The Kathy Mattea Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses song was released in March 1988 as the second single from her album Untasted Honey. This song hit number one on the Billboard Hot Country songs chart starting May 21, 1988. “Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses” tells the story of a hardworking truck driver who sacrifices his personal life to make a living on the road and is finally able to retire and spend his time with the one he loves.
The music video became the most popular of Kathy’s career with over 9.4 million views as of May of 2023. Watch the official music video and see the song lyrics below.
Kathy Mattea Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses Music Video
This song was written by Paul Nelson and Gene Nelson.
Kathy Mattea Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses Lyrics
Charlie’s got a gold watch
Don’t seem like a whole lot
After thirty years of drivin’
Up and down the interstate
But Charlie’s had a good life
And Charlie’s got a good wife
And after tonight she’ll no longer
Be countin’ the days
Eighteen wheels and a dozen roses
Ten more miles on his four day run
A few more songs from the all night radio
And he’ll spend the rest of his life
With the one that he loves
They’ll buy a Winnebago
Set out to find America
They’ll do a lotta catchin’ up
A little at a time
With pieces of the old dream
They’re gonna light the old flame
Doin’ what they please
Leavin’ every other reason behind
Eighteen wheels and a dozen roses
Ten more miles on his four day run
A few more songs from the all night radio
And he’ll spend the rest of his life
With the one that he loves
Eighteen wheels and a dozen roses
Ten more miles on his four day run
A few more songs from the all night radio
And he’ll spend the rest of his life
With the one that he loves
“Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses” is a classic country music song that tells the story of a hardworking truck driver who sacrifices his personal life in pursuit of a career on the road. Its powerful message of perseverance and dedication continues to resonate with listeners today, making it a timeless anthem for long haul truckers who spend a life on the open road. He is finally able to retire and spend his life with the one he loves. Remember to “share” the Kathy Mattea Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses music video with other Country Music fans.
