Been Too Long On The Road

Album: On The Waters (1970)
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Songfacts®:

  • Writer David Gates says of this: "That song came out of being away from home with the band on tour. The title hit me first, and then as I started writing the thing, it got more and more complex, and it turned out to be this five-minute epic."
  • James Griffin plays lead guitar on the song.
  • Starting with this album, Bread had an official drummer, Mike Botts. On their previous album Bread used studio drummer Jim Gordon. >>>
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    Nick - Paramus, NJ, for all above

Comments: 3

  • Mr Pink from Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaYeah, Bread's original version is more based. It's far more grounded and David sings the lighter parts with more fluidity. Has anyone ever sung rock high vocals with more fluidity than David Gates. Jimmy Griffin was a sensational singer but his top end wasn't as smooth. Geez I love this track.
  • Goran Alzer from OhioBread's version is superior to Mark Lindsay's in every way.
  • Jeff from Beverly Hills, MaMark Lindsey did a wonderful cover version which is even better than the original. It is on an out of print album You've Got a Friend.
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