By Robert Emslie
The story told in Phantom 309 is a familiar one, about a hitchhiker whose chance meeting with a much needed ride turns into a tale to tell the grandkids. Still, this narrative ballad, written by Tommy Faile and released as a 1967 single by Red Sovine, is one of the best. The video is not an official one – such things just didn’t exist back then for small acts like Sovine – but its maker does compliment the song with plenty of great vintage truck imagery. If you haven’t ever heard Phantom 309, I think it’s worth your time, and you can do so, right after the jump.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mye3aikHBjc[/youtube]
Source: YouTube
Image source: Kaori Takagi
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