Arlo Guthrie - Running Down The Road

Review by diana fitri amaliah

Running Down The Road by Arlo Guthrie: A Folk-Rock Gem That Still Kicks If you’ve ever wondered what happens when folk meets rock, tosses in a dash of psychedelia, and takes a road trip across continents, Running Down The Road is your answer. Released in 1975 on Reprise Records (with some later reissues floating around), this album feels like an old friend who shows up unannounced but always brings good stories. It’s raw, real, and kinda messy—in the best way possible. Arlo Guthrie wasn’t just riding his dad Woody Guthrie’s coattails here; he was carving out his own lane with tracks that blend storytelling, groove, and heart. The genres? Folk, rock, even a splash of pop. Styles? Oh man, it's a buffet: folk-rock, contemporary folk, psychedelic garage vibes—it’s all there. And somehow, it works. Let me zoom in on two tracks that stick with me every time I spin this record. First up, “Coming Into Los Angeles.” This one’s a slow burn that sneaks up on ya. You can practically smell the smog and hear the traffic jams as Arlo croons about rolling into LA with dreams bigger than the city itself. There’s something hypnotic about the way the harmonica wails alongside his vocals—it’s not polished perfection, but that’s exactly why it hits so hard. It’s got grit, soul, and enough swagger to make you wanna pack your bags and hit the highway yourself. I mean, who hasn’t felt that mix of excitement and dread pulling into a new place? Arlo nails it without trying too hard. Then there’s “Oh, In The Morning.” Man, this track feels like waking up after a long night, bleary-eyed but smiling anyway. It’s simple, almost conversational, yet packed with warmth. Arlo’s piano work shines here, giving the song a cozy, lived-in feel. It reminds me of lazy Sunday mornings where nothing’s planned, and everything’s okay. The lyrics are clever without being pretentious—just Arlo doing what he does best: telling stories that feel personal but universal. By the second verse, you’re humming along like you’ve known it forever. What makes Running Down The Road stand out isn’t just the music—it’s the people behind it. Imagine Ry Cooder laying down mandolin licks while Clarence White shreds guitar solos. Or Lenny Waronker and Van Dyke Parks co-producing, adding layers of weirdness and wonder. Even the liner notes read like a who’s-who of ‘70s talent. Ed Thrasher’s art direction gives the cover that retro vibe that screams “stick this on your turntable right now.” And let’s not forget the global reach. From the US to Japan, Germany to South Africa, this album bounced around the world like a restless traveler. Labels like Koch Records and Rising Son kept it alive over the years, proving its staying power. So yeah, Running Down The Road might not be perfect. Some songs drag, others feel like they could’ve used another take. But honestly? That’s part of its charm. It’s human. Flawed. Real. As I sit here spinning it again, I realize something kinda funny. For all its talk of running down roads and chasing dreams, the album feels more like sitting still and appreciating where you are. Maybe that’s the secret. Maybe we don’t need to run at all. Or maybe I’m just overthinking it because Pete Seeger wrote one of the tracks. Either way, crank this baby up—you won’t regret it.

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Artist: Arlo Guthrie
Album: Running Down The Road

1969

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Wheel of Fortune	02:27
Oh, in the Morning	04:50
Living In The Country
Running Down The Road
Every Hand In The Land
Stealin'
My Front Pages
Coming into Los Angeles	03:03
Every Hand in the Land	02:17
Oklahoma Hills
Wheel Of Fortune
Creole Belle
Coming In To Los Angeles
My Creole Belle	03:42
Stealin'	02:45
Living in the Country	03:15
Oh, In The Morning
Running Down the Road	04:28
Stealin'
My Front Pages

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Koch Records
Reprise Records
Large World
Rising Son Records

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ascolta in linea
lytte på nettet
écouter en ligne
ouvir online
online luisteren
lyssna på nätet
online anhören
kuunnella verkossa
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3 ¾ ips
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Remastered
Pitman
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7"
45 RPM
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Companies

Role	Company
Manufactured By	Koch Records
Copyright (c)	Koch Records
Record Company	Warner Bros.
Pressed By	Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute
Mastered At	Customatrix
Made By	Dischi Ricordi S.p.A.
Distributed By	Dischi Ricordi S.p.A.
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Licensed From	Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Remastered At	Northeastern Digital
Printed By	Ever Reddy

Credits

Role	Credit
Art Direction	Ed Thrasher
Bass	Chris Etheridge, Jerry Scheff
Mandolin	Ry Cooder
Co-producer	Lenny Waronker, Van Dyke Parks
Drums	James Gordon
Harmonica	Gene Parsons
Engineer	Donn Landee, John Pilla
Guitar	Clarence White , James Burton, John Pilla
Percussion	Milt Holland
Photography By	Henry Diltz
Piano	Arlo Guthrie
Written-By	Arlo Guthrie (tracks: 7, 4 to 6, 8, 10), Gus Cannon (tracks: 7), Mississippi John Hurt (tracks: 3), Pete Seeger (tracks: 9), Woody Guthrie (tracks: 1)
Producer	Lenny Waronker, Van Dyke Parks

Notes

Release comes in a gatefold cover
Cover completely sealed in an outer plastic protective wrapper (inside and outside sleeve).
Chinese writing on both the sleeve, label, and vinyl runouts not listed here.
full black enclosure, paper glued on outside of enclosure
Track times added from timing cassette
"PROMOTION NOT FOR SALE" - black text printed on white, but otherwise regular, Reprise labels .
"[W/Reprise logo] REPRISE RECORDS RADIO STATION SERVICE [W/Reprise logo] NOT FOR RESALE" - white sticker on front of a gatefold cover.
Gatefold cover.
Tan labels with production credits on two lines. The rim text include Warner Communications' W logo and 91510 zip code, denoting at earliest a 1976 release.
6346 on the top right of the front cover and top of the spine.
RS 6346 on the labels.
On cover:
Manufactured and Distributed in Canada by Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records of Canada - A subsidiary and licensee of Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records Inc.
"(ER) Printed in Canada" on the bottom left corner of the inner gatefold.
On label:
"Manufactured and distributed by WEA Music Of Canada LTD.
Close to Arlo Guthrie - Running Down The Road with a nearly identical cover but different labels. Probably a slightly later re-issue.
Cover is a Flipback with a cellophaned front.
Repress on Reprise all tan labels dating from the early 1970s.
Manufactured and Distributed in Canada by Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records of Canada - A subsidiary and licensee of Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records Inc. - Broadcast under license only.
Glossy laminated sleeve. 2-coloured Steamboat label
℗ 1969 Warner Bros. Records, Inc.
© 2005 Rising Son Records
Release comes in a gatefold cover. Two-Tone label.
2-coloured steamboat label
On record labels:
Manufactured in Australia by a registered user of the trademark.
On rear of sleeve:
Release comes in a gatefold cover.
1975 reissue date per Warner Communications "W" logo and 91505 zip code in rim text.
On label: Made in France - Reprise Records. A Division of Warner Bros.-Seven Art Records, Inc. MFD. in France by Vogue P.I.P.S.AS License All Rights Reserved
RV. 20227 (REP. 3422)
D.R.
On back sleeve: REPRISE RV. 20227 Ⓛ
Original rec. by REPRISE

Barcodes

Barcode (Text): 0 99923 7949 2
Matrix / Runout: 21857AD-03BR KOC-7949 972012-02 78C4-0212
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Matrix / Runout (Side A label): RS 6346/1
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): RS 6346/2
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Barcode (string): 722017104044
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched): RS-1-6346 WW1 —◁
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched): RS-2-6346 WW1 —◁
Matrix / Runout (Label side A, in parentheses): 30,899
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Matrix / Runout (B-Side etched runout): RS-6346-B 30900 TG AcR
Rights Society: GEMA
Matrix / Runout (Stamped Side 1): 030899
Matrix / Runout (Stamped Side 2): 030900
Matrix / Runout (Stamped on both side): Manufactured in Germany
Barcode: 783707155005
Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Runout Etched): RS-6346-A 30899
Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Runout Etched): RS-6346-B 30900
Matrix / Runout (Stamped Both Sides): o P
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): SKAO 1-93015
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): SKAO 2-93015
Matrix / Runout (Side A): SKAO 1 93015 P1 #2
Matrix / Runout (Side B): SKAO 2 93015 P1 #1
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched exc. ^ stamped): RS-6346 30899 ^
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched): RS-6346-B T 1 30900 1B
Matrix / Runout: 45 RV 20227 A/B

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that Arlo Guthrie's *Running Down The Road* album, released in 1975, was a global effort? It featured collaborations with musicians across genres and styles, including legendary guitarist Ry Cooder on mandolin and James Burton on guitar. The album blended folk, rock, and even psychedelic influences, showcasing Guthrie's versatility. Interestingly, the record saw releases not just in the US and UK but also in far-flung places like Taiwan and South Africa, proving its worldwide appeal. And get this—Arlo wrote most of the tracks himself, but he also paid homage to his roots by including songs credited to his father, Woody Guthrie, and other folk icons like Pete Seeger and Mississippi John Hurt.

Comments

ctbaia

2025-03-16

love it

joshuadacman

2025-03-15

Far out.

apishkoo

2025-03-15

love this tune...just named my new kitten "Arlo"...

sakshishrivastava1345

2025-03-14

ihad long ago forgotten how good this is

1154510112ms

2025-03-13

I Ride a 56 Triumph Good on you ARLO ☺☺☺☺Great Track & ALBUM g

igornevessocial

2025-03-13

Love Love Arlo!! seen him twice!!

celiquir

2025-03-12

:-)

rmary1974august

2025-03-11

This song had airplay when I was eleven, year after Woodstock. The import of the lyrics was a mystery, until I was much older :-).As before, I still love this song! And Alice's Restaurant! For some reason, I associate this song with Joe Cocker's version of "My Baby, She Wrote Me A Letter". Airplay the same year? Thanks, Arlo (and Joe).

janetsikes

2025-03-11

Why can I remember all the words to this song... but can't remember what I walked into the room for......

nhucuong195

2025-03-11

Funny song.

huishulai

2025-03-11

Excuse my ignorance but his Father I believe was Woody. G. And was Dad''s style blue grass? I must at least check him out as it's a total unheard of gonra to myself. What have I missed I ask?

ontheroadtofindout42

2025-03-11

His nasal voice, and unusual phraseology on the "Mr. Customs Man" verses is just wonderful!

pyaephyomdy009

2025-03-11

Word

potternetwork

2025-03-11

Woodys guitar famously had a sticker that said " this machine kills fascists".A guitar,in the wrong place, can also kill a song.I love this song but hate this version.