sad Song"
Bob Moon-Lead Guitar on "I'm as Good" and "Light 'em Up"
Miriam Smith-Fiddle/Violin on "The Eagle" and "Sad Song"

Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Michael Harmon at Wachusett Recording Co., Princeton,Ma.

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I’m a solo artist . My music is stark, stripped bare, the lyrics are honest. I sing about life from the perspective of the working man. My songs take you on life’s journey; search for love, joy of a child’s birth,the struggle of relationships, the anguish at the loss of a job, the sorrow at a loved one’s passing. I perform locally and my music can be heard on radio worldwide. ... more

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