"Backseat of a Greyhound Bus" is a song written by

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and

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and recorded by the American

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artist

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in February 2003 as the first single from her 2003 album, '' Restless''. The song became Evans' sixth Top 20 hit on the US '' Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart with a peak at number 16.

Content

"Backseat of a Greyhound Bus" is about an unwed mother escaping her hometown in the American South in a

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and giving birth while on the bus on Interstate 40 in Tennessee “somewhere between

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Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price of '' Billboard'' gave the song a positive review, saying that "Sara's sweet, ethereal vocals bring the story vividly to life." She also praised the song's production.

Chart performance

"Backseat of a Greyhound Bus" debuted at number 56 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of March 1, 2003.

Year-end charts

References

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