33. Heading Into That Sunset

And that road goes on and on into the sunset.

And my destiny is bound to move me on.

Self referential rock songs about leaving the girl behind because of the call of the road were fairly common. They are almost a sub-genre unto themself. Many bands did it, yet Missouri did one of the better ones to my ears. I think mainly because of the sound of the record.

Missouri hailed from, wait for it, Missouri. Kansas City to be exact. They had a loyal following in the area and through parts of the Midwes...