Gram Parsons wrecked his BSA motorcycle, causing a gash on his leg. The song was written about motorcycles, although they are not specifically mentioned. Parsons came up with the line "destiny is in my right hand" which is a sly reference to the throttle of the motorcycle.
Gram Parsons wrecked his BSA motorcycle, causing a gash on his leg. The song was written about motorcycles, although they are not specifically mentioned. Parsons came up with the line "destiny is in my right hand" which is a sly reference to the throttle of the motorcycle.