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The song '''"I've Been Everywhere"''' was written by [[Geoff Mack]] and made popular by the singer [[Leslie Morrison|Lucky Starr]] in 1959. |
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A '''destroyer minesweeper''' was a designation given by the [[United States Navy]] to a series of [[destroyer]]s that were converted into high-speed ocean-going [[minesweepers]] for service during [[World War II]]. The [[hull number]] for such a ship began "DMS". Forty-two ships were so converted, beginning with [[DMS-1]] in late [[1940]] and ending with [[DMS-42]] in mid [[1945]]. The type is now obsolete, its function having been taken over by purpose-built ships, designated as "minesweeper (high-speed)" with hull numbers beginning MMD. |
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It listed [[Australia]]n towns. It was later adapted for [[North American]] (primarily [[United States]]) place names and by [[John Hore]] (later known as John Grenell) with [[New Zealand]] place names (1966). |
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The original ships so converted were obsolete ships left over from [[World War I]] with usable power plants. The later ships in the series were new destroyers built during the war. |
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==Sources== |
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The song was [[1962 in country music#No._1_Hits|a number 1 hit in Country Music in November 1962 in the United States]] for the recording artist [[Hank Snow]]. The song was also recorded by : [[Lynn Anderson]] (USA 1968); [[Asleep At The Wheel]] (USA 1973); [[Johnny Cash]] (USA 1996); the [[Countdown Singers]]; [[Chip Dockery]]; [[Ted Egan]]; the "Farrelly Brothers" from the television series ''[[The Aunty Jack Show]]'' (Australia 1974 (parody)); [[John Grenell]] (NZ 1966); [[Rolf Harris]] (UK 1963); [[Clifton Jansky]]; [[Willie Nelson]]; and the [[Statler Brothers]]. |
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[http://www.lonesailor.org/ships.php Navy Memorial Society website] |
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==See Also== |
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== Australian version == |
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*[[List_of_mine_warfare_vessels_of_the_United_States_Navy#Destroyer_Minesweepers|List of destroyer-minesweepers]] |
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[[Image:Australia ive been everywhere.PNG|thumb|400px|Some of the locations in the Australian version]] |
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The Australian version starts: ''Well, I was humpin' my [[Swag|bluey]] on the dusty [[Oodnadatta, South Australia|Oodnadatta]] road'' |
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The place names listed are: |
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'''Verse 1 : ''' |
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[[Tullamore, New South Wales|Tullamore]], [[Seymour, Victoria|Seymour]], [[Lismore, New South Wales|Lismore]], [[Mooloolaba, Queensland|Mooloolaba]], [[Nambour, Queensland|Nambour]], [[Maroochydore, Queensland|Maroochydore]], [[Kilmore, Victoria|Kilmore]], [[Murwillumbah, New South Wales|Murwillumbah]], [[Birdsville, Queensland|Birdsville]], [[Emmaville, New South Wales|Emmaville]], [[Wallaville, Queensland|Wallaville]], [[Cunnamulla, Queensland|Cunnamulla]], [[Condamine, Queensland|Condamine]], [[Strathpine, Queensland|Strathpine]], [[Proserpine, Queensland|Proserpine]], [[Ulladulla, New South Wales|Ulladulla]], [[Darwin, Northern Territory|Darwin]], [[Gin Gin, Queensland|Gin Gin]], [[Deniliquin, New South Wales|Deniliquin]], [[Muckadilla, Queensland|Muckadilla]], [[Wallumbilla, Queensland|Wallumbilla]], [[Boggabilla, New South Wales|Boggabilla]], [[Kumbarilla, Queensland|Kumbarilla]] |
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'''Verse 2 : ''' |
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[[Moree, New South Wales|Moree]], [[Taree, New South Wales|Taree]], [[Jerilderie, New South Wales|Jerilderie]], [[Bambaroo, Queensland|Bambaroo]], [[Toowoomba, Queensland|Toowoomba]], [[Gunnedah, New South Wales|Gunnedah]], [[Caringbah, New South Wales|Caringbah]], [[Woolloomooloo, New South Wales|Woolloomooloo]], [[Dalveen, Queensland|Dalveen]], [[Tamborine, Queensland|Tamborine]], [[Engadine, New South Wales|Engadine]], [[Jindabyne, New South Wales|Jindabyne]], [[Lithgow, New South Wales|Lithgow]], [[Casino, New South Wales|Casino]], [[Brigalow, Queensland|Brigalow]], [[Narromine, New South Wales|Narromine]], [[Megalong, New South Wales|Megalong]], [[Wyong, New South Wales|Wyong]], [[Tuggerawong, New South Wales|Tuggerawong]], [[Wanganella, New South Wales|Wanganella]], [[Morella, Queensland|Morella]], [[Augathella, Queensland|Augathella]], [[Brindabella Ranges|Brindabella]] |
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'''Verse 3 : ''' |
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[[Wollongong, New South Wales|Wollongong]], [[Geelong, Victoria|Geelong]], [[Kurrajong, New South Wales|Kurrajong]], [[Mullumbimby, New South Wales|Mullumbimby]], [[Mittagong, New South Wales|Mittagong]], [[Molong, New South Wales|Molong]], [[Grong Grong, New South Wales|Grong Grong]], [[Goondiwindi, New South Wales|Goondiwindi]], [[Yarra Yarra, New South Wales|Yarra Yarra]], Bouindarra, [[Wallangarra, Queensland|Wallangarra]], [[Turramurra, New South Wales|Turramurra]], [[Boggabri, New South Wales|Boggabri]], [[Gundagai, New South Wales|Gundagai]], [[Narrabri, New South Wales|Narrabri]], [[Tibooburra, New South Wales|Tibooburra]], [[Gulgong, New South Wales|Gulgong]], [[Adelong, New South Wales|Adelong]], [[Billabong, Victoria|Billabong]]<!--or NSW-->, [[Cabramatta, New South Wales|Cabramatta]], [[Parramatta, New South Wales|Parramatta]], [[Wangaratta, Victoria|Wangaratta]], [[Coolangatta, Queensland|Coolangatta]] |
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'''Verse 4 : ''' |
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[[Ettalong, New South Wales|Ettalong]], [[Dandenong, Victoria|Dandenong]], [[Woodenbong, New South Wales|Woodenbong]], [[Ballarat, Victoria|Ballarat]], [[Canberra]], [[Milperra, New South Wales|Milperra]], [[Unanderra, New South Wales|Unanderra]], [[Captains Flat, New South Wales|Captains Flat]], [[Cloncurry, Queensland|Cloncurry]], [[River Murray]], [[Kurri Kurri, New South Wales|Kurri Kurri]], [[Girraween, New South Wales|Girraween]]<!--or NT or QLD-->, [[Terrigal, New South Wales|Terrigal]], [[Fingal, Tasmania|Fingal]]<!--or Vic or NSW-->, [[Stockinbingal, New South Wales|Stockinbingal]], [[Collaroy, New South Wales|Collaroy]]<!--or QLD-->, [[Narrabeen, New South Wales|Narrabeen]], [[Bendigo, Victoria|Bendigo]], [[Dorrigo, New South Wales|Dorrigo]], [[Bangalow, New South Wales|Bangalow]], [[Indooroopilly, Queensland|Indooroopilly]], [[Kirribilli, New South Wales|Kirribilli]], [[Yeerongpilly, Queensland|Yeerongpilly]], [[Wollondilly, New South Wales|Wollondilly]] |
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For some of the above there's more than one place in Australia with the same name, eg. two Coolangattas, three Fingals. No doubt the listener can hear the one they know, the links given are the most likely candidates. |
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== North American version == |
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[[Image:JohnnyCashMap.JPG|thumb|400px|Map of locations in the North American Version.]] |
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The North American version starts: ''I was totin' my pack along the dusty [[Winnemucca, Nevada|Winnemucca]] road'' |
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The place names listed are: |
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'''Verse 1 : ''' |
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[[Reno, Nevada|Reno]], [[Chicago, Illinois|Chicago]], [[Fargo, North Dakota|Fargo]], [[Minnesota]], [[Buffalo, New York|Buffalo]], [[Toronto, Ontario|Toronto]], [[Winslow, Arizona|Winslow]], [[Sarasota, Florida|Sarasota]], [[Wichita, Kansas|Wichita]], [[Tulsa, Oklahoma|Tulsa]], [[Ottawa|Ottawa]], [[Oklahoma]], [[Tampa, Florida|Tampa]], [[Panama]], [[Mattawa, Ontario|Mattawa]], [[La Paloma, Texas|La Paloma]], [[Bangor, Maine|Bangor]], [[Baltimore, Maryland|Baltimore]], [[Salvador, Brazil|Salvador]], [[Amarillo, Texas|Amarillo]], [[Pocatello, Idaho|Pocatillo]], [[Barranquilla|Barranquilla]], [[Padilla Bay, Washington|Padilla]] |
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== New Zealand version == |
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The New Zealand version starts: ''Well I was hitching a ride on a winding Hokitika road'' |
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== Other versions == |
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Texas:(Adapted By Brian Burns) ''I was was totin’ my pack along the dusty Amarillo road'' |
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Alaska:(adapted by Michael Faubion) ''I got my snow machine stuck out on that windy Atmautluak trail'' |
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== External links == |
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| url=http://www.virtualtruckroute.com/music_lyrics_ivebeeneverywhere.html |
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| title=I've Been Everywhere Truck Driving Lyrics |
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| work=Virtual Truck Route |
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[[Category:Australian songs]] |
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[[Category:Country songs]] |
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Revision as of 13:44, 5 April 2006
The song "I've Been Everywhere" was written by Geoff Mack and made popular by the singer Lucky Starr in 1959.
It listed Australian towns. It was later adapted for North American (primarily United States) place names and by John Hore (later known as John Grenell) with New Zealand place names (1966).
The song was a number 1 hit in Country Music in November 1962 in the United States for the recording artist Hank Snow. The song was also recorded by : Lynn Anderson (USA 1968); Asleep At The Wheel (USA 1973); Johnny Cash (USA 1996); the Countdown Singers; Chip Dockery; Ted Egan; the "Farrelly Brothers" from the television series The Aunty Jack Show (Australia 1974 (parody)); John Grenell (NZ 1966); Rolf Harris (UK 1963); Clifton Jansky; Willie Nelson; and the Statler Brothers.
Australian version
The Australian version starts: Well, I was humpin' my bluey on the dusty Oodnadatta road
The place names listed are:
Verse 1 : Tullamore, Seymour, Lismore, Mooloolaba, Nambour, Maroochydore, Kilmore, Murwillumbah, Birdsville, Emmaville, Wallaville, Cunnamulla, Condamine, Strathpine, Proserpine, Ulladulla, Darwin, Gin Gin, Deniliquin, Muckadilla, Wallumbilla, Boggabilla, Kumbarilla
Verse 2 : Moree, Taree, Jerilderie, Bambaroo, Toowoomba, Gunnedah, Caringbah, Woolloomooloo, Dalveen, Tamborine, Engadine, Jindabyne, Lithgow, Casino, Brigalow, Narromine, Megalong, Wyong, Tuggerawong, Wanganella, Morella, Augathella, Brindabella
Verse 3 : Wollongong, Geelong, Kurrajong, Mullumbimby, Mittagong, Molong, Grong Grong, Goondiwindi, Yarra Yarra, Bouindarra, Wallangarra, Turramurra, Boggabri, Gundagai, Narrabri, Tibooburra, Gulgong, Adelong, Billabong, Cabramatta, Parramatta, Wangaratta, Coolangatta
Verse 4 : Ettalong, Dandenong, Woodenbong, Ballarat, Canberra, Milperra, Unanderra, Captains Flat, Cloncurry, River Murray, Kurri Kurri, Girraween, Terrigal, Fingal, Stockinbingal, Collaroy, Narrabeen, Bendigo, Dorrigo, Bangalow, Indooroopilly, Kirribilli, Yeerongpilly, Wollondilly
For some of the above there's more than one place in Australia with the same name, eg. two Coolangattas, three Fingals. No doubt the listener can hear the one they know, the links given are the most likely candidates.
North American version
The North American version starts: I was totin' my pack along the dusty Winnemucca road
New Zealand version
The New Zealand version starts: Well I was hitching a ride on a winding Hokitika road
Other versions
Texas:(Adapted By Brian Burns) I was was totin’ my pack along the dusty Amarillo road
Alaska:(adapted by Michael Faubion) I got my snow machine stuck out on that windy Atmautluak trail
External links
- "I've Been Everywhere". International Lyrics Playground. Retrieved 2006-01-24.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|accessyear=(help) - "I've Been Everywhere Truck Driving Lyrics". Virtual Truck Route. Summit Solutions Ltd. 2006. Retrieved 2006-01-24.
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