The Byrds (1970) Truck Stop Girl

 On their 1970 Untitled album, when several untitled albums began cropping up, the Byrds covered the Little Feat song Truck Stop Girl giving it a stronger country edge. The dominance of the bass and piano capture it's laid back feel, though Clarence White guitar styling are also effective it is actually his lead vocals that make this track. A distinctive vocal he delivers which aches and yearns in a intentionally strained style, he is probably one of country rock's most underrated vocalists; often remembered for his contributions to country guitar playing such as his flatpicking style and the invention of the B string Bender. White's observer recounts the dark parable of a young man who falls in love with a truck stop girl only for it to end in tragedy on the merciless highway.