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The Marshall Tucker Band took shape in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in 1972, and quickly became one of the pivotal acts in Southern rock. Named after a local piano tuner whose name was coincidentally found on a warehouse key, the band’s original lineup featured Doug Gray on vocals, Toy Caldwell on lead guitar, Tommy Caldwell on bass, George McCorkle handling rhythm guitar, Jerry Eubanks on flute and saxophone, and Paul Riddle behind the drums. The eclectic mix of instruments and genres—ranging from country to jazz influences—created a signature sound, setting them apart from contemporaries.
Signing with Capricorn Records, the band released their self-titled debut album in 1973. That record introduced them to a wider audience, particularly with the tracks “Can’t You See” and “Take the Highway,” which became enduring staples of FM radio. Following this strong debut, the band maintained consistent momentum, releasing an impressive 22 studio albums, three live albums, and numerous compilations over the course of their extensive career.
Their commercial peak came during the mid-to-late 1970s with albums like Searchin’ for a Rainbow (1975) and Carolina Dreams (1977). The latter yielded their biggest hit, “Heard It in a Love Song,” which climbed to number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977. Additional singles such as “Fire on the Mountain” and “This Ol’ Cowboy” secured substantial airplay, affirming their mainstream appeal and cementing their reputation within the Southern rock genre.
Though commercial success waned somewhat by the early 1980s, the band’s relentless touring and loyal following sustained their popularity. However, tragedy struck in 1980 with the death of bassist Tommy Caldwell following a car accident. The loss deeply affected the band, marking a significant turning point. They carried on, but further lineup changes ensued, including Toy Caldwell’s departure in 1983, who passed away a decade later in 1993.
Despite lineup changes and personal losses, Doug Gray has kept the Marshall Tucker Band active and touring consistently for decades, preserving the band’s legacy for both original fans and younger generations. While the group has not amassed major music industry awards, their profound influence and pioneering sound have been recognized through inclusion in institutions such as the South Carolina Music Hall of Fame, celebrating their substantial impact on the cultural landscape of Southern music.
Beyond their music, the Marshall Tucker Band is renowned for their commitment to charitable causes, often participating in benefit concerts and community events. They’ve consistently shown dedication to giving back, notably supporting veterans’ groups and various charitable foundations. It’s this authenticity, coupled with their musical legacy, that has sustained their enduring appeal and garnered deep respect within the industry
Complete List Of Marshall Tucker Band Songs From A to Z
- 8:05 – Just Us – 1983
- 24 Hours at a Time – A New Life – 1974
- 24 Hours at a Time (Live) – Where We All Belong – 1974
- 24 Hours at a Time (Live) – Stompin’ Room Only – 2003
- A Sad Cowboy Song – The Next Adventure – 2007
- Ab’s Song – The Marshall Tucker Band – 1973
- Ace High Love – Tuckerized – 1982
- Ain’t No Justice – Face Down In The Blues – 1998
- Ain’t Nobody’s Fool – Face Down In The Blues – 1998
- Am I the Kind of Man – Long Hard Ride – 1976
- And The Hills – Southern Spirit – 1990
- Angel (With A Honky Tonk Heart) – Beyond The Horizon – 2004
- A New Life – A New Life – 1974
- Another Cruel Love – A New Life – 1974
- Another Cruel Love (Live) – A New Life – 1974
- Answer to Love – Running Like the Wind – 1979
- Anyway The Wind Blows – Tuckerized – 1982
- Asking Too Much of You – Together Forever – 1978
- A Place I’ve Never Been – Just Us – 1983
- Bags Half Packed – Greetings From South Carolina – 1983
- Ballad Of M.T.B. – Southern Spirit – 1990
- Beauty Of Life – Gospel – 1999
- Beyond The Horizon – Beyond The Horizon – 2004
- Blood Red Eagle – Greetings From South Carolina – 1983
- Blue Ridge Mountain Sky – A New Life – 1974
- Blue Ridge Mountain Sky (Live) – Stompin’ Room Only – 2003
- Bob Away My Blues – Searchin’ for a Rainbow – 1975
- Bound and Determined – Searchin’ for a Rainbow – 1975
- Bound and Determined (Live) – Together Forever – 1978
- Can’t Take It Anymore – Still Smokin’ – 1992
- Can’t You See – The Marshall Tucker Band – 1973
- Can’t You See (Live) – Searchin’ for a Rainbow – 1975
- Can’t You See (Live) – Stompin’ Room Only – 2003
- Carolina Party – Still Smokin’ – 1992
- Carolina Sunset – Greetings From South Carolina – 1983
- Cattle Drive – Tenth – 1980
- Change is Gonna Come – Together Forever – 1978
- Chase The Memory – Southern Spirit – 1990
- Christmas In Carolina – Carolina Christmas – 2005
- Closer Today – Southern Spirit – 1990
- Closer To Jesus – Greetings From South Carolina – 1983
- Cold Steel – The Next Adventure – 2007
- Come Runnin’ Like A Friend – The Next Adventure – 2007
- Country Road – Southern Spirit – 1990
- Crossroad – The Next Adventure – 2007
- Daddy Never Told Me – Walk Outside The Lines – 1993
- Daddy’s Eyes – Walk Outside The Lines – 1993
- Dancin’ Shoes – Still Holdin’ On – 1988
- Dangerous Road – Still Holdin’ On – 1988
- Desert Skies – Carolina Dreams – 1977
- Destruction (Confessions Of A Junkie) – Southern Spirit – 1990
- Disillusion – Tenth – 1980
- Down This Road Before, Part 1 – Beyond The Horizon – 2004
- Down This Road Before II – The Next Adventure – 2007
- Down We Go – Walk Outside The Lines – 1993
- Dream Lover – Together Forever – 1978
- Driftin’ Blues – Face Down In The Blues – 1998
- Driving You Out Of My Mind – Still Smokin’ – 1992
- Even A Fool Would Let Go – Tuckerized – 1982
- Everyday (I Have the Blues) (Live) – The Marshall Tucker Band – 1973
- Everyday (I Have the Blues) (Live) – Where We All Belong – 1974
- Everybody Needs Somebody – Together Forever – 1978
- Eye Is On The Sparrow – Gospel – 1999
- Face Down In The Blues – Face Down In The Blues – 1998
- Face The Music – Face Down In The Blues – 1998
- Feel A Drunk Comin’ On – Greetings From South Carolina – 1983
- Fire on the Mountain – Searchin’ for a Rainbow – 1975
- Fire on the Mountain (Live) – Stompin’ Room Only – 2003
- Fly Eagle Fly – A New Life – 1974
- Fly Like an Eagle – Carolina Dreams – 1977
- Foolish Dreaming – Tenth – 1980
- Frontline – Still Smokin’ – 1992
- Full Moon Rising – Still Smokin’ – 1992
- Give It All You’ve Got – Beyond The Horizon – 2004
- Give Up – Gospel – 1999
- Going Down The Road Feeling Bad – Gospel – 1999
- Good ‘Ole Hurtin’ Song – Greetings From South Carolina – 1983
- Gospel Singin’ Man – Tenth – 1980
- Hangin’ Out In Smokey Places – Still Holdin’ On – 1988
- Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Carolina Christmas – 2005
- He’s Always There – Gospel – 1999
- Heart And Soul – Gospel – 1999
- Heard It in a Love Song – Carolina Dreams – 1977
- Heartbroke – Tuckerized – 1982
- Hillbilly Band – The Marshall Tucker Band – 1973
- Hillbilly Band (Live) – Stompin’ Room Only – 2003
- Holding On to You – Long Hard Ride – 1976
- How Can I Slow Down – Where We All Belong – 1974
- I’ll Be Alright Without You – Walk Outside The Lines – 1993
- I’ll Be Home For Christmas – Carolina Christmas – 2005
- I’ll Be Loving You – Together Forever – 1978
- If I Could Only Have My Way – Greetings From South Carolina – 1983
- If That Isn’t Love – Walk Outside The Lines – 1993
- If You Think You’re Hurting Me (Girl You’re Crazy) – Tuckerized – 1982
- I Love You – Still Smokin’ – 1992
- I Love You That Way – The Next Adventure – 2007
- I’m Glad It’s Gone – Still Holdin’ On – 1988
- I May Be Easy But You Make It Hard – Greetings From South Carolina – 1983
- Into Your Eyes – Beyond The Horizon – 2004
- I Should Have Never Started Lovin’ You – Carolina Dreams – 1977
- In My Own Way – Where We All Belong – 1974
- It Takes Time – Tenth – 1980
- It Takes Time (Live) – Searchin’ for a Rainbow – 1975
- Jesus Never Had A Motorcycle – The Next Adventure – 2007
- Jimi – Tenth – 1980
- Jingle Bells – Carolina Christmas – 2005
- Keepin’ The Love Alive – Still Holdin’ On – 1988
- Keeps Me from All Wrong – Searchin’ for a Rainbow – 1975
- King Of The Delta Blues – Beyond The Horizon – 2004
- Last of the Singing Cowboys – Running Like the Wind – 1979
- Leave The Christmas Lights On – Carolina Christmas – 2005
- Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! – Carolina Christmas – 2005
- Let Me Come Home – Still Smokin’ – 1992
- Life in a Song – Carolina Dreams – 1977
- Like Good Music – Face Down In The Blues – 1998
- Long Goodbye – Face Down In The Blues – 1998
- Long Hard Ride – Long Hard Ride – 1976
- Long Hard Ride (Live) – Stompin’ Room Only – 2003
- Long Island Lady – Just Us – 1983
- Lost In Time – Walk Outside The Lines – 1993
- Losing You – The Marshall Tucker Band – 1973
- Love I Gave To You – Face Down In The Blues – 1998
- Love is a Mystery – Together Forever – 1978
- Love Some – Dedicated – 1981
- Love Will – Southern Spirit – 1990
- Low Down Ways – Where We All Belong – 1974
- Mean Miss Sweetie – Face Down In The Blues – 1998
- Melody Ann – Running Like the Wind – 1979
- Merry Christmas Baby – Carolina Christmas – 2005
- Midnight Promises – Beyond The Horizon – 2004
- Miss You – Walk Outside The Lines – 1993
- Modern Day Man – Southern Spirit – 1990
- Momma Don’t Cry Anymore – Gospel – 1999
- Mr. President – Tuckerized – 1982
- My Best Friend – Running Like the Wind – 1979
- My Christmas In Custody – Carolina Christmas – 2005
- My Jesus Told Me So – The Marshall Tucker Band – 1973
- Never Find Another You – Beyond The Horizon – 2004
- Never Trust A Stranger – Carolina Dreams – 1977
- No Mercy – Southern Spirit – 1990
- Now She’s Gone – Where We All Belong – 1974
- Once You Get The Feel Of It – Still Holdin’ On – 1988
- Only Believe – Gospel – 1999
- Paradise – Just Us – 1983
- Pass It On – Running Like the Wind – 1979
- Property Line – Long Hard Ride – 1976
- Ramblin’ – The Marshall Tucker Band – 1973
- Ramblin’ (Live) – Where We All Belong – 1974
- Ramblin’ – Face Down In The Blues – 1998
- Ramblin’ (Live) – Stompin’ Room Only – 2003
- Reachin’ For A Little Bit More – Tuckerized – 1982
- Ride in Peace – Dedicated – 1981
- Ride Of Your Life – Beyond The Horizon – 2004
- Rollin’ River – Greetings From South Carolina – 1983
- Rumors Are Raging – Dedicated – 1981
- Running Like the Wind – Running Like the Wind – 1979
- Save My Soul – Tenth – 1980
- Sea, Dreams & Fairy Tales – Tuckerized – 1982
- Searchin’ for a Rainbow – Searchin’ for a Rainbow – 1975
- Searchin’ for a Rainbow (Live) – Stompin’ Room Only – 2003
- See You Later, I’m Gone – The Marshall Tucker Band – 1973
- See You Later, I’m Gone (Live) – Where We All Belong – 1974
- See You One More Time – Long Hard Ride – 1976
- See You One More Time – Tenth – 1980
- Set You Free – Beyond The Horizon – 2004
- She’s Waiting – Walk Outside The Lines – 1993
- Shot Down Where You Stand – Greetings From South Carolina – 1983
- Silent Night – Carolina Christmas – 2005
- Silverado – Dedicated – 1981
- Silverado (Live) – Carolina Dreams – 1977
- Sing My Blues – Tenth – 1980
- Singing Rhymes – Together Forever – 1978
- Singing With The Saints – Gospel – 1999
- Snowfall In Georgia – Carolina Christmas – 2005
- Something’s Missing in My Life – Dedicated – 1981
- Southern Belle – Face Down In The Blues – 1998
- Southern Spirit – Still Smokin’ – 1992
- Southern Woman – A New Life – 1974
- Special Lady – Southern Spirit – 1990
- Special Someone – Dedicated – 1981
- Stay A Step Ahead – Just Us – 1983
- Stay In The Country – Southern Spirit – 1990
- Still Holdin’ On – Still Holdin’ On – 1988
- Sweet Elaine – Tuckerized – 1982
- Take the Highway – The Marshall Tucker Band – 1973
- Take the Highway (Live) – Where We All Belong – 1974
- Take the Highway (Live) – Stompin’ Room Only – 2003
- Tan Yard Road – Still Smokin’ – 1992
- Tell It To The Devil – Carolina Dreams – 1977
- Tell the Blues to Take Off the Night – Dedicated – 1981
- Testify – Just Us – 1983
- Texas On My Mind – Beyond The Horizon – 2004
- The First One To Say Goodbye – Walk Outside The Lines – 1993
- The Guitar Playing Man – The Next Adventure – 2007
- The Rain – Beyond The Horizon – 2004
- The Same Old Moon – Still Holdin’ On – 1988
- The Thrill Is Gone – Stompin’ Room Only – 2003
- The Time Has Come – Dedicated – 1981
- This Ol’ Cowboy – Where We All Belong – 1974
- This Ol’ Cowboy (Live) – Stompin’ Room Only – 2003
- This Time I Believe – Dedicated – 1981
- Though My Eyes Are Blind, My Heart Can See – Gospel – 1999
- Time Don’t Pass By Here – Just Us – 1983
- Tonight’s the Night (For Making Love) – Dedicated – 1981
- Too Stubborn – A New Life – 1974
- Travelin’ Man – The Next Adventure – 2007
- Try One More Time – Where We All Belong – 1974
- ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas – Carolina Christmas – 2005
- Two Hearts Fallen – Still Smokin’ – 1992
- Unforgiven – Tuckerized – 1982
- Unto These Hills – Running Like the Wind – 1979
- Virginia – Searchin’ for a Rainbow – 1975
- Wait For You – Just Us – 1983
- Walk Outside The Lines – Walk Outside The Lines – 1993
- Walkin’ and Talkin’ – Searchin’ for a Rainbow – 1975
- Walkin’ the Streets Alone – Long Hard Ride – 1976
- Wayfaring Stranger – Gospel – 1999
- Ways Of A Woman – Face Down In The Blues – 1998
- When Love Begins To Fade – Just Us – 1983
- Where a Country Boy Belongs – Where We All Belong – 1974
- White Christmas – Carolina Christmas – 2005
- Why Am I Crying? – The Next Adventure – 2007
- Why Can’t You Love Me – Southern Spirit – 1990
- Why Did You Lie – Still Holdin’ On – 1988
- Why Didn’t Think Of That – Still Holdin’ On – 1988
- Will The Circle Be Unbroken – Gospel – 1999
- Windy City Blues – Long Hard Ride – 1976
- Without You – Tenth – 1980
- You Ain’t Foolin’ Me – A New Life – 1974
- You Don’t Live Forever – Long Hard Ride – 1976
- You Say You Love Me – Long Hard Ride – 1976
Albums
The Marshall Tucker Band (1973): 9 songs
A New Life (1974): 9 songs
Where We All Belong (1974): 12 songs
Searchin’ for a Rainbow (1975): 9 songs
Long Hard Ride (1976): 9 songs
Carolina Dreams (1977): 8 songs
Together Forever (1978): 8 songs
Running Like the Wind (1979): 7 songs
Tenth (1980): 10 songs
Dedicated (1981): 10 songs
Tuckerized (1982): 10 songs
Just Us (1983): 9 songs
Greetings From South Carolina (1983): 10 songs
Still Holdin’ On (1988): 10 songs
Southern Spirit (1990): 12 songs
Still Smokin’ (1992): 10 songs
Walk Outside The Lines (1993): 10 songs
Face Down In The Blues (1998): 12 songs
Gospel (1999): 12 songs
Stompin’ Room Only (2003): 11 songs
Beyond The Horizon (2004): 12 songs
Carolina Christmas (2005): 12 songs
The Next Adventure (2007): 10 songs
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