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1975 single by Merle Haggard and The Strangers From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Movin' On" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Merle Haggard and The Strangers. It was released in May 1975 as the third single and partial title track from the album Keep Movin' On. Originally, it was the theme song to the 1974-1976 NBC-TV series of the same name and references the lead characters of the series, Sonny Pruitt and Will Chandler, by name. A full-length version of the song was released as a single in 1975, and it topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart that July.[1]
"Movin' On" | ||||
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Single by Merle Haggard and The Strangers | ||||
from the album Keep Movin' On | ||||
B-side | "Here in Frisco" | |||
Released | May 12, 1975 | |||
Recorded | 1975 | |||
Genre | Country, truck-driving country | |||
Length | 2:16 | |||
Label | Capitol 3746 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Merle Haggard | |||
Producer(s) | Fuzzy Owen | |||
Merle Haggard and The Strangers singles chronology | ||||
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In addition to serving as the main theme to Movin' On, the song was among many in country music to pay homage to the American over-the-road truck driver. It should not be confused with the country standard "I'm Moving On" by Hank Snow.
Chart (1975) | Peak position |
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US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2] | 1 |
Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 15 |
Chart (1975) | Position |
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US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 36 |
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