Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde
Travis Tritt, Trace Adkins
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Well it's a long way to Richmond Rollin' north on 95 With a redhead ridin' shotgun And a pistol by my side Tearin' down that highway Like a modern day Bonnie and Clyde We met at a truckstop Johnson City, Tennessee I was gassin' up my Firebird When I heard her callin' me...mmm hmm Said, 'Which way are you headed, boy Do you need some company' She had me stoppin' at a quick mart Before we made it out of town Next thing she was runnin' at me Tellin' me to lay that hammer down 'Cause there's a man right behind me Doin' his best to slow me down Yeah and it's a long way to Richmond Rollin' north on 95 With a redhead ridin' shotgun And a pistol by my side Tearin' down that highway Like a modern day Bonnie and Clyde Woo... Well we pulled up to a motel In the middle of the night We were countin' all the money Smokin' stolen Marlboro lights Lord we never saw 'em comin' 'Til they read us both our rights Yeah and it's a long way to Richmond Rollin' north on 95 With a sheriff right beside me Pistol pointed at my side Oh, Lord...such a disappointing ending For this modern day Bonnie and Clyde Yeah... Whoa Well... Woo...hoo
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Written by: JAMES LEBLANC, WALT ALDRIDGE
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12 facts about this song
Song Genre"Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde" by Travis Tritt falls into the 'Country' music category.
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Release DateThe song was released in the year 2002.
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AlbumIt's part of the album titled "Down the Road I Go".
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ChartsIt peaked at #8 on the US Country Billboard chart.
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SongwriterTravis Tritt is not the only songwriter behind this catchy tune. Brent Mason and Walt Aldridge also contributed to write the song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde" was famously directed by Michael Merriman. In the video, Tritt plays the "Clyde" character who unknowingly becomes a part of a heist by a woman portraying "Bonnie."
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BackstoryThe song tells the story of a man giving a female hitchhiker a ride who, unknown to him, had just robbed a gas station. The story is inspired by infamous crime couple Bonnie and Clyde.
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SalesIt helped push the sales of "Down the Road I Go", which went on to become a platinum-selling album.
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Critical ReceptionThe song receives positive reviews from country music critics and is often remembered for its narrative style.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde", most notably country singer Chris Janson in 2016.
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Live Performances“Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde” has become a staple during live performances by Travis Tritt, becoming a fan favorite.
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Song DurationThe song has a duration of four minutes and 43 seconds.
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