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I’m driving down Route 65 in a ‘71 Camaro my dog’s in the back seat sweats pouring down his lips
I’m not going anywhere, I’m not leaving anywhere, I’m just there and I’m riding hard
And this cracklin’ voice coming over my radio, telling me what to do how to be....
What’s your point hombre? Get to the quick of the nail, get to the quick of the nail!

I must have seen every barbeque joint in the world on this world
I must have seen every oil stained roughneck on this road
But I’m driving down Rt. 65 in a ‘71 Camaro and I’ve got the pedal to the metal
My dog’s in the back seat see sweats pouring down from his lips
I’ve got everything I need pal --I’ve got my dog -- I’ve got my car--
I’ve got everything I need pal

There’s a dead cat on Rt. 65 some cat that didn’t make it
He’s part of the road now part of the concrete
and it’s not a pretty sight friends not it’s not a pretty sight
My car’s running like that cat use to -- I’ve got my dog -- I’ve got my car--
I’ve got everything I need pal

My car’s standing still and the world is whizzing by my window
that’s the way I like it just me and my dog -- I can’t ask for anything more out of this world
And this cracklin’ voice coming over my radio, telling me what to do how to be....
Well let me tell you something pal
I ain’t no dead cat on Rt 65

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from Motel Songs (compilation album), released May 1, 2002

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Phil Gammage New York, New York

Songwriter, vocalist, and guitar slinger, Phil Gammage is a Texas-born artist who now resides in NYC. His latest album, "From Nowhere to Somewhere", is a robust collection of Americana songs as diverse and heart-felt as the genre itself. Twisting endless roads, and the folklore of 20th century America, the album draws inspiration from Phil’s life as a musician, historian, & fiction writer. ... more

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