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    John Dillon tells his story of addiction and recovery through these 12 compelling songs. An accomplished singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer, John began his journey of recovery in 1992 at an addiction treatment center in Northeastern PA. He has maintained his sobriety through gratitude and service.

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In the 1980s, my addiction really took off. My job involved a lot of travel, and I found myself leading a very different life when I was on the road. Here I use the story of a long-haul trucker to illustrate the double life.

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(Written by John Dillon, ©2021 MotherDitch Music BMI)

I’ve traveled down this two-lane road far too many miles
No matter how I try, can’t seem to find a smile
I wake up in the morning, pour a cup of brew      
Splash some water in the face of a man I thought I knew

The miles keep rolling through my mind
And the years are leaving me behind
I drink the wine to ease the pain, cocaine to get me by
How long can I keep going on living this double life?

I drive this beat-up Peterbilt two thousand miles each week
The turnpikes and the torn-up roads take their toll on me
One more cup of coffee, roll a cigarette
Feel like I’m staring in the mirror at a man I never met

The miles keep rolling through my mind
And the years are leaving me behind
I drink the wine to ease the pain, cocaine to get me by
How long can I keep going on living this double life?

When I'm home with family, you'd think my life was good
Grilling with the wife and kids and friends in the neighborhood
But when I crank that diesel, a switch flips inside   
Like Dr. Jekyll to Mr. Hyde, into the night I ride

I hit the same old roadside diners down the interstate
Truck stop hookers hangin' out lookin’ for a date
Finish up my dinner, coffee black to go
Wash my hands and look up at a man I hardly know

The miles keep rolling through my mind
And the years are leaving me behind
I drink the wine to ease the shame, cocaine to get me by
How long can I keep going on living this double life?
There's trouble ahead on the highway, living this double life

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from HOPE ROAD - from Addiction to Recovery, released May 13, 2022
John Dillon: vocal, acoustic & electric guitars, bass, drum programming
Mark Tomeo: pedal steel guitar
Taylor Whiteside: fiddle
Tekla Waterfield: backing vocals

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John Dillon Melrose, New York

JOHN DILLON is an accomplished singer-songwriter, guitar-maker, author, and producer who began his recovery journey in 1992. John is recognized for his work as producer of the public radio show Art of the Song. His book The 20-20 Creativity Solution gives readers a step-by-step process to enhance their creativity. In 2022, he released his fourth studio album HOPE ROAD - from Addiction to Recovery. ... more

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