''Running Down the Road'' is the second studio

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by American folk singer

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. Guthrie's version of the traditional folk tune " Stealin'" was featured in the film ''

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''. The cover shows the artist upon a Triumph TR6 Trophy motorcycle which is also pictured in the album's 'gate'. Clarence White and Gene Parsons from the then current lineup of

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played on some tracks.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Arlo Guthrie; except where noted. "Coming into Los Angeles" is the first song on side-B of the original album.

Personnel

Musicians

* Arlo Guthrie – vocals, guitar, piano * Clarence White – guitar * Ry Cooder – guitar, mandolin, bass * Gene Parsons – drums, guitar, harmonica * James Burton – guitar * Chris Ethridge – bass * Milt Holland – percussion * Jerry Scheff – bass * John Pilla – guitar * Jim Gordon – drums

Technical

* Barry Feldman – executive producer * Lenny Waronker,

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– producers * Doug Botnick – engineer *

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, John Pilia – assistant engineers * Ed Thrasher – art direction * Henry Diltz – cover photography

References

Arlo Guthrie albums 1969 albums Albums produced by Lenny Waronker E1 Music albums Rising Son Records albums Reprise Records albums Albums produced by Van Dyke Parks {{1960s-folk-album-stub