From the recording Caught in the Middle
RED DIRT ROAD TRIP (1st Single 20/9/19)
Written by Aly Cook, Graham Bidstrup & Kay Bidstrup
Lead Vocal - Aly Cook
Acoustic Guitar - Dean Ray
Lead Guitar - Glen Hannah
Bass Guitar - Clive Harrison
Piano - Rick Melick
Pedal Steel - John Kaldor
Guitarlele, Rhythm Guitar, Drums & Percussion - Buzz Bidstrup
Backing Vocals - Jon Abo, Buzz Bidstrup, Kay Bidstrup & AlyCook
I first got the idea for this song travelling the road from Sydney to Mildura across the Hay Plain and remembering the many Red Dirt Roads I have travelled over the years Singing to the radio. Worked up the song in the lounge at Asquith studios with my co-writers Buzz and Kay and really it’s just a fun upbeat song. The couple of times I’ve road tested it to an audience it's definitely appealed to the line dancers … as well as those that like to rock!
Lyrics
Red Dirt Road Trip
I’m on Red Dirt Road Trip Heading out across the Plain
On a Red Dirt Road Trip racing that diesel Train
Rolling the window down, Air on my face
I like kicking up the dust behind Leaving no trace
I’m on a Red Dirt Road Trip singing to the radio
Red Dirt Road Trip singing the songs I know
Give me a Green on that last Traffic light
Pretty soon this town’s gonna be outta sight
CHORUS Got my playlist on the go, a little bit of Country and a touch of Soul
Wooo oohh Stand by Me and Hey Joe
(lead break)
This feeling is something you just can’t buy
Leave all your troubles behind, Give a Try
Listen to the voice that speaks to you from inside
Bathed in the warm glow of a blood red sky
CHORUS Got my playlist on the go, a little bit of Country and a touch of Soul
Wooo oohh Stand by Me and Hey Joe
On a Red Dirt Road Trip
I’m on a Red Dirt Road Trip
Driving out across the land
Driving wheel in my hand
I’m on a Red Dirt Road Trip
I’m on a Red Dirt Road Trip
I’m on a Red Dirt Road Trip