April 15, 2003
Orpheum TheatreBoston, MA
125performances
104 showslongest gap · ’14–’16
Apr 15, 2003first played
Jun 26, 2026last played
Ultra Rarein the current rotation
Listen to Papa Johnny Road
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Lyrics
Down Poppie Johnny Road, nobody hears your nameLife that I was lovin', like stealin' a ride on a trainWanna steal a ride on a trainCrawlin' in the dirt all nightI guess this is a placeMule bones lashed to a dead oak tree
FULL LYRICSEVERYDAY COMPANIONChordsFULL CHARTEVERYDAY COMPANIONSong OriginJoJo and I wrote that. That was his initial inspiration. Most of the music was from JoJo’s magic brain. Then he and I did the red wine and napkin thing and came up with the lyrics.John Bell, singer, guitarist
READ THE SONG ORIGINEvery Papa Johnny Road on record
1 in 11shows since debut
Set 161% of sets
6:26average length
EraAll eras
YearsAll years
NotesAnything
| City | Era | Set | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2026 | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Morrison, CO | Johnson | Set 1 | 7:29 | |
| November 23, 2025 | Capitol Theatre | Port Chester, NY | Herring | Set 1 | 7:23 | |
| May 17, 2025 | Credit One Stadium | Charleston, SC | Herring | Set 1 | 7:33 | |
| May 27, 2023 | Brandon Amphitheater | Brandon, MS | Herring | Set 2 | — | |
| July 21, 2022 | Beacon Theatre | New York, NY | Herring | Set 1 | 5:49 | |
| October 9, 2021 | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | Austin, TX | Herring | Set 1 | 6:52 | |
| August 31, 2019 | Pensacola Bay Center | Pensacola, FL | Herring | Set 1 | — | |
| June 8, 2019 | Brandon Amphitheater | Brandon, MS | Herring | Set 1 | — | |
| January 26, 2019 | Hard Rock Hotel | Riviera Maya, ROO | Herring | Set 1 | 5:56 | |
| June 30, 2018 | Mud Island Amphitheater | Memphis, TN | Herring | Set 1 | 5:48 | |
| December 30, 2017 | Fox Theatre | Atlanta, GA | Herring | Set 1 | 5:36 | |
| October 21, 2017 | Riverside Theater | Milwaukee, WI | Herring | Set 1 | 5:07 | |
| February 2, 2016 | Hard Rock Hotel | Riviera Maya, ROO | Herring | Set 2 | 6:01 | |
| June 27, 2014 | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Morrison, CO | Herring | Set 1 | 6:12 | |
| June 13, 2014 | Blue Hills Bank Pavilion | Boston, MA | Herring | Set 1 | 6:22 | |
| March 17, 2014 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Punta Cana, 10 | Herring | Set 1 | 6:01 | |
| March 11, 2014 | BJCC Concert Hall | Birmingham, AL | Herring | Set 1 | — | |
| November 9, 2013 | U.S. Cellular Center | Asheville, NC | Herring | Set 2 | 6:20 | |
| June 27, 2013 | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Morrison, CO | Herring | Set 2 | 7:44 | |
| May 3, 2013 | Carl Black Chevy Woods Amphitheater | Whites Creek, TN | Herring | Set 1 | 5:59 | |
| April 12, 2013 | UIC Pavilion | Chicago, IL | Herring | Set 1 | 5:48 | |
| February 11, 2012 | Fillmore Auditorium | Denver, CO | Herring | Set 2 | 5:32 | |
| January 28, 2012 | Tabernacle | Atlanta, GA | Herring | Set 1 | 5:48 | |
| October 11, 2011 | Murat Theatre | Indianapolis, IN | Herring | Set 2 | 5:56 | |
| October 1, 2011 | FedExForum | Memphis, TN | Herring | Set 1 | 5:11 | |
| July 5, 2011 | Paramount Theatre | Seattle, WA | Herring | Set 1 | — | |
| June 22, 2011 | Kit Carson Park | Taos, NM | Herring | Set 1 | 6:29 | |
| April 3, 2011 | Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex | Indiana, PA | Herring | Set 1 | 6:04 | |
| October 27, 2010 | Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie, TX | Herring | Set 1 | 4:44 | |
| October 19, 2010 | Grand Sierra Theatre | Reno, NV | Herring | Set 2 | 5:20 | |
| October 9, 2010 | Riverside Theater | Milwaukee, WI | Herring | Set 1 | 6:25 | |
| September 21, 2010 | PNC Pavilion at Riverbend | Cincinnati, OH | Herring | Set 1 | 5:23 | |
| July 13, 2010 | Lifestyle Communities Pavilion | Columbus, OH | Herring | Set 1 | 7:07 | |
| July 2, 2010 | Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds | Quincy, CA | Herring | Set 1 | 5:48 | |
| May 1, 2010 | BOK Center | Tulsa, OK | Herring | Set 1 | 6:09 | |
| April 21, 2010 | Warner Theatre | Washington, DC | Herring | Set 1 | 6:33 | |
| November 18, 2009 | The Midland by AMC | Kansas City, MO | Herring | Set 1 | 5:13 | |
| November 6, 2009 | Orpheum Theatre | Los Angeles, CA | Herring | Set 1 | 6:26 | |
| August 22, 2009 | Constellation Brands – Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center | Canandaigua, NY | Herring | Set 1 | 8:23 | |
| October 25, 2008 | North Charleston Coliseum | North Charleston, SC | Herring | Set 1 | 8:26 |
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