On the Road Again (Roy Wood album)

On the Road Again is the third solo album by Roy Wood.^[1][2] The album was released only due to the intervention of Warner Bros. boss Mo Ostin. Still, it was only released in the United States, Germany and the Netherlands. The album includes guest appearances from Carl Wayne, Andy Fairweather-Low and John Bonham.

On the Road Again
Studio album by Roy Wood
Released	August 1979
Studio	Rockfield Studios, Monmouthshire; AIR Studios, London; DJM Studios, London; Utopia Studios, London; The Music Centre, Wembley; Lea Sound Studios, Pelsall
Genre	Pop rock
Label	Warner Bros.
Producer	Roy Wood
Roy Wood chronology
Mustard (1975) On the Road Again (1979) Starting Up (1987)

Two singles were released from the album: The title track (with Wizzard's "Saxmaniacs", an instrumental from the then-unreleased album Main Street, on the b-side) and "Keep Your Hands on the Wheel" (with Wizzo Band's "Giant Footsteps", from their only album Super Active Wizzo, on the B-side). "Dancing at the Rainbow's End" was also released as a single, but credited to Wizzo Band.

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Christgau's Record Guide	C[3]
MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide	[4]

The Globe and Mail wrote that "the music is slightly more interesting than your average brand of pop-rock, with at least a half-dozen moments of pure inspiration."^[5]

Track listing

1. "(We're) On the Road Again" – 4:22
2. "Wings over the Sea" – 3:11
3. "Keep Your Hands on the Wheel (Said Marie to the Driver)" – 4:16
4. "Colourful Lady" – 5:06
5. "Road Rocket" – 3:27
6. "Backtown Sinner" – 4:12
7. "Jimmy Lad" – 4:28
8. "Dancin' at the Rainbow's End" – 3:35
9. "Another Night" – 3:23
10. "Way Beyond the Rain" – 5:33