Long Way Round

Long Way Round, a television series documenting the journeys of Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on motorcycles. I love motorcycles! I love this series! What about you?

The theme song for Long Way Round is “Long Way Round” by the Stereophonics. Research tells me that the official soundtrack of the series did not include “Long Way Round,” which is a big bummer, adding to the fact that it contained other Stereophonic songs.

Searching for Stereophonics albums, I discovered that “Long Way Round” can only be found in Dakota, Pt. 2—an audio CD supplementary of their Dakota DVD. Dakota, Pt. 2 is no longer in production, so best of luck with your legal quest for the song.

Kelly Jones, the lead singer of Stereophonics and a good friend of Ewan McGregor, wrote the song. It is said that Jones and McGregor discussed ideas for music during the trip via text message.

Lyrics

Remember me, my love, I’m the one you’re dreaming of.

Going for a ride, I’ll keep you warm inside.

I’m Gonna roll up the sidewalk; I’m gonna tear up the ground.

Comin’ round to meet you, The long way round.

Bah, Bah – rah – rah – rah! etc.

Long Way Round (UK)

Sooner or later, I’ll get me off this track.

Gotta do what it is that I do and then I’m – coming back.

Got sun in my face, sleeping rough on the road.

I’ll tell you all about it when I get home.

Gonna roll up the sidewalk; I’m gonna tear up the ground.

Comin’ round to meet you, The long way round.

Bah, Bah – rah – rah – rah!

Also, the theme song from the United States of Tara was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music last year (2009).

Joan of Arcadia

This documentary series follows actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on a motorcycle trip worldwide. The two friends will travel through Siberia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Alaska, before finally ending the journey in New York.