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Good Day to Ride

Doc Walker · 1997

34 min · 10 tracks · country music

A refreshing blend of contemporary country melodies with heartfelt storytelling and a touch of Canadian folk influence.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Good Day to Ride — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit, combining an upbeat tempo with lyrics that celebrate freedom and adventure, making it a quintessential anthem for road trips.
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    Further Than a Sinner Goes — This track showcases the duo's ability to tell poignant stories through their lyrics, exploring themes of redemption and resilience with a memorable melody.
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    $100 Dollar Reward — With its catchy chorus and playful narrative about longing and reward, this song exemplifies the engaging storytelling style that defines Doc Walker's work.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo storytelling
  • heartfelt reflections on rural life
  • short tracks for quick listens
  • ideal for road trip sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of high-energy beats
  • prefer long, immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, Good Day to Ride was Doc Walker's debut album, establishing them as a prominent voice in the Canadian country music scene. This album arrived at a time when the duo was transitioning from local performances to national recognition.
Stylistic neighbors
High Valley· The Washboard Union· Lonestar

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 That Bridge 2:37
  • 2 Old Wheel Inn 2:54
  • 3 Good Day to Ride 3:08
  • 4 Further Than a Sinner Goes 4:15
  • 5 Next Year 4:33
  • 6 Blue Bar 3:06
  • 7 Promised Land 2:53
  • 8 $100 Dollar Reward 3:36
  • 9 Willing Hand 4:03
  • 10 Three Day Bender 3:39

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