What song is played in Smokey and the Bandit?

What song is played in Smokey and the Bandit?

Smokey And The Bandit (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Sample this album Title by Artist 0:00 / 0:00
1 The Legend by Jerry Reed & Bill Justis
2 Incidental CB Dialogue (Bandit & Snowman) [Explicit] by Burt Reynolds & Jerry Reed
3 West Bound And Down by Jerry Reed & Bill Justis
4 Foxy Lady by Bill Justis & Jerry Reed

Who sings eastbound and down from Smokey and the Bandit?

Jerry Reed
East Bound and Down/Artists

“East Bound and Down” is a song written by Jerry Reed and Dick Feller, and recorded by Reed for the soundtrack for the film Smokey and the Bandit. The song features Reed on the lead vocal, and vocalist Gordon Stoker of the Jordanaires on the harmony vocal. It was released in August 1977 as a single on RCA Records.

What do they call cops in Smokey and the Bandit?

Justice — or as cops are called in trucker parlance, Smokey. In the movie, Bandit and the Snowman are tasked with driving a truckload of contraband beer from Texarkana to Atlanta; along the way, they run afoul of Smokey, who becomes obsessed with stopping them.

Who wrote East Bound and Down?

East Bound and Down/Composers

Who sang They call you the Bandit?

Bandit/Artists

Is eastbound and down based on a true story?

While not based on the life of former Major League Baseball relief pitcher John Rocker, the show’s creators do cite Rocker’s attitude as an inspiration.

Why is it called East Bound and Down?

When it came time to jump, he backed out, and the crew contacted Kenny Powers, who then attempted the jump, failing in a dramatic fashion. The show is named after the song “Eastbound and Down” by Jerry Reed. The show’s creators initially weren’t sure if they could keep this as the title without getting sued.

Why do truckers call cops Smokies?

A local city police officer. A white unmarked police vehicle. Smokey. A police officer (refers to Smokey Bear, known for wearing a campaign hat very similar to that included in many highway patrol uniforms in the United States; origin of Smokey and the Bandit movie title).

Why do truckers call cops Smokey?

There used to be posters, books, tv ads,pamphlets etc all with “Smokey the Bear” as the center piece. The Forest Service wore hats like many State Police agencies,hence, “Smokey the Bear’ Have a great day and be safe.

Is Mike Henry still alive?

Deceased (1936–2021)
Mike Henry/Living or Deceased

What song is played in Smokey and the Bandit? Smokey And The Bandit (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Sample this album Title by Artist 0:00 / 0:00 1 The Legend by Jerry Reed & Bill Justis 2 Incidental CB Dialogue (Bandit & Snowman) [Explicit] by Burt Reynolds & Jerry Reed 3 West Bound And Down by…