Weed, Whites & Wine v. Reds, Vitamin C. & Cocaine: The Willin' v. Truckin' Poll

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Aside from the question in the title, the two are travel songs. The former is more 'Shelter from the Storm' plea; the latter self-mythologizing travelogue. Whatever criteria you want, best, most road weary, etc.

Poll Results

Option	Votes
Willin'	20
Truckin'	5

― ma dmac's fury road (PBKR), Monday, 3 January 2022 23:33 (three years ago)

Willin’ because it’s the other song that mentions Tucson

― Chappies banging dustbin lids together (President Keyes), Monday, 3 January 2022 23:36 (three years ago)

Willin', because it's better.

― Everybody Loves Ramen (WmC), Tuesday, 4 January 2022 00:30 (three years ago)

I’m not much of a Deadhead, but I love really wordy songs and “Truckin’” is a good one imo. “Willin’” obviously excellent as well, and I’m surprising myself by choosing the Dead.

― Three Rings for the Elven Bishop (Dan Peterson), Tuesday, 4 January 2022 01:00 (three years ago)

Agreed, Willin' is better. That chorus. Truckin' is good too but is somewhat tainted for me because it sort of evokes or encourages the dopiest side of the whole Deadhead thing.

― a man often referred to in the news media as the Duke of Saxony (tipsy mothra), Tuesday, 4 January 2022 01:36 (three years ago)

Tho "I'd like to get some sleep before I travel/ But if you got a warrant, I guess you're gonna come in" is still funny.

― a man often referred to in the news media as the Duke of Saxony (tipsy mothra), Tuesday, 4 January 2022 01:39 (three years ago)

yeah a little surprised I’m inclined to go with Truckin, partic w Bob being taking lead vocals

and as much as I adore both songs I don’t think either would make my top ten for either bands

― concentrating on Rationality (the book) (will), Tuesday, 4 January 2022 02:31 (three years ago)

Automatic thread bump. This poll is closing tomorrow.

― System, Monday, 10 January 2022 00:01 (three years ago)

Da fuq?

― calstars, Monday, 10 January 2022 00:08 (three years ago)

Lowell > Jerry

― calstars, Monday, 10 January 2022 00:10 (three years ago)

this is tough but I gotta go with Truckin', sorry y'all

― chaos goblin line cook (sleeve), Monday, 10 January 2022 00:13 (three years ago)

probably b/c it's funnier in the end, Willin' is great too ofc

― chaos goblin line cook (sleeve), Monday, 10 January 2022 00:14 (three years ago)

Willin' - better for crying in yr beer after a breakup
Truckin' - better for a road trip song

― chaos goblin line cook (sleeve), Monday, 10 January 2022 00:15 (three years ago)

Tucson
Tucumcari
Tahachapi
Tonapah

― calstars, Monday, 10 January 2022 01:05 (three years ago)

it's all on the same street

― Precious, Grace, Hill & Beard LTD. (C. Grisso/McCain), Monday, 10 January 2022 01:18 (three years ago)

I mean there's versions of Truckin that are absolutely cosmic. and lyrically it's some of the best they ever got -- to turn all those road stories into a crisp relatable tune with breezy hippie sentiments in the breaks, very neat trick. terrific tune.

but Willin' is Willin'.

― J Edgar Noothgrush (Joan Crawford Loves Chachi), Monday, 10 January 2022 01:45 (three years ago)

That was where I was landing - my head says Truckin' but my heart is Willin'.

― Bullet Boys 2022 Complete "Freakshow" album live! (PBKR), Monday, 10 January 2022 12:48 (three years ago)

I only just discovered Little Feat last year and Willin' became the crux of my brief obsession so that one, also the Grateful Dead are terrible, just accept it

― Rep. Cobra Commander (R-TX) (Old Lunch), Monday, 10 January 2022 13:34 (three years ago)

Automatic thread bump. This poll's results are now in.

― System, Tuesday, 11 January 2022 00:01 (three years ago)

lol ok ok

― chaos goblin line cook (sleeve), Tuesday, 11 January 2022 00:07 (three years ago)

I voted Willin' (I think), but that's surprising.

― Bullet Boys 2022 Complete "Freakshow" album live! (PBKR), Tuesday, 11 January 2022 02:08 (three years ago)

too close

― EZ Snappin, Tuesday, 11 January 2022 02:34 (three years ago)

Wonder how many were voting for the 1st album version of "Willin'" versus the one on Sailin' Shoes.

― Halfway there but for you, Tuesday, 11 January 2022 03:28 (three years ago)

let’s be honest- this was a “Willin’” vs. The Grateful Dead poll

― Western® with Bacon Flavor, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 15:15 (three years ago)

There are Dead songs I'd take over "Willin'," tho not many. ("Uncle John's Band," "Ripple") There also aren't many (any?) Little Feat songs I'd take over it, so I think it's mostly that "Willin'" is just a top-tier classic.

― a man often referred to in the news media as the Duke of Saxony (tipsy mothra), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 15:43 (three years ago)

missed this poll but probably would've voted "truckin'"

― roflrofl fight (voodoo chili), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 15:52 (three years ago)

both are great, obv

― roflrofl fight (voodoo chili), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 15:53 (three years ago)

If I'd taken live versions into account, I would've voted trucking, but I stuck with studio recordings and voted willin'

― BrianB, Thursday, 13 January 2022 22:46 (three years ago)

Nice poll!

We could also do “weed wine & whites” vs “reds, Vitamin C and cocaine”—which combo better for long hauls?

― Swag Heathen (theStalePrince), Friday, 14 January 2022 02:34 (three years ago)

“weed, whites & wine” vs “reds, vitamin C and cocaine”

― Swag Heathen (theStalePrince), Friday, 14 January 2022 02:35 (three years ago)

lol tough call, both bad in the long run

― bad milk blood robot (sleeve), Friday, 14 January 2022 02:37 (three years ago)

Never been a pill person, but former sounds much better to me.

― Bullet Boys 2022 Complete "Freakshow" album live! (PBKR), Friday, 14 January 2022 12:41 (three years ago)

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